JioCinema apologies for the poor streaming of the FIFA World Cup

Slow buffering was the main issue users raked up online.

 JioCinema, a streaming app from Viacom18, has apologised to viewers who complained of a poor viewing experience during the opening ceremony and the first match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday (20 November 2022).

“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,” tweeted the app.

Users who had downloaded the app to stream the first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador complained of poof buffering and said it ruined the opening ceremony and the match.

JioCinema and Sports 18 every 30 seconds pic.twitter.com/ZBfkePZrLL

— Bhatkela (@Bhatkela) November 20, 2022

Looks like they are sending live telecast frames to Jio Cinema via courier from Qatar. Instead of Frames per second, Frames per 3-5 business days.

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 20, 2022

Already has beaten Sony LIV in being the worst Sports Streaming app. Congratulations on that Jio Cinema !!!! #FIFAWorldCup

— Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528) November 20, 2022

Arre jio cinema ☕@JioCinema fix this damn buffering will ya ... Or for the love of God please sell streaming rights back to voot pic.twitter.com/iSqklUKGeh

— Jordan Trillo (@JordanTrillo__) November 20, 2022

Jio Cinema lagging
Sports 18 with no commentary

And we dream of India playing the FIFA World Cup one day..👏👏👏

— Krutik (@Eric_and10hags) November 20, 2022

Viacom18 announced in October that JioCinema will live-stream all the matches and offer curated content around the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.