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{{Short description|Indian television streaming service}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2021}}
{{Infobox website
| name = JioTV
| logo = Jio Tv logo.png
| logo_size = 250px
| founder = [[Mukesh Ambani]]
| successor =
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], India
| website_type = {{plainlist|
[[Streaming television]]}}
| language = {{hlist|[[English language|English]]|[[Hindi language|Hindi]]|[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]|[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]|[[Kannada language|Kannada]]|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]|[[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]}}
| launch_date = {{ Start Date and Age|2016|05|04| df=yes}}
| company_type = [[Digital distribution]]
| industry = {{plainlist|
*[[Streaming media|Streaming]]
*[[Internet Protocol television|IPTV]]
*[[Entertainment]]}}
| products = {{flatlist|
* [[Streaming media]]
* [[Digital distribution]]
}}
| services = [[Internet Protocol television|IPTV]]
| key_people =
| area_served = [[India]]
| owner = [[Jio Platforms]]
| commercial = Yes
| registration = Required
| website = {{URL|https://www.jiotv.com|JioTV}}
}}

'''JioTV''' is an Indian [[streaming television]] service exclusively on [[Jio]] useres owned by [[Jio Platforms]], a subsidiary of [[Reliance Industries]]. JioTV offers more than 1000 [[Live television|live channels]] with 7 days of catch up content, as per the website.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JioTV: Latest News & Videos, Photos about JioTV {{!}} The Economic Times - Page 1|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/JioTV/amp|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-11|website=The Economic Times|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101220448/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/JioTV/amp}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jio tv {{!}} Latest News on Jio-tv {{!}} Breaking Stories and Opinion Articles|url=https://www.firstpost.com/tag/jio-tv|access-date=2021-10-11|website=Firstpost|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027131046/https://www.firstpost.com/tag/jio-tv|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC News Gujarati partners with Jio TV app for around-the-clock streaming - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/bbc-news-gujarati-partners-with-jio-tv-app-for-around-the-clock-streaming-112195.html|access-date=2021-10-11|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027131049/https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/bbc-news-gujarati-partners-with-jio-tv-app-for-around-the-clock-streaming-112195.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Updates|first=Daily|title=Jio Tv Channels List - 820 channels On JioTv app|date=29 November 2021|url=https://dailyupdatesplus.com/jio-tv-channels-list/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-02|language=en-US|archive-date=2 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202064311/https://dailyupdatesplus.com/jio-tv-channels-list/}}</ref> {{Unreliable source?|date=March 2023}}

==History==
JioTV was launched in 2016, from the digital arm of [[LYF]] ([[Jio]]), LYF Digital Convergence Limited. JioTV, an [[streaming television]] service offering LIVE TV and Catch Up Content to end consumers on their [[mobile phone]]s, [[tablet computer|tablets]], [[laptop]]s, [[desktop computer|desktops]], entertainment boxes and connected TVs.

JioTV web version was launched in December 2017<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/|title=Reliance Jio Silently Introduces Web Version of JioTV|publisher=Telecom Talk|date=17 Dec 2017|access-date=12 November 2021|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611115859/https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/|url-status=live}}</ref> but it was taken down after two days because of some technical litigation issues.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jiotv-web-version-pulled-down-due-to-technical-litigation-issues/171624/|title=Reliance JioTV Web Version Pulled Down Due to 'Technical Litigation' Issues|publisher=Telecom Talk|date=19 Dec 2017|access-date=12 November 2021|archive-date=12 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112094851/https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jiotv-web-version-pulled-down-due-to-technical-litigation-issues/171624/|url-status=live}}</ref>

As per the FAQs page on website, Jio TV on web allows for content discovery only and the streaming is available only on mobile devices through the app.

== Content partners ==
'''JioTV''' has partnered with different broadcasting companies such as [[ABP Group]], [[Sony Pictures Networks|Culver Max]], [[NDTV]], [[Sun TV Network]], [[The Times Group]], [[Living Media India|Living Media]], [[Viacom18]], [[Warner Bros. Discovery India]] and [[Essel Group#Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Essel Group]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/zee-channels-back-on-jiotv/articleshow/66140339.cms|title=Zee channels back on JioTV|publisher=EconomicsTimes|access-date=9 Oct 2018|archive-date=22 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322124512/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/zee-channels-back-on-jiotv/articleshow/66140339.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> to provide content in different categories such as Business, Devotional, Education, Entertainment, Infotainment, Kids, News and Sports. JioTV has 17 'Jio Darshan' channels which telecast proceedings from a few Indian temples<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/national/story-govind-dev-ji-temple-live-telecast-jio-tv-app-2706104.html|title=गोविंद देवजी मंदिर के आयोजनों का सीधा प्रसारण जियो टीवी एप पर|publisher=Live Hindustan|date=24 August 2019|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082017/https://www.livehindustan.com/national/story-govind-dev-ji-temple-live-telecast-jio-tv-app-2706104.html|language=hi|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-watch-live-patna-mahavir-temple-live-on-jio-tv-today-eastern-india-will-be-the-first-such-temple-19943381.html|title=पटना के महावीर मंदिर का आज से कीजिए लाइव दर्शन, पूर्वी भारत का होगा पहला एेसा मंदिर Patna News|publisher=Jagran|date=17 January 2020|language=hi|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082015/https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-watch-live-patna-mahavir-temple-live-on-jio-tv-today-eastern-india-will-be-the-first-such-temple-19943381.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.uniindia.com/now-live-darshan-of-lord-hanuman-of-mahavir-temple-patna-on-jio-tv/east/news/1856916.html|title = Now live Darshan of Lord Hanuman of Mahavir Temple, Patna on Jio TV|publisher = United News of India|date = 17 January 2020|access-date = 30 November 2021|archive-date = 30 November 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211130085020/http://www.uniindia.com/now-live-darshan-of-lord-hanuman-of-mahavir-temple-patna-on-jio-tv/east/news/1856916.html|url-status = live}}</ref>

32 government education channels on JioTV<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.collegedekho.com/news/jio-tv-broadcast-government-education-channels-12243/|title=Jio TV to Broadcast 32 Government Education Channels|publisher=College Dekho|date=10 January 2018|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082018/https://www.collegedekho.com/news/jio-tv-broadcast-government-education-channels-12243/|url-status=live}}</ref> are hosted by the Ministry of Human Resources Development under [[SWAYAM#SWAYAM PRABHA|Swayam Prabha]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/educational-channels-jio-app-1131135-2018-01-10|title=Education channels to be available on Reliance Jio mobile app, JioTV|publisher=IndiaToday|date=10 January 2018|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082014/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/educational-channels-jio-app-1131135-2018-01-10|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2020, JioTV tied up with the Assam government to host educational channel "Gyan Brikshya".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pratidintime.com/assams-educational-channel-gyan-brikshya-available-on-jio-tv/|title=Assam's Educational Channel 'Gyan Brikshya' Available On Jio Tv|publisher=Pratidin Time|date=7 June 2020|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082016/https://www.pratidintime.com/assams-educational-channel-gyan-brikshya-available-on-jio-tv/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2020, JioTV has partnered with [[Manipur]], [[Maharashtra]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/maharashtra-launches-3-channels-on-jiotv-for-x-xii-online-learning/articleshow/76806022.cms|title=Maharashtra launches 3 channels on JioTV for X, XII online learning|publisher=Times Of India|date=16 July 2020|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082015/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/maharashtra-launches-3-channels-on-jiotv-for-x-xii-online-learning/articleshow/76806022.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/jio-tv-sahyadri-channel-for-online-classes/story-BOjEL4WNsxBUvxa9VZwdSJ.html|title=Jio TV, Sahyadri channel for online classes|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=23 Jun 2020|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082015/https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/jio-tv-sahyadri-channel-for-online-classes/story-BOjEL4WNsxBUvxa9VZwdSJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Haryana]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/haryana-govt-reliance-jio-tv-enter-agreement-to-educate-52-lakh-students-11592956100341.html|title=Haryana govt, Reliance Jio TV enter agreement to educate 52 lakh students|publisher=LiveMint|date=24 June 2020|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082016/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/haryana-govt-reliance-jio-tv-enter-agreement-to-educate-52-lakh-students-11592956100341.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Telangana]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/t-sat-now-available-on-jio-tv|title=T-SAT now available on Jio TV|publisher=telanganatoday|date=22 July 2020|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130083527/https://telanganatoday.com/t-sat-now-available-on-jio-tv|url-status=live}}</ref> state governments to telecast education channels for e-classes.

In December 2022, JioTV introduced Games and Music as part of its super-app experience. It also provides multi-audio and subtitle support across its live sports events.

In February 2023, KC Global Media launched [[Animax India|Animax]] channel on JioTV.

== Strategic partnerships ==
Nov 2020 - Partnered with Rewind Network to distribute HITS content through JioTV platform <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hitstv.com/press-releases/hits-launch-jio.php|title=POPULAR TV SERVICE 'HITS' DEBUTS ON JIO ALL JIO USERS TO GET MORE ICONIC ENGLISH SHOWS ON JIOTV & JIOTV+ WITH 'HITS'|publisher=hitstv|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082016/https://www.hitstv.com/press-releases/hits-launch-jio.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jio-partners-hits-for-offering-hollywood-content-to-jiotv-users-report/79447352 | title = Jio partners HITS for offering Hollywood content to JioTV users | publisher = EconomicsTimes | date = 27 Nov 2020 | access-date = 30 November 2021 | archive-date = 30 November 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211130082015/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jio-partners-hits-for-offering-hollywood-content-to-jiotv-users-report/79447352 | url-status = live }}</ref>

==Viewership==
JioTV recorded a 84 million unique visitors in March 2020, an increase from 74 million unique visitors in March of the previous year. The company is owned by [[Jio Platforms]], the digital service business of [[Reliance Industries]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=India: unique visitors Jio TV 2020|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1028124/india-jiotv-unique-visitors-number/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=Statista|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027132550/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1028124/india-jiotv-unique-visitors-number/|url-status=live}}</ref>

According to a Kalagato report on [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] space, in 2018, JioTV saw around '''18%''' of active users after [[JioHotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]] which has 40% active users. In terms of national reach, Hotstar and JioTV both had 30% and 24% respectively market share.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inventiva.co.in/stories/with-40-active-users-hotstar-rules-ott-space-in-india-jio-tv-grabs-2-slot-kalagato/|title=With 40% active users Hotstar rules OTT space in India, Jio TV grabs #2 slot: Kalagato|publisher=Kalagato|date=21 Nov 2018|access-date=12 November 2021|archive-date=12 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112092952/https://www.inventiva.co.in/stories/with-40-active-users-hotstar-rules-ott-space-in-india-jio-tv-grabs-2-slot-kalagato/|url-status=live}}</ref>

JioTV recorded 74.5 million unique visitors in March 2019, which was an increase from 31.2 million unique visitors in March of the previous year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1028124/india-jiotv-unique-visitors-number/|title=Number of unique visitors on Jio TV in India 2017-2019|publisher=Statista|date=16 Oct 2020|access-date=11 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027132550/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1028124/india-jiotv-unique-visitors-number/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Jio has over 1000+ Channels List<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shil |first=S |date=2024-10-23 |title=100+ Jio TV Channels List, Availability, Price, And Other Details! - Briefly Today |url=https://brieflytoday.com/jio-tv-channels-list-availability-price/ |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Briefly Today |language=en-US}}</ref> that users can watch and enjoy.

==See also==
*[[JioHotstar]] – paid OTT service and Android Ios application
*[[JioSaavn]] – paid Music streaming service and Android Ios mobile application
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==References==
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{{Reliance Industries Limited}}

[[Category:Internet television streaming services]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2016]]
[[Category:2016 establishments in Maharashtra]]

JioTV - Revision history

LatonyaBiaggini at 07:42, 25 March 2026