Can Reliance Jio Fiber Media Box replace Cable TV/DTH?

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So I’m getting my fiber installed tomorrow for 1500rs. I didn’t opt for the stb which costs 1000 more because i already have a cable connection and netflix, Amazon prime is already available in my TV.
Now I question is should i take the set top box too?
Does it have free channels for watching news and movies? or do i have to buy the subscription for that?
I was thinking of cutting my cable connection if the stb provides some sports, news channels.
I’m getting the 699 plan.
Also do they provide a dual band router? What’s their router maximum speed?
 
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If you opt for the new Gold plan (999 plan), you will get to watch almost each and every channel. You can ditch your cable/DTH operator and shift completely over JioFiber. Go for the STB. I was also having Tata Sky earlier but Jio Fiber seems much more feasible to me as it provides most of the services with a consolidated amount.

As you are about to opt for 699 plan (it won't provide you the major TV channels), I recommend better take 999 plan and enjoy all channels and 11 major OTT subscription for free. No need to rely on the cable/DTH operator any more.
 
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Most probably yes but not clear till date.
JioTv+ is not same as JioTv app. It's especially designed for Jio STB. JioTv+ is an aggregated app for all 12 major OTT apps and some others also. It includes all contents of these 12+ OTT apps at one place if you have the subscription for these apps. You must be paying around 300 to your cable/DTH TV operator. Then why not incur these 300 bucks on JioFiber plan and take 999 plan?
 
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Missing a bunch of English channels ever since I took JioFiber and cut the cord... Also cable operator provided huge number of 'useless' (to me) regional, devotional etc. etc. channels that others might be interested in but I haven't seen in any of the OTT apps.
 
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Yes many premium channels are missing that's because no OTT platform showcase those channels. Only those channels can be watched which are present on these OTT apps.
 

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Most probably yes but not clear till date.
JioTv+ is not same as JioTv app. It's especially designed for Jio STB. JioTv+ is an aggregated app for all 12 major OTT apps and some others also. It includes all contents of these 12+ OTT apps at one place if you have the subscription for these apps. You must be paying around 300 to your cable TV operator. Then why not incur these 300 bucks on JioFiber plan and take 999 plan?
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Yeah that’s an good option too but i need to know what channels they provide like regional news channels, star sports, star plus etc
 
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Yes they provide all the above channels Live that you mentioned. Not to forget you can always catch up with your shows episodes anytime. All news channels are available to watch including the regional ones. All sports channels are available on Hotstar and SonyLiv. Star Plus Live channel is also there in Hotstar.
 
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Only those channels can be watched which are present on these OTT apps.
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Yup, obviously, which is why when it comes to channel count these apps in no way compare to the sheer range of the cable/DTH operators' offerings. "you will get to watch almost each and every channel" and "enjoy all channels" are misleading IMO. Better to provide an accurate picture.

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Okay so we only get channels which are provided by the OTT apps like Hotstar, zee5?
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Yes. Haven't seen a compiled channel list yet anywhere but may have missed it. I guess you can always look at websites of individual OTT apps and see what they offer.
 
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@aayush31 - Yup, obviously, which is why when it comes to channel count these apps in no way compare to the sheer range of the cable/DTH operator's offerings. "you will get to watch almost each and every channel" and "enjoy all channels" are misleading IMO. Better to provide an accurate picture.


Yes. Haven't seen a compiled channel list yet anywhere but may have missed it. I guess you can always look at websites of individual OTT apps and see what they offer.
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Okay thanks for clearing the confusion
 
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Live TV section doesn't work yet. Just a message that it may work in future in collaboration with LCOs, but no idea how Jio plans to implement it. Perhaps just a way to attach the cable and combine what the cable op provides into the same STB that has OTT apps.
 
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Live TV channels list on these OTT apps keep on changing on daily basis. Many others are present on JioTv+ app. Yes not all live channels are provided by them but the ones which they are offering seems enough for a person because no one watch those hefty 600+ live channels that a cable/DTH operator provides.
 
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Reet said:
Do they provide these channels through Hotstar, zee5 and other OTT apps? or like is it available differently on the live tv section
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You can watch the channels through dedicated OTT app
OR
JioTv+ app
OR
Play with your remote by simply pressing the mic button and speak out the channel name or content that you want to watch.

You should watch this for clear picture 👇


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P.S. - Everyone has their own choices. But I ditched my Tata Sky and Broadband connection (Excitel) and took JioFiber way back in October last year. I never regretted till date. I am a happy customer.
I got an old CRTv, that has turned into a Smart Tv with this revolution by Jio.
 
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