Suggestions for optimising OTT subscriptions

mayank0623

Disciple
Just renewed my Hotstar and Zee5 subscriptions. Cost 2200 a year which isn't a huge amount for all the entertainment available, but I'm wondering what streaming services, subscriptions and/or bundles you guys use for maximum content coverage, and if there are any significant savings to be had by choosing specific ISPs with included services, or any websites that might similarly bundle together several OTTs at some discount.

Currently the only other OTT app I use is primevideo which just comes bundled with prime, and that costs me 750, so my overall annual bill is for ~2850 rupees. I pay 589 monthly for Airtel Xstream though, which does add up over the year, hence my request for suggestions. I'd like to add that Netflix is probably the only additional subscription I'll need apart from the previous 3 to cover most of what is consumed at my home
 

zindabad

Disciple
I have Airtel black which gives Hotstar and PrimeVideo free. The Xstream app also has bundled SonyLiv premium subscription available for free. Apart from that, there is Netflix group sharing which costs about 160 per month. For bundled apps, there is ottplay which you can give it a shot. It has lot of regional content and bundled subscriptions.
 

Futureized

Skilled
I have Airtel black which gives Hotstar and PrimeVideo free. The Xstream app also has bundled SonyLiv premium subscription available for free. Apart from that, there is Netflix group sharing which costs about 160 per month. For bundled apps, there is ottplay which you can give it a shot. It has lot of regional content and bundled subscriptions.
Ottplay is pathetic, strict no.
 

singenaadam

Skilled
Maintain a diary (pen & paper would do) on what you actually watch, for a period of 1 month. Then you will have a clear picture (pun intended) if you need all of those. Also, have a look at Jio TV & Cinema, it bundles a lot of channels, incl., sports.
 

frozenscotch

Disciple
anybody using tata binge , seems like available on majority of devices (---> Watch on Android Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV stick or Tata Play Binge+ Set Top Box )
prices seems to be too good to be true, how is the app experience and streaming is in HD ? :oops:


 

Slayer69

Patron
I'd say in terms of options and value for money
JioFiber and then TataPlay
 

Mr.J

Skilled
anybody using tata binge , seems like available on majority of devices (---> Watch on Android Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV stick or Tata Play Binge+ Set Top Box )
prices seems to be too good to be true, how is the app experience and streaming is in HD ? :oops:


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This is just cable with new branding lmao.

I'm happy being a ☠
 

t3chg33k

Skilled
anybody using tata binge , seems like available on majority of devices (---> Watch on Android Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV stick or Tata Play Binge+ Set Top Box )
prices seems to be too good to be true, how is the app experience and streaming is in HD ? :oops:


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If you are one an Airtel family plan, then Xstream Premium at 149/month is VFM, or 199/month with Hotstar.

In the past Tata Play required you to maintain an account with at least the FTA charges in addition to the OTT plans, not sure if it is still true.

Found JioFiber to be the most overpriced for 150 Mbps at 1200/month with OTT when I get 400 Mbps without OTT for 800/month.

Presently, using Times Prime for Sony Liv and Hotstar, but the way Hotstar is going with sports streams, will discontinue it and use Liv with Xstream.
 

TinTinSnowy

Adept
when I get 400 Mbps without OTT for 800/month.
From whom? I am paying 1400+GST for 300 Mbps with all OTTs including Netflix. I also have a Binge+ box for parents but without any subscriptions and just normal dth plan. Jio subscription logins work across except a few OTT.
 

Slayer69

Patron
From whom? I am paying 1400+GST for 300 Mbps with all OTTs including Netflix. I also have a Binge+ box for parents but without any subscriptions and just normal dth plan. Jio subscription logins work across except a few OTT.
Jio is literally better than Airtel when it comes to OTTs