Sports fans are voicing growing dissatisfaction with the streaming quality on platforms like SonyLIV and FanCode, particularly for football coverage. Despite repeated complaints and promises of improvement, viewers claim the picture quality remains subpar, far below what they expect in 2025’s OTT landscape.
The frustration stems from choppy visuals, poor resolution, and noticeable lag, making it difficult to enjoy fast-paced matches. For football, where every pass and goal happens in split seconds, compromised clarity doesn’t just ruin the experience, it can make following the game itself a struggle.
What adds to the discontent is the contrast with other major OTT players. Viewers point out that services like JioHotstar, Prime Video, and Netflix consistently deliver sharper, more stable streams for high-profile events. The disparity has led many fans to hope that broadcasting rights for these sporting events might shift to platforms with proven track records in handling live streams.
In an era where sports streaming has become a primary viewing option, quality should be non-negotiable. For many subscribers, the appeal of OTT lies in its convenience and the promise of high-definition, uninterrupted coverage. When that promise is broken, it not only damages the platform’s reputation but also risks losing a loyal sports audience to competitors.
Unless SonyLIV and FanCode invest in fixing these persistent issues, fans may eventually stop waiting for improvements, and start watching elsewhere.
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