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How will Bharti Airtel's new bundled plans affect Apple Music subscriptions?

Apple Music may gain new subscribers through Bharti Airtel's bundled plans Bharti Airtel has introduced new postpaid plans that bundle various entertainment and cloud-storage subscriptions, including Apple Music. These plans, which become effective on October 8, offer Apple Music as part of the package alongside services like Amazon Prime and Netflix. The plans start at Rs 499 for an individual connection, providing a new, integrated way for customers to access the music service through their mobile plan.

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  • The plans start at Rs 499 for an individual connection.aninews.in
  • The bundled services include Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Xstream Play Premium, Google One, Apple Music, Apple iCloud+, and Netflix.aninews.in
  • Family plans are priced from Rs 749 for two SIMs up to Rs 1,799 for five SIMs.aninews.in

Why it matters

For Apple Music, this bundling strategy provides a significant new distribution channel, allowing the service to reach customers who might not otherwise subscribe directly. By integrating Apple Music into a comprehensive telecom package, Bharti Airtel lowers the barrier to entry for consumers, potentially driving new subscriber acquisition and increasing the service's market penetration in India.

This move occurs amid intense competition in the Indian streaming market. Competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime are also included in the bundle, while other telecom operators, such as Vodafone Idea, are also expanding their offerings, including free international roaming benefits, highlighting the broader trend of telecom companies leveraging content subscriptions to strengthen their postpaid propositions.

What we don't know yet

  • What percentage of new Airtel postpaid customers will opt for the plans that include Apple Music?
  • How will this bundling strategy impact the pricing and subscription models of competing services like Netflix and Amazon Prime?

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Bharti Airtel increases the number of bundled services or lowers the starting price of the plansThe effect on Apple Music's subscriber growth would become stronger and more immediate.
A major competitor, such as Reliance Jio, announces a comparable free annual roaming or streaming bundleThe competitive pressure on Airtel's bundled offerings would increase, potentially moderating the positive effect on Apple Music.

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