In an effort to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, the Tamil Nadu state government today launched 224 public Wi-Fi hotspots in Chennai in collaboration with ACT Fibernet, kicking off its vision to establish a large-scale public Wi-Fi network for its citizens. Continue reading “Tamil Nadu Government introduces 224 public Wi-Fi hotspots in Chennai in collaboration with ACT Fibernet”
ACT Fibernet has once again upgraded its plans in Chennai at no extra cost. In most plans, speeds have been upgraded by an additional 25Mbps. The ACT Basic has been upgraded to 100 Mbps from 75 Mbps with unlimited data*. ACT Blaze and ACT Blast have been upgraded from 125 Mbps and 200 Mbps to 150 Mbps and 250 Mbps respectively with unlimited data.
Similarly, ACT Blast Promo and ACT Storm have now increased speed of 250 Mbps and 300 Mbps from 200 Mbps and 250 Mbps respectively with unlimited data. Finally, ACT Lightning has been boosted to 350 Mbps from 300 Mbps with unlimited data and ACT Incredible has been upgraded from 350 Mbps to 400 Mbps with unlimited data.
Maximum data usage under fair usage policy is capped at 3300GB for ACT Basic, ACT Blaze, ACT Blast, ACT Blast Promo, ACT Storm, ACT Lightening and 5000 GB for ACT Incredible, ACT GIGA, said the company. Check out the plans below.
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Chennai |
Old Plans |
Proposed Feb 2022 |
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Plan |
Rental |
Speed |
FUP per month |
Rental |
Speed |
FUP per month |
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ACT Basic |
820 |
75 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
820 |
100 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
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ACT Blaze |
1020 |
125 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
1020 |
150 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
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ACT Blast Promo |
1075 |
200 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
1075 |
250 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
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ACT Storm |
1125 |
250 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
1125 |
300 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
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ACT Lightning |
1325 |
300 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
1325 |
350 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (3300 GB) |
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ACT Incredible |
1999 |
350 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (5000 GB) |
1999 |
400 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (5000 GB) |
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ACT Giga |
2999 |
1000 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (5000 GB) |
2999 |
1000 Mbps |
Unlimited Data (5000 GB) |
Regarding the new move, ACT Fibernet, said:
As the usage of the internet increased in the past few years, so did the challenge of delivering reliable internet connectivity. Being a leading internet service provider in the country, ACT Fibernet has unveiled these upgraded plans to foster greater connectivity, stronger access and provide superior speed across its customer base in Chennai.
Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has announced that it has agreed to acquire 75% controlling stake in fiber-optic broadband provider Atria Convergence Technologies (“ACT” or “the Company”) in a transaction that values the company at an enterprise value of nearly US$ 1.2 billion (Rs.9000 crore). The deal is said to be valued at about US$ 900 million (Rs. 6750 crore). Continue reading “Partners Group acquires ACT Fibernet in deal valued at Rs. 6750 crore”
Last month, Reliance Jio and Airtel revamped its broadband plans offering unlimited data, bundled OTT apps, and more. Following that now, ACT Fibernet, a prominent player in the broadband industry has also revised its plans in Chennai, but there’s no unlimited data yet. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet revises FUP on all plans in Chennai”
Update 1st June, 2020: ACT Fibernet has revised the rentals on its website and app, and here are the updated rentals for Chennai. The rentals have been revised for other cities as well. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet to increase broadband plan tariff from June 1 [Update: Revised rental]”
Update: April 1, 2020 – ACT Fibernet has extended 300 Mbps speeds and unlimited data offer till April 30th without extra cost. If you had activated this in March, you don’t need to do anything. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet offers free upgrade to 300Mbps speeds and unlimited FUP for March [Update: Extended till April 30]”
ACT Fibernet, the popular wired broadband Internet Service Provider in India launched ACT Stream TV 4K Android TV Box earlier this year. Expanding their services, the company provided free public WiFi during IPL matches and has been providing free public WiFi at malls in Hyderabad. Now, the latest in the list is Chennai city and ACT Fibernet has started rolling out public WiFi hotspots in partnership with Greater Chennai Corporation.
ACT Fibernet launched its ACT Stream TV 4K Android Streaming device back in April, and said that it will launch commercially after May. Today the company has started offering the device across four cities, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Chennai for the ACT Fibernet users with plans over Rs. 999 for Delhi and Hyderbad, over Rs. 1099 for Chennai and plans over Rs. 1159 for Bengaluru.
Today, ACT Fibernet has announced a strategic collaboration with ZEE5 in an attempt to expand its OTT offerings. With this move, ACT Fibernet is planning to onboard a variety of video-on-demand content platforms as well. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet ties-up with ZEE5 to expand its OTT offerings”
ACT Fibernet, the company that is known for its high-speed fiber optic internet has now forayed into a consumer product category. Today, ACT Fibernet has launched a new 4K Android Streaming device named ACT Stream TV 4K for the consumers and is priced at Rs. 4,499.
Continue reading “ACT Fibernet launches ACT Stream TV 4K Android TV box for Rs. 4499”
ACT Fibernet already offers entertainment plans that offers bundled entertainment package from ALTBalaji, HooQ, humgama, YuppTV and SonyLIV. Today the company has announced a partnership with Netflix in India to offer up to Rs.350 cashback for 6 or 12-month Entertainment plans if the user pay for Netflix subscription through ACT Fibernet’s bill.
ACT Fibernet has launched its new brand identity with new logo and tagline ‘Feel the Advantage’. “The new brand identity represents ACT Fibernet’s differentiated approach towards offering innovative customer centric solutions that will enhance user experience and provide maximum value,” said the company. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet unveils new brand identity, launches new logo, ‘Feel the Advantage’ tagline”
ACT launched its Gigabit broadband services in Chennai this week. It has also upgraded its plans for users as well at no extra cost, in just 3 months after the last upgrade. In most plans speeds have also been upgraded. ACT Fibernet’s Retail 1999 plan now comes with 250Mbps speed up from 200Mbps even though the 2TB FUP remains the same.
After launching India’s first 1Gbps (Giga speeds) wired broadband service in Hyderabad and Bengaluru last year, today ACT Fibernet has launched Gigabit broadband services in Chennai. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet launches Gigabit broadband services in Chennai, 1Gbps at Rs. 2999”
ACT Fibernet (Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.) today announced its partnership with Amazon Pay to create a quick and seamless bill payment channel for its customers. As part of the tie-up, ACT Fibernet will integrate with Amazon Pay on its company website, portal and app, which will provide the users an additional channel to make online payments. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet ties-up with Amazon Pay for bill payments, lets you avail cashback offers”
