VODAFONE IDEA AND SONYLIV PARTNER TO BRING PREMIUM CONTENT TO CUSTOMERS
by Shrutee K/DNS
Mumbai: Vodafone Idea Limited (“Vodafone
Idea”), one of the leading telecom service provider in India, announced a
partnership with SonyLIV, a premium video on demand service by Sony Pictures
Networks India Private Limited, providing multi-screen engagement to users.
This partnership will offer access to SonyLIV exclusive digital content in
Hindi and English. VodafoneIdea customers will be able to enjoy the content on
Vodafone Play or Idea Movies & TV app and watch their favorite shows, movies
and web series for no extra cost.
Vodafone
Idea’s partnership with SonyLIV is a step towards bolstering the growth of the
digital ecosystem in India. Affordable data prices and increasing user
accessibility have resulted in significant growth in the online video viewing
audience. Tying up with SonyLIV will capitalize on this huge potential by
offering viewers with an array of premium content across genres.
The
offering includes 1000+ movies along with recently announced 14 original shows,
100+ Short format shows, top rated shows from Sony Entertainment Channel and
Sab TV for the customers of Vodafone Idea. The users will be able to watch some
of the top shows and movies like- The Kapil Sharma Show ,Vighnaharta Ganesh,
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai,Crime Patrol dial
100,Crime Patrol Satark,Baahubali 1 & 2,Piku,PK, Queen, Azhar, 3 Idiots and
many others.
The
offering further includes SonyLIV’s diverse and enviable English content
catalogue with shows like - The Good
Doctor, Counterpart, Damages, and Snatch among others. Adding onto the line-up
is the Lionsgate Library with shows like Power, White Queen and Houdini to name
a few.
Commenting
on the partnership, Avneesh Khosla, Operations Director - Marketing,
Vodafone Idea said, “Our focus is to build an eco-system which allows all
our customers to watch entertainment across genres at the touch of a button. We
will hand pick content partnerships which are relevant and enrich our
customer’s experience. We have built both the platforms to curate top content
across genres and offer it to customers in one single destination on both
Vodafone and Idea networks. We are delighted to announce this partnership with
SonyLIV and are looking forward to jointly exploring possibilities to entertain
and engage with our customers.”
Uday Sodhi, Business Head,
Digital, Sony Pictures Networks India said,“As one of the leading players in India’s digital makeover,
SonyLIV has contributed in redefining consumption patterns through quality
content. We believe that our understanding of digital viewership trends coupled
with Vodafone Idea’s colossal customer reach and analysis makes this a salient
partnership. In our combined efforts of delivering premium and quality
content to our consumers, we expect Vodafone Idea to add value to our vision of
becoming the most preferred entertainment destination in the country.”
Vodafone Play
The ‘Vodafone Play’ application
has live television channels, international television shows, and exclusive
original web series, in addition to movies across several languages.
Idea Movies and TV
‘Idea Movies & TV’ application
is designed to cater to the needs of people across different age groups and
provides access to many movies and channels across several regional and
international languages.
About Vodafone Idea Limited: Vodafone Idea Limited is an
Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading
telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data
services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to
support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to
deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly
‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better
tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and
smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready
with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of
digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed
on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India. www.vodafoneidea.com
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