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As per a latest report, which cites Vice Chairman Uday Shankar, JioHotstar, JioStar’s new over-the-top (OTT) platform, has surpassed 200 million paying subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The multilingual live streaming of IPL matches, which has drawn a sizable audience throughout India, is credited with the quick expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JioStar\u2019s New OTT Platform, Has Surpassed 200 Million Paying Subscribers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The platform declared reaching the 100 million subscriber milestone at the end of March 2025, describing<\/a> it as a “groundbreaking achievement.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To get so many paying subscribers just from India in such a short time was pretty satisfying.” Uday Shankar said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema merged to form JioHotstar, which debuted on February 14, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The platform had 50 million paying users when it launched, and in just two months, it added 150 million more, doubling its user base in March alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quick growth has been largely fueled by its exclusive rights to cricket competitions like the IPL and ICC Champions Trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more users than Netflix and Amazon Prime Video combined, the platform is currently the third-largest streaming service globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to direct subscriptions, bundled agreements with telecom companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea account for a significant portion of its subscriber base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vast array of content is available on JioHotstar, including regional content, Indian TV series, Hollywood movies, international series, and original digital programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced technology such as 4K streaming, multi-angle camera options, and AI-powered tools to improve the viewing experience are all included in its sports content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reliance Jio\u2019s 90-Day Free JioHotstar Subscription in 4K and a 50-Day Free Trial of JioFiber or AirFiber.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We reported recently that Reliance Jio has introduced an exclusive offer to enhance the cricket-watching experience for its users. The telecom giant is offering a 90-day free JioHotstar subscription in 4K and a 50-day free trial of JioFiber or AirFiber. This limited-time offer is available for both new and existing users who recharge with plans of Rs 299 or more between March 17 and March 31, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As per a latest report, which cites Vice Chairman Uday Shankar, JioHotstar, JioStar’s new over-the-top (OTT) platform, has surpassed 200 million paying subscribers. The multilingual live streaming of IPL matches, which has drawn a sizable audience throughout India, is credited with the quick expansion. 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