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

I would be happier if some OTT app provides all the English channels I'm missing. Also if higher JioFiber plans provided Hotstar Premium at least instead of VIP. Other stuff like content from HBO Max, Hulu etc. (besides downloading obviously) one can probably legally access on the TV via JioPages and VPN, but not tried yet.

aayush31 said:

no one watch those hefty 600+ live channels that a cable/DTH operator provides

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Not all of them obviously, but it can perhaps make or break the decision to cut the cord if any of those channels people really like to watch are not there among the limited ones available via the OTT apps.

3 things -
1. There are some movies/shows/live events that won't be available on live channel in OTT app/JioTV+ because of license issues. eg- CPL isn't available on Star sports channel in Hotstar but you can watch it on regular/satellite tv. Same goes for many English movies.
2. You definitely won't find all the channels that are available in cable/satellite tv. But you will have the option to watch old episodes/movies as per your schedule. Personally, i am able to watch all the channels that i need, online.
3. IMO if you have multiple TVs/smart TVs then you can opt for Jio STB and keep your satellite stb as well with minimum payment of ₹150 or recharge it only when needed. It will be helpful in cases where a certain live event isn't available online because then you will have the option to recharge and watch it. In the end, JioFiber with STB will be cheaper(if you have multiple smart TVs) as compared to having multiple Satellite/cable connections.

Dave said:

I would be happier if some OTT app provides all the English channels I'm missing. Also if higher JioFiber plans provided Hotstar Premium at least instead of VIP. Other stuff like content from HBO Max, Hulu etc. (besides downloading obviously) one can probably legally access on the TV via JioPages and VPN, but not tried yet.


Not all of them obviously, but it can perhaps make or break the decision to cut the cord if any of those channels people really like to watch are not there among the limited ones available via the OTT apps.

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Their library of apps are increasing, they got just Hotstar when I took it in December last year. Since then they have added many other Premium OTT Apps. They will probably add more apps in the future as the connections and demand grows.

Does anyone have a list of all the channels available or at least a list of all the OTT apps which are being bundled? Nothing on their website other than "11 ott apps".