Airtel Xstream AirFiber 5G: Plans, Prices & More
The Airtel Xstream AirFiber 5G, launched by Airtel on the 7th of August 2023, is India’s first Fixed wireless service with 5G speeds. Airtel’s AirFiber 5G has been in talks for a very long time and now the company has finally launched it in Delhi and Mumbai. The telecom giant plans to roll out this service in all regions in a phased manner. Moreover, the Reliance AGM 2023 may also see the launch of the Jio AirFiber, which would be a direct competitor to the Airtel AirFiber. Today, we will talk in detail about the Airtel Xstream AirFiber, its plans, prices, availability, and more.
With the Airtel Xstream AirFiber launch, it would be easier for all users to enjoy high internet speeds in the comfort of their homes. Usually, it’s difficult for everyone to get wired internet connections at their place for one or more reasons. This difficulty gets solved by the Airtel Xstream AirFiber 5G. It is a plug-and-play device based on the newer Wi-Fi 6 technology. The wireless broadband connection will also offer better indoor range and compatibility with up to 64 devices at a time. Our dimer friend Jarvis has explained how the Airtel Xstream AirFiber works in more detail here.
For the launch of the Airtel Xstream AirFiber, the director of Bharti Airtel, Mr. Shashwat Sharma, said “India has seen the rapid growth of home broadband but there still remain areas with no access to high-speed internet at home due to the physical challenges of laying fiber in a country the size of India. While fiber to the home will always define the best experience of Wi-Fi at home, AirFiber helps bridge the experience gap for everyone else. Today, we are delighted to launch Xstream AirFiber for consumers in Delhi and Mumbai with a pan-India rollout planned soon.”
Right now, the Airtel Xstream AirFiber 5G comes with a single plan worth ₹799. It offers internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps and Airtel 5G users from Delhi and Mumbai can buy an Xstream AirFiber recharge plan for up to 6 months at a time. Moreover, all users need to pay a refundable security deposit of Rs. 2,500 to get access to Airtel’s AirFiber. Thus, the total cost breakdown will be:
Airtel Xstream AirFiber Plan Price for 1 Month: ₹799
Price for 6 Months: ₹4,794 (7.5% discount on the 6-month plan)
Refundable Security Deposit of ₹2,500.
As of now, Airtel 5G users from Delhi and Mumbai only can get Airtel’s Xstream AirFiber services. Thus, users from other states will have to wait for Airtel to launch the service in other parts of the country. Though, users in Delhi and Mumbai can get Airtel Xstream AirFiber from their nearest Airtel Store.
The Airtel Xstream AirFiber offers these major changes and features:
50% higher speeds than Wi-Fi 5 routers
Better range and coverage
Lower battery consumption of the connected devices
Improved security for Wi-Fi passwords
Faster internet download and upload speeds
Hassle-free installation
Wireless connection
Dedicated Airtel Xstream AirFiber app for a better experience
This is everything you need to know about the Airtel Xstream AirFiber, its launch, plans, prices, and availability. It is a very positive step for all users and if implemented correctly, it can surely change the future of Wi-Fi routers. Do let us know your thoughts on the same in the comments section below. If given the chance, would you want to be a first-hand user of the latest Airtel Xstream AirFiber?
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would have been great if existing SIM and plan could be used in this device
Most imp T&C
"7. What are the connection plans available in Airtel Xstream AirFiber?
Airtel Xstream Fiber comes with a 6 month plan which allows users to enjoy 100Mbps speeds at Rs. 4,435 (exclusive of GST). There is also a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 2500 on the device."
So speed will be restricted to 100 Mbps
panchabhut wrote:But using an existing SIM card and plan might hinder the internet speed, I believe. Broadband internet has always been better and faster and there's a reason why people choose Fiber connection over just using a small router, like Jio's portable router, or hotspot from their other devices.would have been great if existing SIM and plan could be used in this device
Most imp T&C
"7. What are the connection plans available in Airtel Xstream AirFiber?
Airtel Xstream Fiber comes with a 6 month plan which allows users to enjoy 100Mbps speeds at Rs. 4,435 (exclusive of GST). There is also a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 2500 on the device."
So speed will be restricted to 100 Mbps
my existing Airtel Fiber shows 5G options too, but don't see any difference in the speed if I select that wifi option.
Sahil_Jain wrote:
But using an existing SIM card and plan might hinder the internet speed, I believe. Broadband internet has always been better and faster and there's a reason why people choose Fiber connection over just using a small router, like Jio's portable router, or hotspot from their other devices.
This device also uses a SIM - only special series. The speed is dependent upon the device, not the SIM. SIM based Routers with 2CA like TPlink MR600 gives 2-3 times better speeds than Jio-fi with same Jio SIM at same location.
suhamaha305 wrote:Maybe you can contact your service provider and ask them for guidance.my existing Airtel Fiber shows 5G options too, but don't see any difference in the speed if I select that wifi option.
panchabhut wrote:UnderstoodThis device also uses a SIM - only special series. The speed is dependent upon the device, not the SIM. SIM based Routers with 2CA like TPlink MR600 gives 2-3 times better speeds than Jio-fi with same Jio SIM at same location.
Sahil_Jain wrote:read FAQ
Understood
Btw can you please share your source that mentions the SIM-only series? We can include it in the article too.
panchabhut wrote:I read that already...but it doesn't mention a SIM-only series that's different from the normal one. Of course, the AirFiber would come with a SIM card, that's only natural.
read FAQ
10. Is an Airtel mobile plan needed to get Airtel Xstream AirFiber connection?You don’t need an Airtel mobile connection. Xstream Air Fiber comes with a special SIM which can be bought from select stores in Delhi and Mumbai
Sahil_Jain wrote:All "special SIM" are different from regular SIMs.
I read that already...but it doesn't mention a SIM-only series that's different from the normal one. Of course, the AirFiber would come with a SIM card, that's only natural.
So this is similar to a phone with tethering ? But with a better device and plans ?
baludesi wrote:YesSo this is similar to a phone with tethering ? But with a better device and plans ?
Sahil_Jain wrote:So no wires .. just buy and hook up ?
Yes
I'd say it's more like combining a fiber broadband's internet speeds with a smartphone's hotspot connectivity.
myfungang829 wrote:The result will be the same as a person going to space looking for oxygen, without oxygen.
What will happen if I buy it and take it to an area where there is no 5g coverage?
Sahil_Jain wrote:
Yes...that's what Airtel has promised.
If that is the case, then it is very easy for me to switch provided the signal is good at my installation. Add airtel axis card to the portfolio and can easily get 25% CBs on it.
baludesi wrote:If that is the case, then it is very easy for me to switch provided the signal is good at my installation. Add airtel axis card to the portfolio and can easily get 25% CBs on it.
Yup, but Airtel will provide its AirFiber services only in Delhi and Mumbai for now. It would take some time for other states/cities to get covered. Do you stay in Mumbai or Delhi?
@Sahil_Jain no. I live in Bangalore. I think it may expand to here in another 6 months.
baludesi wrote:I think it will get there sooner since Bangalore is an IT Hub.@Sahil_Jain no. I live in Bangalore. I think it may expand to here in another 6 months.
Sahil_Jain wrote:
I think it will get there sooner since Bangalore is an IT Hub.
What I understood with the services is many new things are first targeted in Mumbai. May be the demand is high and they have some room to expand. Bangalore being IT hub, people are already settled for some best connections and we don't switch easily.
baludesi wrote:Yes, that's true.What I understood with the services is many new things are first targeted in Mumbai. May be the demand is high and they have some room to expand. Bangalore being IT hub, people are already settled for some best connections and we don't switch easily.
>>, its first guinea pig is mostly Mumbai
Yeah... nobody wants to take the risk of an half baked service in bangalore.
>> high population
high population density definitely demands more traffic.
baludesi wrote:Yup, true
>>, its first guinea pig is mostly Mumbai
Yeah... nobody wants to take the risk of an half baked service in bangalore.>> high population
high population density definitely demands more traffic.
suhamaha305 wrote:I think you are talking about WiFi 5GHz frequency, which some call 5G, while this article is about Cellular 5G, which is the 5th generation of cellular connectivity.my existing Airtel Fiber shows 5G options too, but don't see any difference in the speed if I select that wifi option.
funky_ace wrote:Can you please elaborate on the same? I think it's something that I might not know of and it would be helpful for all of us.
I think you are talking about WiFi 5GHz frequency, which some call 5G, while this article is about Cellular 5G, which is the 5th generation of cellular connectivity.
Sahil_Jain wrote:Sorry for the late reply, busy week.
Can you please elaborate on the same? I think it's something that I might not know of and it would be helpful for all of us.
funky_ace wrote:Understood
Sorry for the late reply, busy week.
If you have a 1000+ mbps Wi-Fi router then it will most likely have two connection lights, if not more. One for 2.4G and another for 5G. This 5G is not the same as cellular 5G. This one signifies the frequency band on which the connection is operating. In simpler words, it is not 5G, more like 5GHz. Many people these days confuse it with the cellular 5G which operators like Jio and Airtel launched not too long ago.
Cellular networks have generations like first generation then 2G, 3G, 4G, etc. The G here signifies generation. There are generations in between too but that is beyond the scope of this post. 😄
To summarize, Wi-Fi 5G is 5GHz frequency while cellular 5G is 5th generation.
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