Disney Plus Hotstar introduced its current plan for India which took effect on 1st September 2021. If we are thinking about how the Hotstar plans will affect the existing users of Disney Plus Hotstar users then you will get all your answers as we know all about it.
Here we present all the answers to the most asked questions, and we think it will also help you to a better understanding of the new plans.
The new Hotstar plans are starting at Rs 499 instead of Rs 399 and instead of two plans, you will be offered three new annual plans一 Rs 499 (Mobile), Rs 899 (Super), and Rs 1,499 (Premium). The existing Disney Plus Hotstar VIP subscription was discontinued.
Disney Plus Hotstar plans
| Plan | Mobile | Super | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 499/yr | Rs 899/yr | Rs 1,499/yr |
| All content access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of screens (Max) | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Laptop/TV support | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ad-free movie/show | No | No | Yes |
| Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 4K |
| Audio quality | Stereo | Dolby 5.1 | Dolby 5.1 |
Disney Plus Hotstar Premium members
There are no changes in the top-tier plan, the Premium membership holders will continue to get all the contents. But with the starting of the new plans, the members will get 4 simultaneous screen support instead of just 2 screens.
Will the Disney Plus Hotstar Mobile plan support Chromecast/TV/Fire TV?
We can conclude the answer in short and can say it is a no. Since the plans have changed and all three upcoming plans will have access to all the contents then one has to upgrade to either Super or Premium plans in order to watch all the contents on living room devices, if one wants.
Advertisement contents details on the upcoming plans
Both the Mobile and Super plans come with ad-supported content which means they will give ads during shows and movies. But the Premium plan is completely ad-free for shows and movies. The live sports coverage will also bring up the ads.
Other Common Answers that were frequently questioned
- First, all need to know that all the subscription plans are non-refundable.
- The free content will continue to be available free of cost to all users.
- The VIP members who have taken membership from Jio, Airtel, and others will have to move to the plan that is starting from 1st September.
- There will be no more subscriptions plan available on monthly basis.
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