Airtel Xstream Broadband launches All in One TV plans

[itzmynet]

same plans available in Airtel Black

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

Extra Inr 153 pm is mandatory if you want to use the dth box making the prices above irrelevant, better stick to JioFiber if OTT is your highest priority.

 

[tatyasky]

This looks interesting. Hope TataPlay FTTH come up with something. DTH is a dying business.

@Shushubh BTW why are forums slow as molasses if I log in? If I log out, they are fast. This started since a week and same problem on any device I use irrespective of web browser.

 

[Aakash Malhotra]

AFAIK, you do not own the xstream box even after paying that 2k rs. The ownership still stays with airtel and you will have to return the box when you terminate your dth connection.

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

My installation guy mentioned that I own and I have no reason to return it. @Aakash Malhotra

 

[mikrotik]

This is what I got yesterday from airtel sales guy on whatsapp

Introducing Most Affordable Wi-Fi +TV plan in the market.....Just Rs 699

Join us on 699 & get savings worth Rs.6000

What all you in this amazing offer??

• 40 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds worth Rs 499 (upload n download) with Unlimited Data

• 300+ Channel worth Rs 350

• Best in class worth Rs 1150 monthly for all your entertainment needs.

• Exceptional customer experience, One single Bill and a dedicated Relationship Manager with priority resolution

All of this loaded into one plan and a limited period offer - ‘First 30 Days Free’

We look forward to the opportunity of interacting with you and transform the internet and entertainment experience at your Home.

Contact Now
*XFE Name. MANOJ NAWAB

 

[MadAxe]

2000 inr is not an installation charge, it's a one time charge for the dth box which you own and is non refundable and can't be returned.

Nope. These are installation cum CPE rental charges. The ownership of the box stays with Airtel. To own the box, you need to pay ₹9,959. lol

My installation guy mentioned that I own and I have no reason to return it.

I was one of the very first Airtel Black customers. It was called One Airtel back then.
They told me that I need to keep using the box for a year post which these charges would be adjusted in my Postpaid bill. There were no TnCs for One Airtel back then so I trusted their word but it turned out to be a lie. Never trust their word.
Though these charges are refundable for me but Airtel has changed the TnCs now.

Airtel BLACK customers who would have opted in for new Airtel Xstream Box under the “Airtel Xstream Box at fully refundable security deposit of Rs.1500/-“scheme (live till 16th Dec’21- date inclusive), will continue to be governed by the terms and conditions as applicable to them at the time of onboarding. Airtel and its customers are fully liable to honor the commitments as per laid guidelines. Source: Airtel Black – Terms & Conditions

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

@MadAxe I initially just had Airtel Fiber line, which by paying for atleast 3 month in advance renewal for a postpaid connection, I was able to avoid any CPE and Installation charges.
Atleast 15 days before the end of my plan, I converted it to 999INR plan with the remaining balance carried forward. I asked my installation person for an Airtel Box, since Airtel xstream was included and then and only then I had to pay 2000 INR for the box (which also included free of charge dth installation, to which I said I don't need it) to which he mentioned he won't be taking it back.
I'd also like to mention, wierdly I'm enjoying non FUP capped internet, so it's probably that my area/region is in its own world.

 

[MadAxe]

@Lolita_Magnum Ask your installation guy that you need to terminate your DTH connection and ask him to refund your money. Then see what happens.

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

Refund for what? When I didn't give any money under deposit or refundable? @MadAxe