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Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n

OTT (over-the-top)<\/b> means video or audio delivered over the internet, bypassing cable or DTH. In India, cheap mobile data turned OTT into a mass medium, with hundreds of millions of people watching films, series and cricket on their phones.<\/p>\n

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OTT Platforms in India Explained: How Streaming Works, Top Apps and Rules \u2013 infographic by Tiwaripedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How OTT streaming works<\/h2>\n
  1. Content is stored on servers and copied across a content delivery network (CDN).<\/li>
  2. Your app requests the video.<\/li>
  3. The nearest server streams small chunks.<\/li>
  4. Adaptive bitrate streaming adjusts quality to your internet speed.<\/li>
  5. DRM encryption prevents piracy.<\/li><\/ol>\n

    Business models<\/h2>\n
    Model<\/th>How it earns<\/th>Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    SVOD (subscription)<\/td>Monthly or yearly plans<\/td>Netflix, Prime Video<\/td><\/tr>
    AVOD (ad-supported)<\/td>Free content with ads<\/td>YouTube, MX Player<\/td><\/tr>
    Hybrid<\/td>Free tier with ads plus paid plans<\/td>JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5<\/td><\/tr>
    TVOD (pay-per-view)<\/td>Rent or buy a single title<\/td>Prime Video store<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n

    Major OTT platforms in India<\/h2>\n