Bharti Airtel has expanded its entertainment offerings by introducing Apple TV+ and Apple Music for its postpaid and Home Wi-Fi customers. This move follows an agreement made in August 2024 between Airtel and Apple, allowing Airtel users to access premium content from Apple’s streaming platforms.
With this partnership, Airtel customers can enjoy ad-free streaming of Apple TV+ originals like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, and Silo, along with upcoming titles such as Wolfs and The Gorge. Additionally, Apple Music will provide users with a vast library of Indian and global music, lossless audio, Spatial Audio, and Apple Music Sing.
Under this collaboration, Airtel Home Wi-Fi users with plans starting at ₹999 per month will gain access to Apple TV+. This enables them to stream high-quality entertainment across multiple devices. Airtel’s Home Wi-Fi plans include:
|
Plan |
Internet Speed |
TV Benefits |
OTT Platforms Included |
|
₹999 |
Up to 200 Mbps |
No Linear TV |
Apple TV+, ZEE5, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTT apps |
|
₹1,099 |
Up to 200 Mbps |
350+ TV channels (HD included) |
Apple TV+, ZEE5, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTT apps |
|
₹1,599 |
Up to 300 Mbps |
350+ TV channels (HD included) |
Apple TV+, ZEE5, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTT apps |
|
₹3,999 |
Up to 1 Gbps |
350+ TV channels (HD included) |
Apple TV+, ZEE5, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, 23+ OTT apps |
Airtel postpaid users on plans starting from ₹999 per month will now receive both Apple TV+ and six months of Apple Music as part of their subscription. The postpaid plans include:
|
Plan |
Data Benefit |
Add-on SIMs |
OTT Benefits |
|
₹999 |
150 GB |
2 |
Apple TV+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play (20+ OTTs) |
|
₹1,199 |
190 GB |
3 |
Apple TV+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play (20+ OTTs) |
|
₹1,399 |
240 GB |
3 |
Apple TV+, Apple Music, Netflix Basic, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play (20+ OTTs) |
|
₹1,749 |
320 GB |
4 |
Apple TV+, Apple Music, Netflix Standard, Amazon Prime, Jio Hotstar, Xstream Play (20+ OTTs) |
Airtel's Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of Connected Homes, Siddharth Sharma, hailed the partnership as a game-changing move that will redefine content streaming in India. He emphasized that Airtel’s Home Wi-Fi and Postpaid users will now have access to Apple’s premium content catalogue.
Apple India's Director of Content and Services, Shalini Poddar, also shared her enthusiasm, stating that the collaboration would allow Apple to expand its entertainment reach to millions of Indian users. She highlighted the inclusion of top-tier TV shows, movies, and music streaming as part of Apple’s commitment to delivering high-quality content.
With Apple TV+, Airtel customers will get access to an ad-free viewing experience featuring globally acclaimed series and films. Some of the biggest hits available include:
Ted Lasso – A heartwarming sports comedy
Severance – A psychological thriller series
The Morning Show – A drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon
Silo – A dystopian sci-fi thriller
Wolfs & The Gorge – Exciting upcoming Apple Originals
Meanwhile, Apple Music will provide subscribers with:
A vast music catalogue covering various genres
Lossless and Spatial Audio for superior sound quality
Apple Music Sing, a karaoke-style feature for music lovers
With the inclusion of Apple TV+ and Apple Music, Airtel has further enhanced its OTT content portfolio, which already includes partnerships with:
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
ZEE5
Jio Hotstar
Xstream Play (20+ OTT platforms)
By bringing Apple’s premium streaming services to its postpaid and Home Wi-Fi users, Airtel solidifies its position as a leading digital entertainment provider in India.