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How to Choose the Right Set-Top Box for Yourself?

Posted: 06 Dec 2020 02:30 AM PST

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Much of our entertainment today comes from watching TV or streaming videos online or listening to music. All of this can be provided to us by one simple gadget, and it is a Set-Top Box (STB). STBs in India has come a long way, and now people can not only view satellite TV through it but also stream over-the-top (OTT) content. There are multiple companies and services offering their own Set-Top Boxes, so how do you choose the correct one for yourself. Keep reading to find out.

Tips on Choosing the Right Set-Top Box

The first thing that you need to consider is whether you want a normal Set-Top Box or an Android Set-Top Box. STBs have upgraded, and they have become smart. You can do multiple things that you do on your smartphone, such as internet browsing, watching OTT content, play games, and more on Smart or Android STBs. So it would help if you started with deciding whether you want a normal STB or a smart STB.

The second thing that you have to look at is your budget. Set-Top Boxes now come in a range of options. There are some very costly ones, and then there are some very cheap ones as well. Android STBs usually fall in the range of a little expensive, but not too expensive. Set-Top Boxes such as Airtel Xstream Box, Tata Sky Binge+, and more can be obtained well within the price of Rs 4,000 and lesser.

Once you are done with deciding the kind of STB you want and the budget you have, you need to decide the operator you wish to get your services from. Some of the well known Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators in India are Tata Sky, Dish TV, D2h, Airtel Digital TV, and Sun Direct. Either of these operators can provide you with multiple Set-Top Boxes depending on your choice.

Also, if you are getting multiple connections in the same house, then you should consider purchasing the Set-Top Box from an operator who charges the least for a multi-TV connection.

These are some of the basic tips that you can take and consider before purchasing a new STB.

Original article: How to Choose the Right Set-Top Box for Yourself?

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Do You Really Need Unlimited Data With Your Broadband Plan?

Posted: 05 Dec 2020 10:43 PM PST

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Broadband internet consumption has gone up in the last few months in India. People require a more stable, reliable, and faster internet connection for working and learning from home. Thus the broadband internet is a much better option than mobile networks because of regular network congestions. One thing that every user always wants is a lot of data. Because with a high-speed internet connection, a small amount of data can fly away in a jiffy. So most of us usually go for an unlimited internet broadband plan. But do we actually need it? Read ahead to find out.

Why You Might Not Need to Get an Unlimited Data Broadband Plan

Today, almost every internet service provider (ISP) provides users with unlimited data plan options. But even in the case of unlimited data, there are only a handful of plans which come with truly unlimited data. Rest of the other unlimited data plans usually come with 3.3TB or 3,300GB data. The question is, do you need this much of data for a month?

The first question that you need to answer is what are your needs for internet data. Make a list of everything that you do with your broadband data. Once done, assess how much data you are consuming. You can do so by checking on your data consumption from the broadband connection in the last few months. If it is anything more than a 1,000GB or 1TB data in a month, an unlimited broadband plan is suitable for you.

But if not, then you are wasting your money. Unlimited data plans are also good for people who are digital content creators because they have to download files in bulks and also upload them on a daily.

Adding to this, if you live alone and you have basic data needs, getting an unlimited data broadband plan is not the wisest thing to do. There are plans which come with lesser fair usage policy (FUP) data for the month which can be sufficient for you. Also, unlimited data plans are suitable for people who are running their business online.

Original article: Do You Really Need Unlimited Data With Your Broadband Plan?

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Vodafone Idea Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Users: What Exactly Are They?

Posted: 05 Dec 2020 05:32 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-entertainment-prepaid-packs/315099/, Vodafone Idea Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Users: What Exactly Are They?

Vodafone Idea is slowly going back to the good-old-days when we used to have a separate prepaid plan for almost every service. As per the latest information available on Vodafone Idea’s website, the telco has brought a slew of prepaid plans priced under Rs 100 like Caller Tunes pack, Games Pack, Sports Pack, Contest Pack and Star Talk Time Pack. All these plans are aimed at providing different services. For example, the Caller Tunes pack allows users to set a caller tune for free along with unlimited song change option for a certain period. All these plans fall under the company’s ‘Entertainment’ category. Continue reading to know more about the Vi Entertainment plans for prepaid users in detail.

Vodafone Idea Caller Tunes Pack: Benefits Detailed

Starting with the Vi Caller Tunes pack, it comes in two denominations- Rs 47 and Rs 78. The telco says the Rs 47 and Rs 78 plans offer free caller tunes with unlimited song change option for 28 days and 89 days respectively. Vi customers recharging these plans can download the ‘Vi callertunes‘ app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store to set or modify the caller tune.

Vodafone Idea Games Pack: Benefits Detailed

Moving on, we have a couple of ‘Games Pack.’ The first one is the standard Games Pack priced at Rs 32 and the second one is the ‘Games Long Validity’ priced at Rs 62. These plans offer free access to over 200 popular ad-free games for 28 days. As for the details on how to avail the service, users can go to live.vodafone.in/games from your Vi mobile app or type the word GAMES and send it as an SMS to 199. After sending an SMS, you will receive an SMS with a link to the portal.

Vodafone Idea Sports Pack: Benefits Detailed

The Vi Sports Packs are priced at Rs 42 and Rs 72 with benefits for 28 days and 89 days respectively. With these Sports Pack, Vi customers can stay tuned to their favourite sports like Cricket, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Formula 1, Hockey and more via SMS. The pack is available for subscription by dialling 545454(toll-free) or by recharging the plans on the mobile app or website.

Vodafone Idea Contest Pack: Benefits Detailed

The Contest Packs from Vodafone Idea are available at Rs 43 and Rs 73. They come with 28 days and 89 days validity, similar to other Entertainment plans from Vodafone Idea. Users can recharge the Contest Pack to stand a chance for winning recharge & gold vouchers and more.

Vodafone Idea Star Talk Pack: Benefits Detailed

Lastly, we have the ‘Star Talk’ packs priced at Rs 52 and Rs 103. As the name itself suggests, with these packs, Vi users can talk to their favourite stars live, irrespective of wherever you are. Vi also allows the users to chat with the stars and listen in to their conversations. It is a voice-based chat service that can be activated by dialling a toll-free number- 533333 or can be recharged via Vi’s website or mobile app.

Original article: Vodafone Idea Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Users: What Exactly Are They?

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