How do Jio Fiber's plans and services compare with competitors?
What's the story
Reliance Jio has launched its much-awaited fixed-line broadband service, Jio Fiber, in India. The FTTH service offers upto 1Gbps speed, upto 5,000GB of data, and a host of freebies including TVs. As a new offering, Jio's service will take on established players like Airtel V-Fiber, BSNL Bharat Fiber, and ACT broadband to grab the lion's share. Here's a detailed comparison.
The Challenger
What do you get with Jio Fiber?
Jio Fiber's base plan starts at Rs. 699/month and offers 100Mbps of speed. Meanwhile, the top-end plan, with 1Gbps speed and 5,000GB data, costs Rs. 8,499. Depending on the plans, you also get free voice calls, video calling, gaming, and services like Jio First-Day-First-Show and Jio VR. Customers opting for annual plans will also get an HD TV and 4K set-top box for free.
Competitor #1
What are the plans available on Airtel?
Airtel's V-Fiber is the biggest competitor of Jio Fiber. The FTTH service offers download speeds of upto 300Mbps and upto 600GB of high-speed data, depending on monthly plans which can range from Rs. 799 to Rs. 1,999. The telco also offers a 100Mbps unlimited plan but it is available in select regions only. Additionally, subscribers also get complimentary access to Amazon Prime and Netflix.
Competitor #2
Is BSNL's Bharat Fiber any good for you?
Meanwhile, state-run BSNL, a familiar name in the broadband space, offers Bharat Fiber service. The plans of the service range from Rs. 777/month to Rs. 16,999/month. The entry-level plan offers upto 50Mbps speed and 500GB of data while the top-tier plan promises upto 100Mbps broadband speed and 170GB of data per day. All plans also offer unlimited free calling on any network in India
Competitor #3
ACT Fibernet: Broadband speed, internet data, and plans
ACT Fibernet is also one of the fastest-growing fiber-focused broadband providers in India. Depending on the region, the plans start at Rs. 685 for the entry-level ACT Swift which offers 100GB data and 15Mbps of speed. The company also offers Rs. 5,999 ACT GIGA plan which comes with 1Gbps speed and 2,500GB of data - similar to Jio's Platinum pack.
Competitor #4
What does You Broadband have to offer?
Separately, Vodafone-backed You Broadband also offers several high-speed internet plans. However, the plans vary from city to city. In Mumbai, the entry-level monthly plan costs Rs. 1,239 and it provides 350GB data and 100Mbps speed. Similarly, the mid-tier Rs. 1,357 monthly plan offers 400GB data at 150Mbps speed while the top-end Rs. 1,597 pack comes with 500GB data cap and upto 200Mbps speed.