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Eros Now partners AirAsia’s in-flight WiFi service provider

By Rajiv Menon
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Eros Now, the Indian over-the-top (OTT) entertainment platform, has entered into a partnership with Rokki – AirAsia’s in-flight WiFi service provider. The deal will provide flyers access to Eros Now’s content on their own devices, while onboard WiFi-enabled AirAsia flights.

With the deal in place, AirAsia WiFi will host Eros Now’s content for free. It will also host a microsite that will enable guests to discover more of the OTT platform’s offerings and purchase discounted subscription plan vouchers on-board, offering one-month access to the OTT platform’s premium content including over 12,000 Bollywood movies, original shows, Quickies, music, and other content.

“On-the-go consumers are always on the lookout for interesting content. Our intent has always been to deliver the best of services to meet end-users’ demands and expectations. By partnering with Rokki we plan to attract the in-flight consumers by offering Eros Now’s vast collection,” said Rishika Lulla Singh, CEO, Eros Digital.

“In line with Rokki’s continuous efforts to transform the in-flight experience through our key offerings – entertainment, connectivity, and e-commerce – our partnership with Eros Now is another step towards creating a dynamic and engaging experience through content-driven commerce,” said Sargunan Seenivasan, head of Rokki.

Questions & Answers

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What type of content will AirAsia passengers be able to access through this partnership?

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Passengers will have access to Eros Now's content, which includes over 12,000 Bollywood movies, original shows, Quickies, music, and other content, available on their own devices.

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Will passengers need to pay to watch Eros Now content on AirAsia flights?

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No, AirAsia WiFi will host Eros Now's content for free. Passengers can also purchase discounted vouchers for one-month access to premium content.

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What additional features will the microsite offer besides content discovery?

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The microsite will allow guests to discover more of Eros Now's offerings and purchase discounted subscription plan vouchers onboard. These vouchers provide one-month access to premium content.

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Which company is the in-flight WiFi service provider for AirAsia?

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Rokki is AirAsia's in-flight WiFi service provider. This partnership allows Eros Now's content to be hosted on Rokki's platform, transforming the in-flight experience.

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