Airtel Broadband – Xstream Fiber Plans & Benefits (2022)


Airtel broadband services, popularly known as Airtel Xstream Fiber is one of the most popular and preferred broadband services in India. It is widely available across the country and offers a high-speed internet connection to its users. Airtel allows you to enjoy the fastest broadband connection in most circles offering a speed ranging from 40 Mbps up to 1 Gbps, depending on a user’s requirements.

In this article, we will looking into the latest information on Airtel broadband plans in 2022, the current offers/benefits, bill payment details, and much more.


Last updated in: November 2022

What is Airtel Broadband?

Airtel Xstream Fiber is the broadband service that is offered under Airtel’s umbrella of services. It comes with a fiber-optic internet connection which elevates a regular broadband connection experience with high-speed internet. Airtel currently has five different monthly plans under the Xstream Fiber broadband service. The starting plan is from ₹499, which is the cheapest one in this series offering 40Mbps internet speed.

 

Benefits of getting Airtel broadband

There are quite a few benefits that you can get when you subscribe to Airtel’s broadband services. Here is a list of the benefits.

  • A high-speed broadband connection across devices
  • Fully-dedicated fiber optic cable
  • Professional Wi-fi modem
  • Seamless connection with high download and upload speeds
  • Wi-fi Calling
  • Quick Activation
  • Superior indoor Wi-Fi coverage
  • Auto troubleshooting routers- Complimentary
  • Fixed-line -unlimited calls

 

How to get an Airtel Xstream connection?

To get a new Airtel Xstream Fiber connection, the steps that are required to be followed are quite simple. Follow these steps given below, in order to get a new Airtel Xstream Fiber connection.

  1. Visit the Airtel Broadband webpage
  2. Select best internet plan
  3. Fill the form and submit it
  4. You will get a new broadband connection installed at your preferred address.
  5. Within 48 hours new plan will be activated

 

What are the installation costs for Airtel broadband?


Airtel has not specifically mentioned the installation charges for a broadband connection. However, it is mentioned on the website that a router will be provided free of cost irrespective of any Airtel broadband plan you may choose.

 

How to disconnect Airtel broadband?

To deactivate airtel broadband connection, there are more than one ways to opt for discontinuation of the internet service. We have compiled the different methods for you.

 

Deactivating Airtel broadband connection offline

These are the certain steps that need to be followed for deactivating this service offline.

  1. Customers who use ‘Airtel Broadband Connection’ can visit any nearby Airtel Store
  2. Ask the executive about all the relevant details required for deactivating the ‘Airtel Broadband Connection’.
  3. Then, you can submit the deactivation request for your Airtel broadband connection.
  4. After submitting the request please collect the request number from the store.
  5. Your Airtel broadband connection will get deactivated within the next three working days.
  6. Airtel retention centre will try your alternate phone number to update you regarding your disconnection request.

 

Deactivating Airtel broadband via Email

To deactivate your Airtel broadband connection via email, check out the steps mentioned below.

  1. Customers need to submit the deactivation request on <a href="mailto: 121@airtel.in" in order to discontinue this service.
  2. This method will also take 3 working days for the purpose of deactivation.
  3. You can check if your Airtel broadband connection has been deactivated or not after 3 days. Moreover, if it’s not deactivated then in case either contact customer care or any nearby Airtel store.

 

What is the Airtel Xstream Box?

Airtel Xstream box is a direct-to-home television box that converts your regular TV into a smart TV. It works very similarly to a Firestick, android tv set-top box. Along with this box, you get a smart remote, which will allow you to search any channel or show by just giving a command. With the Airtel Xstream box, a user gets to enjoy various online content across multiple OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. It also has a built-in Chromecast feature that allows users to discover content using voice search.

 

Airtel broadband plans

Most of the broadband plans provided by Airtel include unlimited internet usage (with a set FUP), unlimited calling, and a few entertainment benefits such as a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel Xstream app, etc. These plans generally operate on a monthly basis. Check out the plans below.

 

What are the Airtel Xstream broadband plans?

We have compiled the information on all the Airtel Xstream Fiber plans that are currently available for Airtel users.


Airtel Xstream Fiber plans
Plan Name Price (monthly) Internet Speed Calls Benefits
Basic ₹499 Upto 40 Mbps Unlimited Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy
Standard ₹799 Upto 100 Mbps Unlimited Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy
Entertainment ₹999 Upto 200 Mbps Unlimited Amazon Prime subscription, Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy
Professional ₹1,499 Upto 300 Mbps Unlimited Amazon Prime subscription, Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy
Infinity ₹3,999 Upto 1 Gbps Unlimited Amazon Prime subscription, Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy


What is the best Airtel broadband plan?

The best Airtel broadband plan is the ‘Entertainment’ plan offered by the company. As per the Airtel website, it is the best-selling plan. You can check out the details below, to know why it’s the best plan.


Best broadband plan by Airtel
Plan Name Price (monthly) Internet Speed Calls Benefits
Entertainment ₹999 Upto 200 Mbps Unlimited Amazon Prime subscription, Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy


 

What is the cheapest broadband plan by Airtel?


Cheapest broadband plan by Airtel
Plan Name Price (monthly) Internet Speed Calls Benefits
Basic ₹499 Upto 40 Mbps Unlimited Wynk Music, Free courses on Shaw Academy


Airtel broadband – Bill payment

The good thing about big telecom providers such as Airtel is the ease of options they provide for bill payments and other such services to their customers. Hence, If you are using Airtel broadband, then you also have various options to pay the bill online.

 

How to make bill payment for Airtel broadband?

There are numerous ways to pay the Airtel broadband bill online. Firstly, we have the official options such as the app and website from the company itself. Alternatively, there are options to pay the Airtel broadband bill via third-party wallets and UPI payment apps too. All these options let you pay the Airtel broadband bill online without any inconvenience.

 

Airtel bill payment online

➡️ Airtel broadband bill payment via App:
Airtel’s official mobile app called the Airtel Thanks app is an easy and reliable option to pay the broadband bill online. Here’s how you can pay through the app:

  • You just have to download the Airtel Thanks app on your Android or iOS device from the respective app store.
  • Once you install the app, open the app and scroll down through the homepage.
  • Select the ‘pay bill’ option and choose the broadband option.
  • Enter the details of the connection to fetch the bill amount.
  • Process to pay via options such as credit or debit payments, Airtel Payments Bank, UPI payment, etc

 
➡️ Airtel broadband bill payment via Airtel website:

  • You can log on to the Airtel website to pay the broadband bill.
  • You need to open the browser and search for ‘Airtel broadband bill payment’.
  • Enter your contact details to fetch the bill
  • make the payment via any of the payment options available, as per your preference

 

Is there a bundle package with Airtel broadband?

As Airtel keeps evolving its services and plans, the company recently launched its all-in-one solution service for its customers, known as Airtel Black. This service feature allows subscription and management of mobile, broadband and DTH services, all together.
Depending on the preferences of a customer, he/she can bundle 2 or more of Airtel services (Fiber, DTH, Mobile) together to become an Airtel Black member. This entitles a customer to one single bill, one specific Customer Care number with a dedicated team of relationship managers, and priority resolution of faults and issues.

 

What are the Airtel Black broadband plans?

There are plans that are bundled as mobile (postpaid) + DTH plan, mobile + broadband plan, and also DTH + broadband plan. Since we’re focusing on the broadband plans in this article, we will be highlighting the Airtel Black plans consisting of broadband service inclusion.


Airtel Black bundle plans
Plan Name Price (monthly) Postpaid (Mobile) Fiber & Landline DTH Benefits
Airtel Black 1098 Plan ₹1,098 75 GB data, Unlimited calls Unlimited internet upto 100 Mbps, Unlimited calls 1 year of Amazon Prime
Airtel Black 1099 Plan ₹1,099 Unlimited internet upto 200 Mbps, Unlimited calls ₹350 worth of TV channels 1 year of Amazon Prime and Airtel Xstream App
Airtel Black 1598 Plan ₹1,598 2 connections, 105 GB data, Unlimited calls Unlimited internet upto 200 Mbps, Unlimited calls 1 year of Amazon Prime and Airtel Xstream App
Airtel Black 2099 Plan ₹2,099 3 connections, 260 GB data, Unlimited calls Unlimited internet upto 200 Mbps, Unlimited calls ₹424 worth of TV channels 1 year of Amazon Prime and Airtel Xstream App


 

Airtel broadband customer care

Airtel has a customer care service available across the country to provide ease to their customers in every particular region. To find a physical store or Airtel’s partner outlets, you can simply head on to the website, enter your city/postal code information and find out all the centres near your location.

 

Airtel broadband customer care number


Airtel broadband customer care contacts
Service area/Region Local Customer Care Number
Maharashtra 020-44444121
Mumbai 020-44444121
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh 0755-4444121
Delhi 011-44444121
Uttar Pradesh 0522-4444121
Karnataka 080-44444121
Andhra Pradesh 040-44444121
Himachal Pradesh 0172-4444121
Assam 033-44444121
Jammu & Kashmir 0172-4444121
Bihar & Jharkhand 033-44444121
West Bengal 033-44444121
Tamil Nadu 044-44444121
Kerala 0484-4444121
North East 033-44444121
Haryana 0124-4444121
Gujarat 079-44444121
Rajasthan 0141-4444121
Orissa 033-44444121
Punjab 0172-4444121


 

FAQ

Is the router free with Airtel XStream?

For most of the broadband plans offered by Airtel, the company offers a free router along with the service.

Why opt for Airtel Xstream Fiber?

Airtel Xstream Fiber gives you a lot of added features such as a voice-command feature, access to multiple apps, built-in Chromecast feature, provides a total HD experience, etc.

What is the Airtel Xstream stick?

Airtel Xstream Stick is a Chromecast device by Airtel that connects with your TV through the HDMI Port and can be used to stream content from OTT Apps.

How to check Airtel broadband usage?

You can check the Airtel Broadband usage through the Airtel Thanks app. Once you have logged into your account using your registered mobile number, you will get the various accounts including the Fixed Line Broadband. Your usage of broadband will be displayed there as well as your outstanding bills if any.

Updated on 8 Jun, 2022

Fateem Ahmed

Energy Specialist & Copywriter

Born in India, raised in Dubai and now working with us in Barcelona, Fateem is the latest addition to our team at Papernest. He has been a part of the Switcheroo project from day one and ensures to provide you with all the latest information on the mobile and broadband internet updates in India.