Tag: Naveen Nahar

  • ACT Smart Wi-Fi powers up homes with 5x faster speeds across devices

    ACT Smart Wi-Fi powers up homes with 5x faster speeds across devices

    MUMBAI: Buffering be gone! ACT Fibernet is turning homes into connectivity powerhouses with its latest report on ACT Smart Wi-Fi, powered by Zippy. The findings reveal that this intelligent home Wi-Fi solution doesn’t just promise speed, it delivers up to 5x faster performance across laptops, mobiles, and smart TVs, all while improving Quality of Experience (QoE) by 17 without customers needing to upgrade their broadband plans.

    Unlike conventional routers that treat every device the same, Smart Wi-Fi dynamically senses each device’s capability and signal strength, intelligently switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The result? Devices demanding higher bandwidth think laptops streaming 4K content or mobile gaming sessions automatically get the fastest, most stable connection, while other devices are seamlessly balanced across the network.

    The report shows that laptops and mobiles saw the largest performance gains, while even older smart TVs recorded nearly 3x improvement in stability and responsiveness. Smart Wi-Fi devices spent 71 per cent of their time on high-bandwidth channels, compared with just 48 per cent under traditional setups. High-capacity channels were used 30 per cent more often, while low-bandwidth channel usage dropped 41 per cent, ensuring smoother video calls, lag-free gaming, and uninterrupted streaming even in multi-device households.

    Quality of Experience, a holistic measure of speed, signal, stability, and latency, rose 18 per cent overall, with the most noticeable improvements on devices that depend heavily on adaptive channel switching. Adoption is already impressive: two out of three ACT Fibernet customers are now on Smart Wi-Fi, reflecting widespread satisfaction and trust.

    ACT Fibernet vice president marketing Naveen Nahar said, “Homes and offices are increasingly digital. People expect more than just high-speed internet, they expect consistency and seamless performance across all devices. Smart Wi-Fi, powered by Zippy, maximises the potential of existing broadband plans, automatically managing connectivity and bandwidth to keep streams, games, and calls smooth even in busy households.”

    The benefits of Smart Wi-Fi multiply when combined with Mesh networks, which extend signal coverage across larger spaces. Together, the technology ensures every device gets the right bandwidth at the right time, creating a self-optimizing network that adapts to the home rather than forcing the home to adapt to it.

    With ACT Smart Wi-Fi, homes aren’t just connected, they’re smarter, faster, and more reliable, turning every room into a high-speed hub that keeps up with modern digital lifestyles.
     

  • Act Fibernet plugs in Amazon Prime Lite for a double shot of value

    Act Fibernet plugs in Amazon Prime Lite for a double shot of value

    MUMBAI: Act Fibernet has struck a streaming sweet spot. The wired internet major has teamed up with Amazon Prime to offer its users a fresh set of broadband plans bundled with Prime Lite — a compact yet power-packed version of Amazon’s popular subscription service.

    Designed for digital-first consumers who want speed and spectacle in equal measure, the new ACT plans include high-speed fibre connectivity along with Prime Lite benefits: HD access to Prime Video’s catalogue of originals, films, and TV shows on one device, unlimited Same-Day/Next-Day deliveries, early bird access to marquee sales like Prime Day, and exclusive shopping deals.

    Act’s subscribers, both new and existing, can access the bundle by signing up for six-month (or longer) plans. Once onboard, Prime Lite perks remain active for as long as the eligible Act subscription is live.

    Act VP, head of brands, content and partnerships, Naveen Nahar, said, “At Act Fibernet, our brand promise is simple — Feel the Advantage. It’s about going beyond the fast internet to deliver real, everyday value to our customers. With the launch of Amazon Prime Lite on our platform, we’re giving our users the best of entertainment, shopping, and convenience — all in one seamless experience. Whether its world class shows, free express deliveries, or early access to deals, this partnership ensures our customers don’t just stay connected, they stay ahead.”

    “At Prime Video, we remain committed to offering easy and convenient access to our much-loved Originals, movies, series, and more to customers across India,” said Prime Video India director & head, SVOD Business, Shilangi Mukherji said, “This strategic collaboration with Act Fibernet not only simplifies access to Prime Video’s extensive content selection but also delivers other shopping & shipping benefits of Prime Lite, like unlimited free ‘Same-day/Next-Day’ delivery across millions of products, early access to exclusive deals, and much more.”

    With this move, Act is no longer just a broadband provider — it’s a bundled convenience powerhouse. For subscribers, it’s all the streaming, scrolling, and shopping — at the speed of light.

    Below is a list of cities and their corresponding starting rates for Prime Lite with ACT Plans: