Do You Need Another DTH Connection

Do You Need Another DTH Connection ?

The Jio set-top-box will offer consumers access to all TV channels provided by the major Local Cable Operators (LCOs). Customers will not have to get a separate DTH connection as Reliance Jio owns Multiple System Operators (MSOs) like Den and Hathaway whose subscribers can opt for the JIO set-top box. However, there isn't much clarity on the subscription plans to any of the channel packs for now.

Jio Set Top Box

"Television service in India is a classic small-business success story where local cable operators or LCOs played a pioneering role," said, Mukesh Ambani.

The Jio GigaFiber announcement made by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries, at the company's annual general meeting (AGM), has shaken both telecom and the broadcast industry. The announcement of GigaFiber broadband service was on the expected lines but what took many by surprise was Jio's entry into the TV broadcast service. The set-top-box offered by Jio is a beast that is capable of offering both immersive gaming and incredible TV viewing experience for the buyers.

Mr, Mukesh Amnani "Television service in India is a classic small-business success story where local cable operators or LCOs played a pioneering role,".

Buyers, who opt for JioFiber broadband service when it officially rolls out on September 5, will get Jio's free set-top boxes (STBs). The Jio STBs are different from the existing STBs that are provided by Airtel or Tata Sky. The biggest difference is that the Jio's STB is an all-in-one entertainment console. Also, Jio GigaFiber subscribers will also not have to pay separately for broadband, telephone calls and TV services.

The Jio's STB also comes with a remote control which will have a voice search facility. It will allow users to switch channels or play content from OTT platforms by simply calling out its name. Remote works as a universal remote control and has a dedicated cinema button, playback control buttons. Jio Fiber set-top box will also support all the popular gaming controllers and comes with a built-in graphics card. It will support 4K display and offer a "zero-latency gaming experience" using Jio Fiber network. Jio Set-Top box will also support Mixed Reality services, including MR shopping, MR education and MR movie watching.