JioCinema trends on Twitter as Indians complain about lag during FIFA World Cup matches

Users in India have been voicing their disappointment over the lag and buffering speed during the live-streaming of FIFA World Cup matches on JioCinema app.

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Viacom Network 18 had won the broadcasting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in India.

FIFA World Cup fever is catching up with Indian fans as the tournament in Qatar, the first time it is being held in the Middle East, is now underway. However, fans have been fuming as they are unhappy with the lag in the streaming service on JioCinema app, the official streaming partner of the FIFA World Cup in India.

While the fans were left utterly disappointed with the buffering speed and lag during the opening match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, there are still many people who continue to face the same issues.

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JioCinema’s Twitter handle had acknowledged the problem and posted, “Dear @JioCinema fans, We are continuously working to give you a great experience. Please upgrade your app to the latest version to enjoy #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022. Apologies for any inconvenience.”

Dear @JioCinema fans,

We are continuously working to give you a great experience. Please upgrade your app to the latest version to enjoy #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022. Apologies for any inconvenience.#FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 | @FIFAWorldCup

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 20, 2022

Fans in India have lambasted the streaming service for spoiling their FIFA World Cup experience.

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“I watched FIFA on an illegal stream which had about 700k people watching in 4K UHD. Didn’t even buffer once. This guy’s server might be in his mom’s basement and yet faster than a billion dollar company #Jiodown #JioCinema,” tweeted a user.

“Reliance has single handedly ruined the entire world cup experience with their sub standard app. They are literally beta testing #JioCinema for #IPL2023 season. Please show some respect to Indian football fans too! #FIFAWorldCup2022,” wrote another.

“Hey @elonmusk can you buy #JioCinema and fire the guys who ruined our fifa world cup opening ceremony,” another user joked. “I’d rather listen to commentary in radio than watch in #JioCinema. Absolute kill joy,” said yet another.

Is the 14mins stoppage time coz of stoppage of play or compensation for the lag in #JioCinema ? pic.twitter.com/n5dJW7TMXu

— K Roshan (@roshan729) November 21, 2022

I watched FIFA on an illegal stream which had about 700k people watching in 4K UHD. Didn’t even buffer once. This guy’s server might be in his mom’s basement and yet faster than a billion dollar company #Jiodown #JioCinema

— Siddharth Sai (@ssaig) November 21, 2022

Reliance has single handedly ruined the entire world cup experience with their sub standard app. They are literally beta testing #JioCinema for #IPL2023 season. Please show some respect to Indian football fans too! #FIFAWorldCup2022 https://t.co/dH5KxU2RMv

— Abhijai Singh (@abhijai09) November 21, 2022

#JioCinema you need to understand, we get the #Fifa World Cup ONCE IN 4 YEARS. This ain’t IPL or some crap that happens yearly. If you think putting up such a shitty service will gain you long term paying customers, you’re delusional.Fix it or give the rights to a better ott.

— TannyWWE (@tanny_wwe) November 21, 2022

#JioCinema This is the experience of Jio Cinema. pic.twitter.com/AHkPT0fdog

— Sandip Sharma (@Sandip_mngt) November 21, 2022

This is how I watched the first goal of #FIFAWorldCup2022 !!!!! #JioCinema #EcuadorvsQatar pic.twitter.com/fe9zQ5tvgO

— Hariom Yadav (@HariomY90522494) November 21, 2022

It seems #JioCinema is not optimized for Android/Google TV platform. I streamed USA Vs. Wales on computer and it was running crisply smooth without frame drop. No buffering, no freezing.

Even 15-20 mbps internet speed is enough to stream content in 4K on one device at one point

— ARITRA BHATTACHARYA (@roopan07) November 22, 2022
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Viacom Network 18 had won the broadcasting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in India. All the matches will be telecast on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels and live-streamed on the JioCinema app. The final of the FIFA World Cup will be held on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium.

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