Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple on Monday to offer Apple TV+ access to its home Wi-Fi and postpaid users. The telecom service provider said that all Airtel Xstream Fiber users and postpaid mobile users can now access the entire content library of the Apple TV+ on opting for plans starting at Rs. 999. With this collaboration, Airtel has become the only Internet service provider to give access to the Cupertino-based tech giant’s streaming platform. Additionally, postpaid users will also get a limited period of free access to Apple Music.
Airtel to Offer Apple TV+ and Apple Music to Xstream Fiber, Postpaid Users
In a press release, the telecom operator officially announced the partnership highlighting that the company now has exclusive rights to offer Apple TV+ content to its users. All of its home Wi-Fi (Xstream Fiber) users can watch content from the streaming platform on plans starting at Rs. 999 and above.
Airtel’s postpaid mobile users, on the other hand, will also get six months of free access to Apple Music alongside Apple TV+. These subscriptions will be available on the Rs. 999 plans and above.
Here is a detailed breakdown of Airtel’s home Wi-Fi and postpaid plans that will offer access to Apple’s streaming platform:
Home Wi-Fi Plans
| Plans | Speed | Linear TV Benefits | OTT Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 999 | Up to 200 Mbps | – | Apple TV+, ZEE5, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTTs and more |
| Rs. 1,099 | Up to 200 Mbps | 350+ TV channels (HD included) | Apple TV+, ZEE5, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTTs and more |
| Rs. 1,599 | Up to 300 Mbps | 350+ TV channels (HD included) | Apple TV+, ZEE5, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTTs and more |
| Rs. 3,999 | Up to 1 Gbps | 350+ TV channels (HD included) | Apple TV+, ZEE5, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTTs and more |
Postpaid Plans
| Plans | Data Benefit | Add-on SIMs | OTT Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 999 | 150 GB | 2 | Apple TV+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play Unlimited (20+ OTTs) and more |
| Rs. 1,199 | 190 GB | 3 | Apple TV+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play Unlimited (20+ OTTs) and more |
| Rs. 1,399 | 240 GB | 3 | Apple TV+, Apple Music, Netflix Basic Unlimited, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play Unlimited (20+ OTTs) and more |
| Rs. 1,749 | 320 GB | 4 | Apple TV+, Apple Music, Netflix Standard Unlimited, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play Unlimited (20+ OTTs) and more |
Making the announcement, Siddharth Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer and CEO, Connected Homes, Bharti Airtel said, “This collaboration offers an extraordinary opportunity to millions of our Home Wi-Fi and Postpaid customers, giving them access to Apple’s premium content catalogue.”
“The partnership aligns with our strategic goal of making award-winning content, stories and entertainment readily accessible, with something for everyone,” said Shalini Poddar, Director, Content and Services at Apple India.
