Reliance Jio is all set to launch Jio AirFiber promising speeds of 1.5Gbps on 19th September. It is a portable wireless internet service designed for homes and offices. It is similar to Jio-Fi but without a battery and works on AC.
The AirFiber is supposed to deliver speeds of 1.5Gbps, allowing all users to stream high-quality videos, video conferences, online gaming, and much more without any lag. Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio AirFiber would be available on Ganesh Chaturthi during the AGM meeting of Reliance Industries.
About Jio AirFiber
The upcoming Jio AirFiber includes features like Wi-Fi 6 support, parental controls, security firewall. The device is compact and easy to set up as well. In order to set up your new Jio AirFiber device, Jio says one needs to do only this:
Jio Air Fiber details.
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Jio Airfiber will launch in next couple of months will cost around ₹6,000 INR
– Jio Airfiber fixed ( non movable)
– Comes with two units out of one which will be installed at roof (image 2) and will be connected to router (image 1) via Cable
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“You just have to just plug it in, turn it on, and that’s it. You now have a personal Wi-Fi hotspot in your home, connected to ultra-high-speed internet using True 5G. With JioAirFiber, it will be really easy to quickly connect your home or office to Gigabit-speed Internet,”
-says Jio
Alternative Options
There is a similar offering from Airtel as well. It is called Airtel Xstream AirFiber. All these AirFibers are based on connecting to existing towers just like the phone. If one resides in a poor reception area, then one is bound to get bad speeds. This is unlike Fiber connections which are provided in the form of fiber cables unlike wirelessly.
Following is the difference between AirFiber technology and Traditional Fiber:
| Aspect | Jio AirFiber | Jio Fiber |
| Technology | Wireless (Point-to-Point) | Wired Fiber Optic |
| Speed | Up to 1.5 Gbps (Varies) | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Coverage | Extensive coverage, wireless | Limited coverage, wired |
| Installation | Plug-and-play | Professional installation |
| Cost | Around Rs 6,000 (approx.) | Competitive pricing (varies) |
We hope it will help you make a better purchase decision. This plug-and-play solution is going to be very useful for some users who require that use case. But it is not for all, so decide it well. As of now, the pricing has not been released yet. However, the price is expected to be around Rs. 6000.
