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Android TV Set-Top Boxes have become a trend in the Indian DTH sector right now. Airtel Digital TV introduced Android TV-based Set-Top Box in 2017 itself, but back then, other DTH operators ignored the launch of Airtel Internet TV. However, after the new Trai tariff regime became fully effective, TV viewers are inclined towards watching Live TV from OTT apps itself. To catch up the tread, Airtel Digital TV introduced an updated Android TV STB called Airtel Xstream Box. Very soon, Dish TV followed the footsteps of Airtel Digital TV and came up with Dish SMRT Hub which also runs Android TV. And more recently, Tata Sky joined the train by launching Tata Sky Binge+ Set-Top Box. The top three DTH operators are now offering an Android TV-based linear Set-Top Box to the users.
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Tata Sky Binge+ vs Airtel Xstream Box vs Dish SMRT Hub: Prices Compared
Starting with the prices, the Tata Sky Binge+ is the premium Set-Top Box of the three. Tata Sky is charging Rs 5,999 for new customers who are purchasing the Binge+ STB, and the DTH operator did not even launch any upgrade offers for SD and HD STB users of Tata Sky. As for the launch offers, it comes with one month of free Tata Sky Binge subscription with access to premium OTT apps like Hotstar, ZEE5, Eros Now, Hungama Play and so on.
Moving onto Airtel Xstream Box, it is still available at the launch price of Rs 3,999. As part of its limited period offer, Airtel is selling it for Rs 2,249 for Airtel Thanks members. The Xstream Box comes with seven-day Mega HD Trial Pack as well. Airtel Digital TV HD and SD Box users can upgrade to Airtel Xstream Box at the same Rs 2,249 price.
