JAMMU: Vi, India’s leading telecom operator, today announced a new partnership with Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming platform. The partnership is designed to deliver greater value to Vi subscribers by combining Vi’s robust connectivity with Spotify’s world-class audio streaming experience.

Starting today, Vi Postpaid consumers get complimentary access to the full Spotify Premium experience at no additional cost, the moment they activate or retain their connection. Vi and Spotify intend to explore opportunities to continue to expand their partnership and bring attractive propositions for their consumers to enjoy an enriched digital entertainment experience.

The latest offering from Vi, reflects its commitment to enhancing everyday digital experiences and rewarding users with benefits that bring together best-in-class connectivity with premium lifestyle and entertainment benefits. Be it commuting, working out, relaxing or travelling, Vi users will get a chance to enjoy uninterrupted music on their mobiles. With complimentary Spotify Premium for 3 months, Vi Postpaid Customers on eligible plans now unlock

Ad-Free Music Listening: No interruptions - just pure, unbroken music from over 100 millions of tracks

Offline Downloads: Save tracks, playlists, albums, and more than 7 million podcast titles  for offline listening anywhere, anytime

Best Control, anytime: Play any track, enjoy unlimited Skips, full control over every queue, on all devices

High-Quality Audio Streaming: Spotify Premium delivers very High-audio quality with up to 320 kbps streaming - a marked difference that audiophiles and casual listeners alike will notice

Commenting on the partnership, Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer, Vi said, “Music is central to our customers' digital lives. We are thrilled to partner with Spotify to bring premium music & audio experiences to our user base. This collaboration strengthens our entertainment ecosystem, which we have built over the years by partnering with global leaders. By combining forces with Spotify, we are offering an unmatched content mix that makes Vi the top choice for subscribers.”

Commenting on the partnership, Amarjit Batra, Managing Director, Spotify India said, “Music is an essential part of everyday life for millions of Indians, whether they are commuting, working out, or unwinding. Through our first-of-its-kind telco partnership in India with Vi, we are making Spotify Premium more accessible to music and podcast fans across the country, and helping more Vi users experience the value of a premium streaming experience. It is about making high-quality listening and unlimited control the new standard for music fans in India. We are not only enhancing the listening experience but also helping create greater long-term value for artists, creators, and the wider music industry in India.”

Eligible users, who have not previously used Spotify, will be able to activate their complimentary Spotify Premium subscription through Vi App. The Spotify Premium subscription will be available as a fixed benefit across Vi's Individual Postpaid plans priced at Rs.451, Rs.551, Rs.751 and Rs.1201 (REDX), as well as Family Postpaid plans priced at Rs.701/Rs.751, Rs.871, Rs.1201/Rs 1301, Rs. 1401/Rs 1526 and Rs. 1601 (REDX Family). For Family plans, the benefit will be available for the primary member.

Post the three-month complimentary period, subscribers can continue their Spotify Premium subscription through Vi's convenient 'Add to Bill' facility at Rs. 139 per month.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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