Seeking Help Airtel Xstream Fiber connection with Android box without DTH

[s4techco]

I'm planning to get an Airtel 200 Mbps fiber connection.
I don't need fixed DTH connection or live TV; OTT content is sufficient for me.
If Airtel launches IPTV in the future, I might consider that.
I don't have an Android TV; I'm using regular monitor.
Can I get the Xstream Android box with 999 fiber plan without DTH and without paying a security deposit? I'm willing to pay 3x or 6x in advance.
But I don't want to pay extra ₹100 for ₹1099 Black plan.

 

[Ashok Varma]

You can't get Android box with 999 plan, so you should subscribe 1099 black plan for box.

 

[Vadirocks]

You Go With Rs.1099 Bro! There Only You'll Get Xstream Box With DTH Connection!

Opt For IPTV Whenever It's Available On Your Area! - I Would Suggest This!

 

[s4techco]

You Go With Rs.1099 Bro! There Only You'll Get Xstream Box With DTH Connection!

Opt For IPTV Whenever It's Available On Your Area! - I Would Suggest This!

I understand your point about going with 1099 plan. However, I think in next 2-3 years, DTH will be largely phased out, replaced by internet TV and IPTV. Jio already offers internet TV and is launching IPTV soon. Airtel, on the other hand, doesn't even have internet TV yet, and their IPTV is only available in a few areas. Since Airtel is so reliant on DTH, I expect they'll roll out IPTV to all cities by end of the year. I really don't want to pay an extra ₹100 for DTH connection I won't use. I need the Xstream box specifically for OTT content. Do you think if I talk to a local Airtel vendor(Chennai), they might be able to provide the Xstream box with the ₹999 plan without the DTH connection?

 

[Ashok Varma]

I understand your point about going with 1099 plan. However, I think in next 2-3 years, DTH will be largely phased out, replaced by internet TV and IPTV. Jio already offers internet TV and is launching IPTV soon. Airtel, on the other hand, doesn't even have internet TV yet, and their IPTV is only available in a few areas. Since Airtel is so reliant on DTH, I expect they'll roll out IPTV to all cities by end of the year. I really don't want to pay an extra ₹100 for DTH connection I won't use. I need the Xstream box specifically for OTT content. Do you think if I talk to a local Airtel vendor(Chennai), they might be able to provide the Xstream box with the ₹999 plan without the DTH connection?

Airtel is launched its iptv due to TP merger/acquisition talks, Jio iptv have no deadline. So you can go ahead for Airtel bundle iptv by next month.
here is list of cities as of now.

Breaking Airtel IPTV is now launched in selected cities

Friday at 11:53 AM

Airtel seems to have rolled out their IPTV service in some selected cities.

No major cities as of now, and requires to opt for Airtel Black bundled subscription for IPTV.

• Bapun
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• Forum: Airtel Xstream Fiber

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[s4techco]

Airtel is launched its iptv due to TP merger/acquisition talks, Jio iptv have no deadline. So you can go ahead for Airtel bundle iptv by next month.
here is list of cities as of now.

Breaking Airtel IPTV is now launched in selected cities

Friday at 11:53 AM

Airtel seems to have rolled out their IPTV service in some selected cities.

No major cities as of now, and requires to opt for Airtel Black bundled subscription for IPTV.

• Bapun
• Replies: 60
• Forum: Airtel Xstream Fiber

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Regular broadband plans also eligible for IPTV, or is it only available with the Black plans? If that's the case, then I seriously won't ever use Airtel again.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Regular broadband plans also eligible for IPTV, or is it only available with the Black plans? If that's the case, then I seriously won't ever use Airtel again.

iptv with black plan only as they can provide pay channels worth of Rs.200+(we can select).

 

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