Tata Sky Binge+ Set-top Box Launched, Could Offer Competition to JioFiber Set-top Box

Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box has officially been launched in India, and is now listed on the Tata Sky website. Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box, which is powered by Android TV and works with Google Assistant voice search, is expected to offer competition to JioFiber set-top box, which works on an Android platform as well.

The Binge+ set-top box has been priced at Rs 5,999 and is currently offering 30 day free trial of the Tata Sky Binge subscription, after which consumers would have to pay Rs 249 per month. Although the Binge+ set-top box is priced much higher than the one time fee of Rs 2500 that consumers would have to pay for the JioFiber set-top box, the latter’s plans begin at Rs 699 per month, which may give the former the needed advantage.

Similar to JioFiber set-top box, Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box will enables subscribers to watch both live TV and OTT content (when connected to internet) on one device, without switching between multiple HDMI ports.

Apart from shows from Tata Sky, the OTT content that consumers can watch on Tata Sky Binge+ are also similar to that of JioFiber, which are content from apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, SunNxt, Zee5, ErosNow and Hungama.

Some Benefits Being Offered by Tata Sky Binge+ Set-top Box

The Binge+ set-top box, which is now listed on the website and available to be ordered, claims to offer the following benefits:

1. Voice search feature on a remote powered by Google Assistant.
2. Access to games and apps available on Google Play store.
3. Built-in Google Chromecast.
4. Catchup feature enables consumers to access content from the past 7 days.
5. Consumers can watch between live TV and OTT content from apps.

Consumers can subscribe the new Binge+ set-top box by entering their personal details, opting for a connection and pack, making the payment and then schedule an appointment for installation.