Jio-Hotstar dispute takes a new turn

A new website called “Jiostar.com” has surfaced during the Jiohotstar.com debate, with a teaser “coming soon.”

After Star India and Viacom18 merged, Reliance Industries is anticipated to keep Disney+ Hotstar as the exclusive streaming service, according to people familiar with the situation who spoke to Media. According to insiders who spoke to ET, JioCinema would become the primary streaming platform for the merged company when it merges with Disney+ Hotstar.

RIL has looked at a number of different approaches to the streaming industry. At one point, there were talks of operating two distinct platforms—one for entertainment and one for sports—and the possibility of incorporating Disney+ Hotstar into JioCinema.

Jainam and Jivika, brothers from Dubai, previously provided “Team Reliance” the JioHotstar domain name at no cost. The domain was purchased by the brothers from an app developer in Delhi who intended to sell it to Reliance in order to raise money for his schooling.

“After all the discussions, we now think it might be best for Team Reliance to have this domain, if they want it,” the siblings wrote on the website, outlining their intentions. With all the required documentation, we are pleased to provide them [JioHotstar domain] at no cost.

The siblings made this choice after receiving many proposals to purchase the domain, some of which were genuine and included large amounts of money. They insisted, meanwhile, that the domain was never offered for sale.

In order to help the developer and highlight their “seva (service) journey,” the siblings bought the domain. They made it clear that they had no intention of making money from the domain or stirring any trouble.

If Reliance is interested in purchasing the domain, they have been asked to get in touch with them.