HIGHLIGHTS
* Airtel’s Xstream AirFiber device will have in-built WiFi 6 support.
* Airtel is claiming 50% higher internet speed than WiFi 5 routers.
* The Play Store listing reveals its 6-month plan with 100Mbps speed will cost Rs 2,994.
It seems that Airtel is preparing for the launch of Xstream AirFiber 5G device which will compete with Jio AirFiber. An official announcement is yet to be made, but its companion app has been spotted on the Google Play Store.
Here are all the details on what to expect from the device and the pricing for the 6-month 100Mbps speed plan in the app listing.
Airtel seems to be preparing for the launch of the Xstream AirFiber 5G device that will take on the Jio AirFiber. An official announcement is yet to be made, but its companion app has been spotted on the Google Play Store.
The app listing offers details about what to expect from the device and pricing for the 6-month 100Mbps speed plan.
Airtel Xstream Airfiber 5G Device Features
Airtel has published a new Xstream AirFiber app on the Play Store. It will be a companion app that will allow users to set up and manage Xstream AirFiber 5G devices.
It will provide high-speed internet connectivity like fiber in the air through 5G network at an affordable cost.
One of the listing screenshots shows that the device is designed like a tower. It has Airtel branding at the top, followed by three points.
The first point will initially be red but will turn blue when connected to 5G.
If it is on 4G network then it will be on-off continuously. The second point will show the signal strength for 4G, 5G networks.
The third and last point will tell users that the device is ready to provide WiFi connectivity to connected devices.
The app listing suggests that users will need to be in a 5G coverage area to use the Xstream AirFiber.
It will use the location permission on your smartphone to find the nearest 5G spots.
Users need to follow the instructions and find a 5G location near an open area such as a window or door.
This is to ensure that the device gets the best possible 5G connectivity for optimum performance.
Airtel Xstream Airfiber 5G Price and recharge plans
We don’t have details on the pricing of the Xtreme Airfiber yet. However, the Play Store listing has revealed that the 6-month Xstream AirFiber plan with 100Mbps speed will cost Rs 2,994.
Reliance’s JioFiber device was recently rumored to cost between Rs 5,500 and Rs 6,000. It won’t be surprising if Airtel prices the Xstream Airfiber in the same price range.
Faqs
1) What are Airtel Xstream AirFiber 5G Device Features?
Ans) Airtel has published a new Xstream AirFiber app on the Play Store. It will be a companion app allowing users to set up and manage the Xstream AirFiber 5G device. It will deliver fibre-like high-speed internet connectivity over the air through 5G networks at an affordable price.
One of the listing screenshots reveals the device is designed like a tower. It has Airtel branding at the top, followed by three indicators. The first indicator will be Red initially but will turn Blue when connected to 5G. It will blink continuously if it is on a 4G network. The second indicator will show signal strength for the 4G/5G network. The third and last indicator will let users know the device is ready to provide WiFi connectivity to connected devices.
The app listing further reveals a user will need to be in the 5G coverage zone to make use of the Xstream AirFiber. It will use location permission on your smartphone to find the nearest 5G spot. A user must follow directions and find a 5G spot near the open area, like a window or door. This is to ensure that the device can get the best possible 5G connectivity for optimum performance.
The device has a SIM card slot at the bottom which is where you will need to insert an Airtel 5G SIM. The device will then need to be plugged into a power source and turned on. Other devices can be connected using the WiFi network name or scanning a QR code.
Since the Xstream AirFiber device has WiFi 6 support, Airtel is promising 50% higher speed than the WiFi 5 routers. Users will also get low latency which is beneficial for online gaming.
2) What are Airtel Xstream AirFiber Price and Recharge Plans?
Ans) We do not have details about the Xstream AirFiber pricing yet. It is quite possible we may hear something as we get closer to the official launch. However, the Play Store listing has revealed a 6-month Xstream AirFiber plan with 100Mbps speed will cost Rs 2,994. This is undoubtedly affordable pricing as it comes to just Rs 499 monthly.
Reliance’s JioFiber device was recently rumoured to cost somewhere between Rs 5,500 and Rs 6,000. It would not be surprising if Airtel decides to price the Xstream AirFiber in the same price range.
3) Bharti Airtel gearing up to launch Xstream AirFiber in India.Details?
Ans) Reliance Jio announced Jio AirFiber in its 45th AGM last year in the presence of Prime Minister Modi with promises of disrupting the market but till now there is no official word on when it will be launched and available to the public, however, the competitor Airtel has gone ahead and begun testing of its own Xstream AirFiber service.
AirFiber comes with a WiFi 6 router that provides reliable high-speed broadband like speeds wirelessly through the 5G network. Airtel says that it will be able to deliver up to 50% higher speed than the WiFi-5 routers.
Airtel Xstream Fiber is aimed to meet the demands of bandwidth-intensive applications and emerging technologies. It will deliver ultra-low latency, high-speed data transfers with superior network reliability. The app of Airtel Xstream AirFiber is already live on Google Play Store.
Unlike traditional broadband services, users do not require wiring and installation through technicians as they can set up their WiFi 6 router on their own using the Xstream AirFiber app. The eligible WiFi 6 router can be purchased from local Airtel stores, depending on availability.
Initially, the company is offering Xstream AirFiber’s 6-month semi-annual plan with 100 Mbps speed for just Rs 2,994 (about Rs 499 per month). In contrast to wired Xstream Fiber, this is much more affordable as Xstream Fiber users only get 40 Mbps speed for Rs 499 per month.
In India, laying fiber wires along the city streets is a difficult and costly procedure, in addition to that, it also tends to get damaged causing inconvenience to users and requires continuous maintenance. AirFiber being wireless avoids these hurdles and will help in wider availability of high-speed internet.