New Delhi [India], September 2: Residential internet connection has become an integral part of daily life because of the transition to working from home and attending online classes since the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities like work calls, watching videos, attending virtual classes and playing video games are all dependent on the internet. To fulfil all of these needs, accessibility to fast, stable and seamless internet has turned out to be a necessity.
To help you in deciding which is the best Wi-Fi connection for home, here is a detailed look at the leading players like Hathway, Tata Play Fiber and ACT Fibernet. This comparison evaluates all providers’ speed & data, equipment & services, as well as OTT bundles.
Hathway
Hathway is positioned as a simple, budget-friendly FTTH (Fiber to the Home) internet provider. It offers unlimited data plans, valuable pricing and options to include OTT and live TV channels to cater to all residential users.
Speed & Data
Hathway’s data plan starts with 125 Mbps internet speed from ₹750 onwards, and it can go up to 400 Mbps speed from ₹999 onwards. Its entry plans are quite good for web browsing, attending virtual meetings, and streaming up to 1080p videos on 2 or 3 devices. At the same time, its high bandwidth plan seamlessly handles 4K streaming, gaming, and high load from multiple devices.
Equipment & Services
This ISP provides you with a 5GHz Wi-Fi router during the installation. The installation charges are often waived off if you choose to pay for three, six or 12 months. But if you opt for the 125Mbps plan, then you have to pay ₹250 installation charges on a two-month pay term.
OTT Bundles
Hathway lets you add OTT services from ₹199 on top of your chosen plan, and you can also opt for live TV options. Besides OTT bundles, Hathway offers one month free if you pay for all 11 months at the time of installation.
Tata Play Fiber
Tata Play Fiber is focused on providing broadband services with clarity and consistency. The plans are curated to serve low, moderate and heavy internet usage needs. It emphasises a smooth digital experience for both residential and commercial users.
Speed & Data
Tata Play has structured its plan for three, six and twelve months. At the time of installation, you have to make the payments accordingly, irrespective of the plans you choose. The internet service provider’s entry-level plan starts from 50Mbps, which will cost ₹699 onwards/per month. For high-speed plans like 300 Mbps, you have to pay ₹1,550 onwards/per month. If you opt for the 1 Gbps plan, then it will cost you ₹4,200 onwards/per month.
Equipment & Services
With Tata Play Fiber, you will get a dual-band router, and installation is also offered. You can manage your fiber connection services from the ISPs ‘Tata Play Fiber’ app from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
OTT Bundles
Tata Play offers you a wide range of OTT subscriptions, including Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Apple TV+, Zee5 and many more. It also offers you access to 200+ live TV channels.
Offerings of ACT Fibernet
ACT Fibernet follows a lean pathway to provide one of the best home Wi-Fi internet services. From affordable pricing and exclusive OTT subscriptions, there are quite a few options available for users. With offerings like mesh routers and strong customer support, ACT positions itself as the top choice among most of the users who need high-speed internet.
Speed & Data
ACT’s plans start from 50Mbps at ₹650 per month, and it goes up to 1,000Mbps at ₹2,999 and more. The ISP positions its plan as ACT Basic for light usage, ACT Storm for moderate usage, and ACT Giga to fulfil high data usage needs.
Equipment & Services
ACT provides a free Wi-Fi router with every plan, and you can get a mesh Wi-Fi router if you choose ACT Sprint and Storm plans. Mesh Wi-Fi routers allow you to get a consistent connection all across your home. This device is highly useful for larger homes.
In order to improve customer experience in homes, ACT also offers the ACT Stream 4K Box. This device allows you to stream FHD and UHD content with Dolby Audio. This device is powered by Android TV and you can access to more than 3,000 apps via the Google Play Store. To install this Android box at your home, you can directly contact ACT Fibernet’s customer support team.
OTT Bundles
ACT Fibernet offers OTT plans on packages that are mentioned with ‘Bonanza’. With these plans, you can get OTT subscriptions of Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Zee5, and many more. You can also get access to more than 450 live TV channels with its OTT bundles.
*Note that the mentioned plans, equipment, services, and OTT bundles are subject to availability at your location and the package you choose at the time of installation. Also, taxes are applicable to all plans, depending on the service you choose.
Choose the Best Connection for Your Home
When it comes to deciding what is the best home Wi-Fi service, the answer depends on your household’s needs. The real choice always depends on speed, range of the Wi-Fi, flexibility and robust customer service. Many users prefer to access unlimited data, while some may prefer OTT subscriptions for weekend binge-watching.
Whether you need multiple devices for work or streaming movies on OTT, ISPs like ACT Fibernet provide one of the best Wi-Fi plans for home. With its mesh Wi-Fi options and affordable OTT bundles, you will get everything you need from a broadband connection.
About ACT Fibernet
ACT stands for Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd, and its Fibernet services power telecommunication services in more than 30 cities. Their vision is ‘to be the leading partner in driving enterprise growth through transformative enterprise solutions across India’. With this vision, the organisation provides its services to more than 2 million customers.
Contact Information:
Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.
Customer Support: +91 9121212121
Toll Free: 1800 1022 836
Email: [email protected]
