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Business Upturn
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Airtel launches India's first all-in-one OTT Entertainment Packs for prepaid users starting at Rs 279
Bharti Airtel has launched a new range of prepaid plans that bundle access to multiple over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms. These plans are targeted at users who want simplified access to digital entertainment without managing multiple individual subscriptions. The new prepaid plans include access to popular OTT platforms such as Netflix (Basic), JioHotstar, Zee5, SonyLiv, Lionsgate Play, AHA, SunNxt, Hoichoi, Eros Now, ShemarooMe, and Airtel Xstream Play Premium. Content is available across more than 16 languages, including regional and international content, covering TV shows, movies, documentaries, and original productions. Airtel offers multiple options for users to choose from. One of the entry-level plans is priced at ₹279 with a validity of one month. This includes subscriptions to Netflix Basic, Zee5, JioHotstar, and Airtel Xstream Play Premium. This plan is available either directly through the Airtel Xstream Play app or as a content-only prepaid pack, both at the same price and validity. For users seeking data and calling benefits along with entertainment, Airtel has introduced bundled plans. The ₹598 plan includes unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calls, and the same OTT access for 28 days. A longer-duration version of this plan is available for ₹1729, with a validity of 84 days. With these offerings, Airtel is aiming to provide a consolidated entertainment solution for its prepaid customers. The bundled plans are designed to cater to growing consumer demand for streaming content while offering flexibility and ease of access through a single recharge. These plans are now available to all Airtel prepaid users via the Airtel Thanks app and the official website. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bharti Airtel offers Google One cloud subscription to postpaid, WiFi customers
Kolkata: Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to offer a Google One cloud storage subscription service to help its postpaid and WiFi customers overcome limited device storage challenges. Under the Google One subscription on offer, Airtel postpaid and Wi-Fi customers will get access to six months of 100 GB Google One cloud storage at no extra cost. They will also be able to share this storage with up to five additional people. To avail of the offer, eligible Airtel customers need to log on to the Airtel Thanks app and claim the benefit. After six months of 100 GB storage at no charge, a fee of ₹125 a month will be added to the customer's monthly bill. Additionally, WhatsApp chats on Android are backed up to Google Account storage, which will make device switching easier for customers. The cloud storage provision is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms, making it widely accessible to Airtel's customer base, the company said in a media statement Tuesday. 'Storage has become a significant concern for users. We are pleased to collaborate with Google to address this issue by providing customers with dependable, secure and user-friendly storage solutions,' Siddharth Sharma, Airtel's director (marketing) & CEO (connected homes), said. Karen Teo, vice president (Platforms & Devices Partnerships, APAC), Google, in turn, said the partnership will make it easier for users to safely back up photos, videos and important files on their phones with more storage across Google Photos, Drive, Gmail and more.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Airtel is offering free 100GB Google One cloud storage to its users, here is how to claim
Bharti Airtel has announced a new partnership with Google that will offer users free access to 100GB of Google One cloud storage. However, the offer is only for Airtel's postpaid mobile and broadband (Wi-Fi) users, who will get a complimentary 6-month subscription to Google's cloud service at no extra to Airtel, the 100GB cloud storage offer will be available for 6 months from the date of activation. The eligible users can redeem the benefit through the Airtel Thanks app, where an option to activate the Google One storage plan will be made available. Once activated, users will be able to access the 100GB storage across Google Photos, Google Drive, and offer is its compatibility with both Android and iOS platforms. Additionally, users will be able to share their storage plan with up to five other people. This could be particularly useful for families or small teams who want to manage their files and backups under a single plan without paying extra for each giving free 100GB cloud storage: Important points to noteAfter the 6-month free period ends, users will be charged a nominal fee of Rs 125 per month if they choose to continue with the Google One subscription. In case users decide not to renew the service, their access to this 100GB free storage will be removed, although their existing files won't be immediately deleted. Google typically notifies users multiple times before revoking access to ensure that they have enough time to download or transfer their data One's 100GB plan is priced at Rs 130 per month or Rs 1,300 annually. This means that Airtel users who take advantage of the 6-month free subscription will save approximately Rs 780, based on the monthly plan is worth noting that Google already provides 15GB of free cloud storage to every user with a Google or Gmail account. This quota is shared across all Google services like Google Drive, Photos and Gmail. Once it is filled, users are prompted to upgrade to a paid Google One plan. The Airtel-Google offer effectively extends this free quota for 6 months, giving users a wider cushion for managing their digital free 100GB cloud storage: Availability detailsThe cloud storage offer is now live and available to Airtel postpaid and broadband customers across India. Interested users can check their Airtel Thanks app to see if the offer is available on their account and activate it with just a few taps. It is also worth noting that those who are already a part of the Google One membership will also be able to claim the offer, apart from the new In
Business Upturn
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Airtel partners with Google to offer Google One subscription to customers
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to offer Google One cloud storage services to its customers. As part of this collaboration, Airtel postpaid and Wi-Fi users will receive six months of 100 GB Google One cloud storage at no extra cost. This initiative is aimed at addressing the common issue of limited device storage by providing users with additional digital space to store photos, videos, documents, and other content. The offer will be accessible through the Airtel Thanks app. Customers can activate the service by logging into the app and claiming the benefit. After the six-month complimentary period, users who choose to continue with the service will be charged ₹125 per month. Those who do not wish to subscribe can opt out without further charges. The cloud storage is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms. It supports data backup for apps like WhatsApp on Android, allowing easier transfer of data when switching devices. Users can also share the 100 GB of storage with up to five additional people, enabling convenient storage management for families or groups. By integrating Google One into its services, Airtel aims to provide a practical solution to the increasing demand for secure and accessible cloud storage among its customer base. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
India.com
02-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Sunil Mittal's Airtel to disrupt Mukesh Ambani's Jio's market in this segment, launches cheapest recharge plan only in Rs…
(File) Bharti Airtel has launched a new International Roaming (IR) plan for prepaid users with a validity of five days valued at Rs 798. This pack will be valid in 189 countries and for the people who will go on short trips abroad. Airtel's plan is considered as India's first unlimited IR plan. Airtel Rs 798 International Roaming Plan Features 2GB data 150 minutes for outgoing and incoming calls (local and to India) Free incoming SMS 20 outgoing SMS Validity: 5 days International calls during roaming will be charged at Rs 45 per minute while using this plan. Data Top-Up Options After this plan is exhausted he user will be charged: Calls are charged at Rs 10 per minute. SMS are charged at Rs 5 per message. Data usage is blocked until the customer purchases an additional data pack, however it will remain valid for the duration of the roaming pack. Network Compatibility The IR pack activates when the user connects to an international network in any of the 189 countries covered by the plan and initiates chargeable usage, such as sending an outgoing SMS, making or receiving a call, or using data. There's no need to manually select a network upon landing abroad, as the IR pack automatically works across all available operators in the covered countries. Additionally, customers do not need to purchase separate packs for different countries or transit airports, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Users can manage their international roaming plans through the Airtel Thanks app. The app provides real-time updates on usage, billing, and options for adding extra data or call minutes as needed.
