Breaking IPTV Services To Start By Airtel For Fiber/AirFiber Customers

[Bapun]

Airtel IPTV Update ​

Airtel has now updated their distributors portal to include IPTV STB option.

Shared as received from my source.

 

[Bittoo Tomar]

Will they launch new STB or Current Xstream STB will support IPTV

 

[Vadirocks]

Will they launch new STB or Current Xstream STB will support IPTV

I Guess New STBs Are On The Way!

 

[Bittoo Tomar]

Bro it will be beneficial for Airtel to launch IPTV supported by Current Xstream STB through Xstream Play app or launching different app /software upgrade bcos else if they launch via new STB then all current Airtel fiber users will demand free upgrade to new box and it will create dispute between Airtel and current users

 

[Shark]

So, UIW4078ATL will be their IPTV STB

General Discussion about Airtel Digital TV

I Have Written To SES Team Awaiting Reply Anna if Airtel is acquiring Tata Plau then they will directly migrate to GSat-24 and GSat-30 satellites in near Future..... In that case i don't think they will acquire more transponders, may be at max 1 or 2 transponders for the interim period...

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[Vadirocks]

Airtel IPTV Update ​

Airtel has now updated their distributors portal to include IPTV STB option.

Shared as received from my source.

ZH Confirmed IPTV Boxes To Be Arrived On Or After Mid January

 

[Vadirocks]

Airtel IPTV Update ​

Airtel has now updated their distributors portal to include IPTV STB option.

Shared as received from my source.

Update:

Now Airtel Distributor Can Order IPTV Boxes From Warehouse Subject To Stock Availability!

 

[Ashok Varma]

Buddy i have already explained why IPTV service is being by Airtel as it offers scope to widen its subscriber base as many people r looking for option wherein the Wi Fi + OTT + TV Channels combo can be accessed without need for much outdoor equipment and currently bcoz Airtel provided TV Channels via its DTH service in such plans hence bringing IPTV will help address the concern... Also IPTV operators don't have to pay any licence fee too unlike DTH operators and even i believe as it does not require leasing transponders so cost wise it is good option for the company.

Above all thru IPTV which is a 2 way service unlike DTH wherein commands can be received but not sent back (barring smart android boxes) so IPTV offers huge opportunity to provide wide array of interactive services / options to further enhance the viewing experience and above all they can also provide various internet based channels/ services which ain't possible via regular DTH boxes so even for those wanting to opt for standalone IPTV service it can be a huge plus point/ advantage while XStream Boxes will continue to serve customers looking for receiving regular chs via satellite and internet based channels will also be made available on it

Soon Airtel launches iptv, disconnects Dish antennas from fiber/airfiber homes for clear divide of DTH homes. Then they can enter big apartments/housing societies like Jio fiber without Dish antennas.

 

[L3G3ND]

Update:

Now Airtel Distributor Can Order IPTV Boxes From Warehouse Subject To Stock Availability!

@Vadirocks

 

[Rushil]

Nice news, but considering the uptime issues with Airtel Xstream Fiber, they should stick to satellite-only services for TV.