Written By Priya Singh
Amazon Prime Lite subscription expected to launch in India soon
Amazon Prime Lite subscribers will be able to access all Amazon Prime Video content without any restrictions. However, users won't be able to stream the content in HD quality, and they will see advertisements too.
Published By: Priya Singh | Published: Jan 16, 2023, 07:29 PM (IST)
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Highlights
- Since Amazon has not yet announced anything about the Prime Lite subscription tier, it is not yet sure when can we expect it to roll out in India.
- Subscribers won't be able to stream the content in HD quality, and they will see advertisements too.
- Subscribers are expected to get guaranteed, free, two-day delivery of products, just like the standard Prime members.
Amazon is rumoured to launch a new, cheaper Prime Lite subscription plan in India soon. The e-commerce platform is currently testing this new tier in India and is visible for beta testers, reported tech blog OnlyTech. This rumoured subscription tier is aimed at increasing the subscriber count in the country. It will have similar features and benefits at a cheaper cost. 
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Amazon Prime Lite: Expected price, benefits
As per the report, Amazon Prime Lite is expected to be rolled out at Rs 999 per year. For the unversed, currently, is priced at Rs 1,499 per year. The company raised the subscription cost from Rs 999 to Rs 1,499 in December 2021. It also offers a mobile-only subscription plan in India at Rs 599 per year. Also Read: OnePlus 15 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specs, Colours, Sale Details, How To Watch Live
As for the benefits, Amazon Prime Lite subscribers will be able to access all Amazon Prime Video content without any restrictions. However, users won’t be able to stream the content in HD quality, and they will see advertisements too. The duration of these ads is still unknown. The number of devices the same account can be used is likely to be 2. Out of these two devices, one has to be a mobile phone. Also Read: OnePlus 13 Price Drops To Its Lowest Ahead Of OnePlus 15 Launch: Should You Buy It Now?
Subscribers are expected to get guaranteed, free, two-day delivery of products, just like the standard Prime members.
Amazon Prime Lite subscribers might not get access to verticals like Prime Music, Prime Gaming, e-books and no-cost EMIs on products, unlike the standard tier.
The report further reveals that the subscribers will also get 5 percent cashback on shopping with an Amazon Pay ICICI credit card.
Since Amazon has not yet announced anything about the Prime Lite subscription tier, it is not yet sure when can we expect it to roll out in India.
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The standard Prime subscription plan offers access to Prime Music, member-specific special discounts on products, free one or two-day delivery and more benefits. It allows users to stream content in 4K resolution.
