MUMBAI: Nearly two months after Big FM announced its intention to launch a similar mobile radio model in partnership with OnMobile, Radio Mirchi has rolled out Mirchi Mobile in a partnership with Bharti Airtel Through the service, Airtel mobile customers can choose to follow their favourite local Mirchi radio station from anywhere in India and can choose from 12 Radio Mirchi stations
To subscribe, they simply dial 59830 to listen to up to 100 minutes of Radio Mirchi content for Rs. 10 per week. Now every handset, even those without an FM receiver, can access Radio Mirchi content streamed through Airtel network. Mirchi Mobile will be initially available to Airtel customers in Delhi and Mumbai, shortly followed by the rest of the country.
Announcing the launch of the service, Bharti Airtel Mobile services director-marketing Shireesh Joshi says, Airtel is committed to continue delivering innovative offerings that enhance our customer’s experience on their mobile phones. Today, we are happy to partner with Radio Mirchi to innovate the radio listening experience for our customers – enabling them to carry their favourite radio experience wherever they go to any part of the country. Not limited by location or by handset features, Mirchi Mobile on Airtel offers a unique experience – only for Airtel customers….
Announcing the launch of the service, Times Group head of mobility initiatives Nandan Srinath comments, Mirchi Mobile is a fantastic new avatar of Radio Mirchi; the brand has always been at the forefront of change and new technology and continues to be the #1 brand in the radio space nationally. This new service will allow Mirchi to be available more widely, in new formats and to more listeners than ever before. We are proud to partner with Airtel in this venture…
The service is powered by Spice Digital, a market leader in the deployment of Music-On-Demand services for Indian & International operators and has now added Mobile Streaming in its product portfolio.