Indonesian video streaming service
Not to be confused with
video .
PT Vidio Dot Com (Vidio ) is an Indonesianover-the-top subscription andFAST streaming television service established on 15 October 2014. Originally owned by Mediatama Anugrah Citra, now owned bySurya Citra Media , both are subsidiaries ofEmtek .[ 1] The service's content consists offree-to-air and pay TV channels, live streaming events, films and series, including Vidio original programs.[ 2] In 2022, Vidio was the largestvideo on demand service provider in Indonesia, beatingNetflix ,Disney+ Hotstar , andAmazon Prime Video .[ 3]
Founded as the Indonesian counterpart ofYouTube ,[ 4] Vidio originally consisted mostly ofuser-generated content and TV content from Emtek's media outlets. In 2015, Vidio had about 3,000 to 4,000 monthly active users.[ 5] [ 6]
Emtek's total investment in Vidio as of March 2019 reached IDR 240 billion. Surya Citra Media planned to take over Vidio at a price of IDR 115 billion.[ 7] After producing 3 original series in 2019, Vidio began to release more original series on Vidio Premier, their premium subscription service, dubbed as "Vidio Originals" in 2020. In the same year, Vidio had 40 million active users.[ 8]
During theCOVID-19 pandemic , the platform saw 225% growth and recorded more than 5 million downloads inApp Store andPlay Store .[ 9] [ 10]
On 7 November 2021,MNC noticed the removal of all MNC'sTelevision channels to Vidio under alleged ancarriage dispute when MNC Vision Networks ownedVision+ forRCTI ,MNCTV ,GTV andiNews .[ 11]
Vidio is exclusive digital broadcaster ofPremier League from 2022–2023 to 2025–2026 season.[ 12] Most of the big matches were streamed exclusively on the platform with its sister networkSCTV andMoji aired the remainders.
AfterFox Sports Asia ceased operation in October 2021,Emtek acquired the rights to broadcastFormula One for the remainder of 2021 and 2022 season.[ 13] The races were broadcast inChampions TV 4 (which included in Vidio's premium subscription)[ 14] and FTA terrestrial channelMoji .
Vidio officially held its rights for2022 FIFA World Cup broadcaster in Qatar,2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina,2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia and upcoming2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup would be broadcast.
The following is a list of company ownership based onSurya Citra Media 's financial statements as of September 30, 2024.[ 15]
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