For users seeking the flexibility of M3U playlists without the legal or security risks, the legitimate industry has moved towards providing standardized access:

Before you rush to download that "10,000 Channel Free JioTV M3U" file from a random website, consider these risks:

An M3U file is essentially a text file that points to a video or audio stream. Instead of opening a heavy app, you paste this link into a lightweight player like VLC Media Player, Kodi, or Perfect Player. It tells the software: “Here is the live stream URL for Sony TV,” or “Here is the stream for Star Plus.”