Will you get free YouTube Premium Lite with Jio Google AI Pro plan? Google says there's a catch

Published on 5/20/2026, 12:05:17 PM

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Google quietly reduced the usage limits on its AI Pro subscription plan on Monday but the company also added a new benefit for its subscribers with the addition of YouTube Premium Lite subscription.
The basic-tier Premium subscription for YouTube was launched by Google last year and offers ad-free viewing on ‘most’ videos along with support for offline downloads and background play.
However, there is a big catch to this offer.
Turns out, the complimentary YouTube Premium Lite subscription is only available to paying Google AI Pro members.
This means if you received the free 18-month complimentary Google AI Pro subscription by virtue of owning a Reliance Jio SIM card, you are not eligible for the offer.

Quick context: Google quietly reduced the usage limits on its AI Pro subscription plan on Monday but the company also added a new benefit for its subscribers with the addition of YouTube Premium Lite subscription.

Published May 20, 2026.

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