Telecommunications company Vi has partnered with the Disney + Hotstar video streaming platform to offer their users a year of free content. This includes live sports such as the IPL (Indian Premier League); Hindi and Tamil films such as Ajay Devgan’s Bhuj: The Profits of India, Abhishek Bachchan’s The Big Bull and Arya’s Teddy; international tenders; children’s shows and Hotstar Specials like Special Ops 1.5, Aarya Season 2, and Criminal Justice: Behind closed doors.
“Cricket is a religion in India – the huge appeal and passion it displays among fans is unparalleled. In line with our partnership-driven content strategy, our link with Disney + Hotstar gives our customers access to all cricket action year-round, along with the best entertainment through Hotstar Specials, Hotstar Multiplex, and all global films and shows, ”Avneesh Khosla, chief marketing officer, told Vi in a statement.
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For Vi prepaid users, the company is launching three new unlimited refund plans and a new data-only plan that will offer the one-year Disney + Hotstar VIP subscription as a bundled benefit. For postpaid users, offers on plans with Rs499 rental and above are a Disney + Hotstar VIP year subscription to existing plans along with all the other benefits.
“Our philosophy is to give every Indian the best show in the world, and we are thrilled to be working with Vi to make Disney + Hotstar VIP accessible to their customers across the globe. country. This is another step for the service in our journey to create and lead the video membership division in the country, ”Prabh Simran Singh, executive vice president, Disney + Hotstar said in a statement.
To be sure, Vi joins other telecom players in taking advantage of video streaming platforms. Among several mobile and broadband offerings, JioFiber Diamond’s Rs1,499 plan offers 300Mbps speeds and free access to 12 OTT apps including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar, JioCinema, Zee5 , Sony Liv, VOOT, Alt Balaji, Sun NXT, Shemaroo, Lionsgate Game, and Hoichoi. Airtel, too, offers rebates with Amazon, Disney + Hotstar, ZEE5 and other subscriptions.