JioStar pulls the plug on IPTV piracy in Andhra

MUMBAI: In a major win for India’s digital rights landscape, JioStar’s swift action against the illegal IPTV app Rolex TV has led to a full-scale takedown in Andhra Pradesh. Acting on a detailed complaint from JioStar, law enforcement authorities in Annamayya district dismantled the operation, reaffirming that piracy, no matter how clever, won’t stay under the radar for long.

The move followed sharp ground intelligence gathered by JioStar’s distribution business growth team, whose on-field efforts helped trace and disrupt Rolex TV’s piracy network. Investigations revealed the app was illegally streaming more than 10,000 live channels and a massive library of global on-demand content, violating multiple intellectual property and broadcast rights.

In a disturbing twist, operators were found using Telegram and similar platforms to lure young people with fake “work-from-home” jobs. One minor was among those misled, shining a light on the growing social and ethical dangers of digital piracy.

Authorities have since shut down Rolex TV, striking a major blow against a cross-border piracy ring. The operation highlights how content theft not only causes financial damage but also raises broader cultural and security concerns for the nation.

Earlier this year, JioStar, working with Gujarat Cyber Police, had successfully dismantled another illegal IPTV network, BOS IPTV, which was responsible for revenue losses exceeding Rs 700 crore.

With this latest victory, JioStar has once again proved that protecting India’s digital ecosystem is not just a business priority but a moral one. The company continues to invest in surveillance, legal action, and public awareness to ensure content creators, distributors, and viewers can enjoy a fair and safe digital future.