Published Jun 11, 2026 | 1:50 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 11, 2026 | 1:50 PM
Screenshots showing the plans by Zee5.
Synopsis: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin in less than a day, a controversy erupted over the subscription plan offered by OTT platform Zee5, which broadcasts the tournament in India.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin in less than a day, a controversy erupted on Thursday, 11 June, over the subscription plan offered by OTT platform Zee5, which broadcasts the tournament in India.
Several people came out on social media, slamming the platform for abruptly limiting the number of devices that access its ₹799 three-month plan.
Previously, the plan allowed streaming on up to three devices. However, on Thursday, Zee5 reduced the limit to one device without prior notice, including for users who had already paid for access on three devices.
However, after online backlash, the platform changed the plan back to its earlier form, allowing three devices.
Several users had pointed out that the platform’s section was misleading, amounted to unfair trade practice and demanded a refund.
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An X user with the handle name Jimmy Jose demanded Zee5 resolve the issue or provide a refund.
“I subscribed to the World Cup Pack because it was advertised as supporting 3 devices, allowing my family to share the subscription. After payment, the device limit was changed to 1 device only. This is misleading and unfair to consumers. Please resolve this issue or provide a refund,” he wrote.
Dear @ZEE5India,
I subscribed to the World Cup Pack because it was advertised as supporting 3 devices, allowing my family to share the subscription. After payment, the device limit was changed to 1 device only.
This is misleading and unfair to consumers. Please resolve this…
— Jimmy Jose (@Jimmmyjose) June 11, 2026
“I bought @ZEE5India subscription on June 8 and they promised me access on 3 screens now in the middle of my subscription they have changed the screen access to 1. This is a material reduction of the service I paid for,” wrote Piyush Khandelwal.
I bought @ZEE5India subscription on June 8 and they promised me access on 3 screens now in the middle of my subscription they have changed the screen access to 1. This is a material reduction of the service I paid for.#fifaworldcup #zee5 pic.twitter.com/Rm5v21QkKG
— Piyush Khandelwal (@wizzzxpiyush) June 11, 2026
A user with the FPL Sudep termed it a scam.
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when India sleeps, the clowns at @ZEE5India will awake to lies and deceit. @ZEECorporate good scam. @jagograhakjago please note,” the user wrote.
At the stroke of the midnight hour, when India sleeps, the clowns at @ZEE5India will awake to lies and deceit.@ZEECorporate good scam 👏🏻@jagograhakjago please note 📝
CC : @tanujlakhina, @MarcusMergulhao#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/XEA5TpMWb9— FPL Sudeb (@SudebCena) June 11, 2026
Currently, users who pay ₹799 can access the platform’s content, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, for three months on three devices, and those paying ₹1699 can access the same for one year on four devices.
