Netflix: Major Indian partnerships
March 6, 2017
Netflix has revealed strategic partnerships with Indian service providers Airtel, Videocon d2h and Vodafone.
“India is one of the most important and vibrant countries in the world and we are delighted to be teaming up with three of its leading companies to make it much easier for consumers to enjoy Netflix,” Reed Hastings, Co-founder and CEO of Netflix, told local media representatives. “In the months and years to come, we look forward to bringing our Indian members more compelling stories from all over the world, an ever-improving viewing experience and incredible joy,” he added.
Bharti Airtel will integrate the Netflix app into its direct-to-home service throughout the country. “Airtel has been a pioneer in bringing the best of global content and products to its customers. We are delighted to partner Netflix to bring their popular content to our customer on one of our key digital platforms,” said Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel.
Netflix will also be integrated into the Videocon d2h set-top box, allowing viewers instantly to access Netflix by clicking a dedicated Netflix button on the remote control.
“We are delighted to have Netflix as a partner on our HD Smart Connect STB. This partnership strengthens our DNA of innovation by providing an instant TV screen experience for Netflix users in a seamless manner,” commented Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h.
Netflix will partner with mobile operator Vodafone on prepaid programmes and will enable payment integration, allowing Vodafone customers in India to pay for their Netflix subscriptions via their monthly bill.
“We are proud to be the first mobile partner of Netflix in India and look forward to offering its rich content to further delight our millions of customers,” said Sandeep Kataria, Director Commercial, Vodafone India.
“In 2017, we’ll be working on making our Indian service better in every dimension,” said Hastings. “Working with some of India’s top artists, we cannot wait to bring more locally-produced series and films to our more than 93 million members households around the world,” he added.
Netflix has revealed strategic partnerships with Indian service providers Airtel, Videocon d2h and Vodafone.
“India is one of the most important and vibrant countries in the world and we are delighted to be teaming up with three of its leading companies to make it much easier for consumers to enjoy Netflix,” Reed Hastings, Co-founder and CEO of Netflix, told local media representatives. “In the months and years to come, we look forward to bringing our Indian members more compelling stories from all over the world, an ever-improving viewing experience and incredible joy,” he added.
Bharti Airtel will integrate the Netflix app into its direct-to-home service throughout the country. “Airtel has been a pioneer in bringing the best of global content and products to its customers. We are delighted to partner Netflix to bring their popular content to our customer on one of our key digital platforms,” said Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel.
Netflix will also be integrated into the Videocon d2h set-top box, allowing viewers instantly to access Netflix by clicking a dedicated Netflix button on the remote control.
“We are delighted to have Netflix as a partner on our HD Smart Connect STB. This partnership strengthens our DNA of innovation by providing an instant TV screen experience for Netflix users in a seamless manner,” commented Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h.
Netflix will partner with mobile operator Vodafone on prepaid programmes and will enable payment integration, allowing Vodafone customers in India to pay for their Netflix subscriptions via their monthly bill.
“We are proud to be the first mobile partner of Netflix in India and look forward to offering its rich content to further delight our millions of customers,” said Sandeep Kataria, Director Commercial, Vodafone India.
“In 2017, we’ll be working on making our Indian service better in every dimension,” said Hastings. “Working with some of India’s top artists, we cannot wait to bring more locally-produced series and films to our more than 93 million members households around the world,” he added.