Published 16:38 IST, June 2nd 2021

Tata Sky Binge Plus vs Airtel Xstream: A look at subscription plans, features and more

Tata Sky Binge Plus vs Airtel Xstream: Read for details about Tata Sky Binge Plus and Airtel Xstream with details about subscription plans and features.

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Tata Sky Binge plus and Airtel Xstream are two TV streaming services available in India. two offer a variety of services to ir subscribers. Here are details about Tata Sky Binge Plus vs Airtel Xstream with details about subscription plans, features and or details.

What is Tata Sky Binge+?

Tata Sky Binge+ (Android Box) combines benefits of DTH and OTT, allowing subscribers to view linear channels (brocast through satellite) as well as OTT content (through internet) from popular apps on same screen. Subscribers benefit from convenience of being able to choose and switch between brocast and over--top (OTT) apps on same set-top box. VOD and 7-day catchup shows from Tata Sky, as well as apps like Disney+ Hotstar, Sony Liv, Zee5, Voot Select, Curiosity Stream, Voot Kids, Eros w, Sun NXT, Hungama Play, and ShemarooMe, are among OTT programming available on this STB. On one set top box, you get best of both worlds.

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What is Airtel Xstream?

Airtel Xstream Box is a "new DTH television box," according to company. An Xstream Box can turn any television into a smart TV. A user can access a variety of online material through OTT services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, and ors.

Subscription plans 

  • Tata Sky Binge plus

For new subscribers, Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box costs Rs 2,999. Those who purchase Tata Sky Binge+ will also receive six months of free access to ten OTT (over top) apps. Free subscriptions to Disney+Hotstar Premium, Sony Liv, Zee5, Voot Select, Voot Kids, Eros w, Sun NXT, Hungama Play, Curiosity Stream, ShemarooMe, and conventional TV channels are included in pack.

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  • Airtel Xstream

Whereas, Airtel Xstream Box will cost Rs 2,499 and would only provide one month of free Airtel Xstream Premium access. Those who want same streaming service for a year must pay an ditional Rs 499. Free access to Disney+Hotstar VIP, Zee5, and Xstream Premium is t included in plan. For those who want se services for a year, re will be an ditional charge of Rs 1,699.

Tata Sky Binge plus features

Google Assistant is supported by Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box, so you can search for content on TV using your voice. A dedicated Google Assistant button is included on remote. Google Play Store, according to business, offers over 5,000 apps and games. Amazon Prime Video, Voot, Zee5, and ors are among m.

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box has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal stor, 4K playback, Dolby Atmos, and Chromecast compatibility. Tata Sky VOD library has approximately 5,000 titles available to users. re's also a Catchup TV option that allows you to watch TV from previous seven days. To do so, you'll need to downlo Tata Sky app from company's website. Tata Sky Binge+, on or hand, does t support Netflix.

Airtel Xstream features

Airtel set-top box runs Android 9.0 Pie, and users may access Google Play Store to downlo a variety of apps. Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and or apps are supported by service. Airtel Xstream Box, like Tata Sky and Dish's set-top boxes, has Wi-Fi, a built-in Chromecast, Bluetooth connectivity, Google Assistant-based voice search features, and more.

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It also allows for 4K streaming. Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube hotkeys are included in supplied remote. Customers who purchase an Airtel Xstream Box will have access to over 500 TV channels via company's preinstalled Airtel Xstream app. set-top box has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of stor.

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16:38 IST, June 2nd 2021