Airtel Xstream Fiber vs Jio Fiber: Who are you rooting for?
Soon after the recent launch of affordable Jio Fiber plans, Airtel Xstream Fiber came up with its revamped plans. Both the companies are offering unlimited broadband internet plans and limitless calling in the similar price range. Take a note that unlimited internet here means 3300 GB of maximum data usage per month as per the commercial usage policy. Airtel Xstream Fiber provides automatically adjustable upload & download speeds whereas Jio Fiber gives symmetrical speeds. Thus, both work on a different mechanism. They also provide you with a 4K set top box, wifi router, and a voice controlled remote. Now, let's compare their plan offerings to check out on who emerges as the winner.
Airtel Xstream Fiber |
Jio Fiber |
Rs 499 |
Rs 399 |
40 Mbps Speed |
30 Mbps Speed |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Data |
Unlimited Data |
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OTT Subscriptions: Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra via Airtel Xstream app |
OTT Subscriptions: N/A |
The monthly plan 1 is the minimum or lowest recharge plan for both Airtel Xstream Fibre and Jio Fibre. In this plan, Airtel charges Rs 100 more than Jio but gives free access to many OTT apps. Moreover, it provides an additional 10 Mbps of speed. Therefore, Airtel Xstream Fiber undoubtedly emerges as the winner for this plan. If you want to save on these recharge plans then Airtel Recharge Coupons can come in handy.
Airtel Xstream Fiber |
Jio Fiber |
Rs 799 |
Rs 699 |
100 Mbps Speed |
100 Mbps Speed |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Data |
Unlimited Data |
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OTT Subscriptions: Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra via Airtel Xstream app |
OTT Subscriptions: N/A |
The monthly plan 2 is a leveller because both the broadband players are providing similar cost services. In Airtel, you pay a hundred more per month for the premium Airtel Xstream OTT app services which can be avoided if you don’t prefer them.
Airtel Xstream Fiber |
Jio Fiber |
Rs 999 |
Rs 999 |
200 Mbps Speed |
150 Mbps Speed |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Data |
Unlimited Data |
OTT Subscriptions: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Zee5, Lionsgate, Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra via the Airtel Xstream app. |
OTT Subscriptions: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Sony Liv, Zee5, Sun NXT, Voot, Alt Balaji, Hoichoi, Shemaroo Me, Lionsgate Play, JioCinema, and JioSaavn. |
Both Airtel and Jio costs the same in this monthly plan 3, but differs in speed and OTT subscriptions. If 50 Mbps more speed is essential for you due to a large family or more devices then Airtel Xstream Fiber is suitable. Otherwise, Jio Fiber is a front runner with free access to many top OTT platforms which costs you a bomb. Here, Jio Recharge Coupons can help you save more on your monthly plans.
Airtel Xstream Fiber |
Jio Fiber |
Rs 1499 |
Rs 1499 |
300 Mbps Speed |
300 Mbps Speed |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Data |
Unlimited Data |
OTT Subscriptions: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Zee5, Lionsgate, Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra via the Airtel Xstream app. |
OTT Subscriptions: Netflix(basic), Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Sony Liv, Zee5, Sun NXT, Voot, Alt Balaji, Hoichoi, Shemaroo Me, Lionsgate Play, JioCinema, and JioSaavn. |
Jio Fiber takes the cake in this monthly plan 4 with free access to Netflix, Prime Video, and more other best OTT apps currently. Although, it will be interesting to analyse who provides the best service in their promised speeds.
Airtel Xstream Fiber |
Jio Fiber |
Rs 3999 |
Rs 3999 |
1 Gbps Speed |
1 Gbps Speed |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Calling |
Unlimited Data |
Unlimited Data |
OTT Subscriptions: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Zee5, Lionsgate, Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra via the Airtel Xstream app. |
OTT Subscriptions: Netflix(standard), Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Sony Liv, Zee5, Sun NXT, Voot, Alt Balaji, Hoichoi, Shemaroo Me, Lionsgate Play, JioCinema, and JioSaavn. |
Airtel Xstream Fiber and Jio Fiber both promise massive 1 Gbps speed. As Jio provides more of the best video streaming apps in India which are worth around Rs 1500, it gains over Airtel’s broadband platform in the monthly plan 5.
You can also check out the below posts by our fellow Dimers for additional info.
Airtel's response to Jio Fiber
Airtel vs Jio fiber OTT Benefits
Also, you can read our Jio Fiber 2.0 article for deep insights.
Do let us know on which broadband service you use and who out of Airtel Xstream Fiber and Jio Fiber is your choice for fast & reliable connectivity.
Note: All prices mentioned above are exclusive of taxes.
My neighbor booked a jio fibre trial and he and jio team guys spent 3 weeks .everyday. in vain trying to set up…
The usually silent man was so angered, he let out some expletives unknown to me lol
I got to learn some new dirty gaalis 
Area – Guwahati.
Been using Jio Fibre since last 3 months! No disconnection issue as such!
Don’t have Airtel Xstream in my area!
What are the installation and router charges in airtel and jio ? Sorry if this was already posted earlier
Airtel reduced 999 rental to 599.
I agree with you. Switching plans is big job. Its Postpaid, so can not stop. Customer care is still bad, but local LCO (Local Cable operator) are helpful. Yes BSNL shows ads on http (unsecure).
But are AirTel & Jio available at all places ? they are covering mass, leaving out places with fewer connections. That’s where BSNL comes to play.
Airtel is good in my view as I dont face any issues since the installation.
I am already rooted on redmi note 7 pro 
Jio..
Service is really good but expensive as compared to Airtel
wait for few days, BSNL is upgrading its network, 100Gbps routers at all tier 1 & 2 cities, I have 300 Mbps plan with BSNL and I get full speed.
Cost is higher, but service interruption is too low. Close to 95%+ uptime
Never faced any downtime in Jio Fiber yet, just using it for a month though.
That 5% downtime made me switch from Alliance to Jio, even a 2 mins downtime at night is not tolerable, as TV Streaming and all is dependant on broadband.
Also for a small home 30Mbps plan is good enough (2 TV + few devices), I hope BSNL and others comes up with lower bandwidth plans for mass adoption.
Additionally.. will love to know a few things.
I wish BSNL all the best, I hope they bring out the best fiber service.
Both are not available in my area
Airtel obvious. Between two chors prefer the less chor one 
How to know if jio or airtel fiber is available in area
You might know by distribution boxes installed near by you area on poles and also they advertise with some pamphlets/boards mentioning local distributor numbers. If you don’t find any of these Better contact Airtel store in your city they will let you know.
Both of them are not available in my area so local broadband rocks
Using both
is their any installation charges from Jio Fiber for 399 plan?
2500₹ deposit, first 1 month if disconnected u will get full amount back, after 1 month 1000₹ is taken as installation.
”One time refundable amount includes deposit for devices and advance towards installation services (Rs 1,000). Refundable only if service is discontinued in the 30 day trial period upon return of devices in working condition.”
I was using airtel since last 8 years but last year onwards there was constant dsl drop hence switched to jio
Airtel is postpaid whereas Jio is prepaid, you cannot hold your connection for a month or 2, in Jio you can.
Airtel STB requires min 150 recharge and if will not do it u wont get your security deposit as well as they can take away their STB as per the T&C.
Jio requires 999 plan for all OTT apps. But other channels will work without 999 pack like Jio Tv (Not sure about this).
I have Jio Fiber connection.
Services are quick if line work are completed.
If I switch to 399 connection in Jio Fiber, can I use their settop box to watch youtube and free apps, free channels? Also if I login with my amazon prime and zee5 on Jio Fiber settop box, will it allow my prime/zee subscription even while on 399 jio fiber plan?
Is this not applicable on Airtel xtream box, as people mentioned I also need to recharge monthly to keep airtel settop box active even for using youtube and free ott apps? Can airtel user confirm pls?
Airtel
Airtel Xtreme is best
It cost me around 3268 for first month
499 plan
1000 installation charges (499 plan me installation dena jruri h)
1500 security deposit for Xtreme box
Other gst charge
Airtel is good because of service and availability in my area
Is it compulsory to buy Xtreme box with Airtel broadband? or I can get broadband with 499 + 1000=1500?
Is there any way to get free installation for 499 plans in Bangalore?
With Airtel you can port forward and use your own router. You can’t do either of these with jio. Airtel wins.
airtel
I live in Andheri west. No jio no airtel. Both want me to take wireless which is retarded.
don’t know about jio
for airtel installation charge is ₹1000/- for plan 1( for further plans if you opt 3 month subscription then it will be free of cost)
also GST is not included in all airtel plans
Gst is there bro..
anyone able to sideload apps on jio tv box?
comway
Does jio fiber earlier silver plan 899+gst provides erosnow, voot subscription? I get msg to login with own account. Also myjio showing shemaroo.me subscription, but shemaroo is not at all available in jio store app store. Any used it in jio settop box?
Airtel 499 means 499+ 18% GST = 589
Also, installation changers extra. They say router free, but charge 1000 for line charges and charges around 2500 for 499 pla whcih is a cheating strategy.
Go for higher plan say 799 when get installation and pay 100o instalation, later change your plan to 499 and save your hard earned money.
Dont know about Jio.
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You won’t get any channels. Channels are going to disappear. You will have to search your content and watch. Everything will change. It will be frustrating in beginning that you can’t change channels that easily. But slowly it will teach you how to be patient. Slow apps, bad boxes, slow speed etc will give you less time to watch tv. Eventually it will be good for you.
i live on Hyderabad in nampally mehdipatnam region, this is like one of the cores of the city and yet jio fiber is not available here. what a joke
I live in navi Mumbai and near to JIO HQ but no service available here
I remember the times I paid airtel around rs 2500 pretty month for 1gb data plan for blackberry and local calls within India