Airtel Wi-Fi subscribers can now watch Apple TV+ for free
What's the story
In a major move, Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic alliance with Apple to offer Airtel customers exclusive access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music. The telecom giant confirmed that all home Wi-Fi customers on plans starting at ₹999 will now get access to the extensive content library of Apple TV+. This includes the ability to stream content on multiple devices.
Added perks
Postpaid customers to enjoy these perks
Along with Apple TV+ access, Airtel's postpaid customers on plans starting from ₹999 will also get six months of free Apple Music. The service provides a vast collection of both Indian and international music. The partnership is likely to greatly improve the entertainment experience of millions of Airtel's home Wi-Fi and postpaid customers by giving them premium content from Apple's massive catalog.
Optimistic outlook
Leaders express enthusiasm over partnership
Siddharth Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of Connected Homes at Bharti Airtel, said he was excited about the partnership with Apple. He said the collaboration provides an extraordinary opportunity to millions of their home Wi-Fi and postpaid customers. Shalini Poddar, Director - Content and Services at Apple India, also expressed excitement about the partnership with Airtel. She said the alliance fits Apple's strategic goal of making award-winning content readily accessible to a wide audience.
Exclusive access
Customers to enjoy ad-free access to Apple TV+ originals
The Airtel-Apple partnership will provide customers with ad-free access to all Apple TV+ original series and movies. This includes globally recognized hit series like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Slow Horses, Silo, Shrinking and Disclaimer. They can also enjoy the latest films such as Wolfs and The Gorge.
Extras
Additional benefits for Airtel Wi-Fi subscribers
Subscribers of Airtel Wi-Fi plans of ₹1,099, ₹1,599, and ₹3,999 will also get more than 350 TV channels. They can enjoy internet speeds of up to 200Mbps, 300Mbps and 1Gbps respectively.