BigOhTech

Airtel partnered with BigOh to enhance Airtel Xstream, its digital entertainment platform, by building a scalable and high-performance streaming ecosystem across web, Android, and iOS. The goal was to deliver a seamless entertainment experience with secure subscription management, high-quality video playback, and support for a diverse range of content formats. The platform required a robust architecture capable of handling large-scale content delivery while supporting multiple codecs across devices. Airtel also needed a secure payment system for subscriptions, reliable content protection mechanisms, and an optimized streaming experience with minimal buffering and smooth playback. BigOh designed a microservices-based architecture that improved scalability, flexibility, and maintainability. We developed a content ingestion framework that enabled seamless integration of content from third-party providers and live TV streams while ensuring codec compatibility across platforms. To protect premium content, we implemented DRM-based license verification to authorize playback securely. The platform also featured customized video playback capabilities using EXO Player with support for HLS and DASH streaming formats, allowing users to select their preferred video quality. Additionally, a secure payment gateway was integrated to support subscription purchases and renewals. The solution helped Airtel Xstream deliver a unified multilingual entertainment experience across devices while improving streaming performance and reliability. The platform reached more than 2 million paid subscribers and became one of India's fastest-growing OTT aggregators. Enhanced streaming quality, secure content delivery, and a scalable architecture positioned the platform to support continued growth and expanding content partnerships.