India's JioHotstar launches internationally without live sports, replacing Hotstar in the UK, Canada, and Singapore; the company says it has 500M+ MAUs in India
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JioHotstar going global without live sports but with a 500M+ MAU home base is a bet that diaspora demand and local content can offset the sports tax. If you rely on cricket or other sports rights as your moat in these markets, assume ARPU and churn pressure as Jio undercuts on price and bundles.
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