{"id":2087,"date":"2026-05-05T01:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:28:59","slug":"how-to-set-song-as-jio-caller-tune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/how-to-set-song-as-jio-caller-tune\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Your Song as Jio Caller Tune &#8211; Artist Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio is India\u2019s largest telecom network with <\/span><b>410+ million subscribers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When a Jio user sets your song as their Jio Tune, every person who calls them hears your music instead of \u201ctring tring.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is free promotion to potentially dozens of people per day, per subscriber. Multiply that by thousands of subscribers and you have a passive discovery machine that no streaming playlist can match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here is what most artists do not understand: <\/span><b>Jio Tune is not a standalone service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It runs through JioSaavn. Your song must be on JioSaavn for it to be available as a Jio Caller Tune. And that connection creates both an opportunity and a common technical problem that we will solve in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The JioSaavn &amp; Jio Tune Connection (Why This Matters)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most important thing to understand before we get into the process. Jio does not have a separate caller tune platform. Instead, <\/span><b>JioSaavn powers the entire Jio Tune service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They are the same ecosystem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio (telecom operator) owns JioSaavn (streaming platform)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn\u2019s music catalogue IS the Jio Tune catalogue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you distribute to JioSaavn, your song automatically becomes eligible for Jio Tune<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your distributor must specifically enable CRBT during JioSaavn delivery. Just being on JioSaavn does not automatically create a caller tune.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This connection means three things for artists:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Advantage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One distribution covers both JioSaavn streaming AND Jio Tune. You earn streaming royalties when people play your song on JioSaavn, AND caller tune revenue when they set it as their Jio Tune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your CRBT distributor must also be the one delivering your song to JioSaavn. If your song is already on JioSaavn through a different distributor (like DistroKid), there is a conflict that needs resolving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Context:<\/strong> We covered JioSaavn\u2019s full distribution process in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-song-on-jiosaavn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn guide for independent artists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This guide focuses specifically on the Jio Tune side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jio Tune by the Numbers<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Metric<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Data<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jio Subscribers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>410+ million<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Monthly Subscription Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b949\/month (charged to subscriber)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Artist Earning Per Download<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. \u20b92\u20135 per user who sets your tune<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Linked Streaming Platform<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>How Users Set It<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn app or dial *388#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Approval Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201310 business days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Clip Length<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201345 seconds per clip<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Clips Per Song<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20135 (depends on song length)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed earning scenarios and how caller tune revenue compares to streaming, read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/caller-tune-revenue-artists-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRBT revenue guide for Indian artists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step-by-Step: Getting Your Song as a Jio Caller Tune<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Choose a Distributor with Jio CRBT Support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need an Indian distributor that has a direct partnership with JioSaavn for both streaming and CRBT delivery. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/caller-tune-distribution-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivers to JioSaavn + Jio Tune in a single package along with Airtel, Vi, BSNL, and 150+ streaming platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Critical: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, and RouteNote do NOT offer Jio Tune distribution. If you are currently using any of these, your song may be on JioSaavn for streaming but it will NOT be available as a Jio Caller Tune.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Upload Your Song with CRBT Enabled<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log into your distributor\u2019s CMS, start a new release, and upload your WAV audio file and cover artwork. Fill in all metadata. During platform selection, ensure both <\/span><b>JioSaavn (streaming)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>CRBT \/ Caller Tune<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Select Your Best Clips for Jio Tune<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you decide what callers will hear. Each clip is 30\u201345 seconds. Choose wisely because these clips represent your song in a format where the listener has no choice but to hear it:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Priority<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What to Select<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why It Works as Caller Tune<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Must<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chorus \/ main hook<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instantly recognisable. 80%+ of users will choose this. It is the section people hum.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Pre-chorus building into chorus<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates anticipation. Callers get the build-up experience in 30 seconds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good option<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Catchiest verse<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lyric-driven songs where the story matters as much as the hook.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Instrumental drop \/ beat switch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works for EDM, trap, and beat-heavy music where the drop is the highlight.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Caller tune listening context: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the person hearing your caller tune is waiting for someone to pick up. They are distracted, impatient, and the call might connect in 5\u201315 seconds. Your clip needs to grab attention immediately. Slow intros and build-ups that take 20+ seconds to get interesting do not work well as caller tunes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Submit and Wait for JioSaavn + Jio Tune Approval<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your distributor will review your submission (24\u201348 hours), then deliver to JioSaavn with CRBT enabled. JioSaavn\u2019s review process takes an additional 1\u201315 business days. During this time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your song goes live on JioSaavn for streaming (usually 1\u20137 days)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your CRBT clips are processed and Jio Tune codes are generated (1\u201315 days)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streaming goes live before caller tune\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Receive Your Jio Tune CRBT Codes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your distributor will notify you when your Jio Tune is live and provide you with CRBT codes. Now users can set your song through two methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 1: JioSaavn App<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio subscriber opens the <\/span><b>JioSaavn app<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searches for your <\/span><b>song name or artist name<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opens your song page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taps <\/span><b>\u201cSet as Jio Tune\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selects which clip to use (if multiple available)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirms \u2014 done! Your song is now their caller tune<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Method 2: Dial *388#<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio subscriber dials **\\*388#** from their phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows the <\/span><b>USSD menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search or browse caller tunes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searches for your song name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selects and confirms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JioSaavn app method is more user-friendly and is what you should recommend to fans. The *388# method works for users who do not have JioSaavn installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Already on JioSaavn via DistroKid\/TuneCore? How to Add Jio Tune<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most common situations Indian artists face. Your song is live on JioSaavn through an international distributor, but you cannot get it as a Jio Caller Tune because that distributor does not support CRBT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are your options:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option A: Switch Entirely to an Indian Distributor (Recommended)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take down your song from your current distributor. Re-upload through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using <strong>the same ISRC code<\/strong>. This preserves your streaming history and playlist placements on JioSaavn and all other platforms. Now your Indian distributor handles both streaming + Jio Tune from one dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Process time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2\u20134 weeks (takedown + re-upload + platform processing).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option B: Add CRBT Only Through a Second Distributor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your current distributor for streaming, and use an Indian distributor <\/span><b>only for CRBT.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The challenge: your CRBT distributor needs to deliver to JioSaavn for Jio Tune to work. This creates a conflict because two distributors delivering the same song to JioSaavn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your CRBT distributor takes down the JioSaavn-only delivery from your primary distributor and re-delivers with CRBT enabled. Coordinate with both distributors to avoid gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Option A is cleaner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having one distributor for everything avoids conflicts, simplifies royalty tracking, and ensures consistent metadata. Option B works but requires coordination between two distributors, which can cause delays and confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Promote Your Jio Tune for Maximum Downloads<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Jio Tune is live. Now you need people to actually set it. Here are Jio-specific promotion strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Share the JioSaavn Direct Link<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy the direct link to your song on JioSaavn. Share it on Instagram Stories, WhatsApp, and YouTube with the instruction: <\/span><b>\u201cTap the link, then tap \u2018Set as Jio Tune\u2019.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make it as easy as two taps. The fewer steps fans have to think about, the more downloads you get.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Create an Instagram Story with *388# Code<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design a simple Story graphic with your song artwork, the *388# dial code, and a clear instruction: <em>\u201cJio walo! Dial *388# aur mera gaana apni caller tune mein lagao!\u201d<\/em> Save this as a Story Highlight so it stays visible permanently on your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. WhatsApp Broadcast to Jio Users<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India runs on WhatsApp. Send a personal message with your JioSaavn link to your WhatsApp contacts. Even better is to ask which network they use. If Jio, send the Jio Tune link. If Airtel, send the Wynk link. Personalised asks convert far better than generic broadcast messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Mention in Every Music Video and YouTube Description<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a CTA at the end of your music video: \u201cApna Jio Tune set karo &#8211; JioSaavn pe search karo [song name].\u201d Include the *388# code and JioSaavn link in every YouTube video description. This is permanent, searchable, and catches fans who discover your music through YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Leverage the Viral Loop<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind fans of the viral benefit: <\/span><b>\u201cJab tum Jio Tune lagaoge, har koi jo tumhe call karega wo mera gaana sunegaa. Free mein meri music promote hogi!\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People love the idea that they are personally promoting music they like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For promotion strategies across all networks (not just Jio), read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/caller-tune-distribution-india-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete CRBT distribution guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Can You Earn from Jio Tune Specifically?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio is the biggest network, so it has the highest earning potential among all four operators. Here are Jio-specific estimates:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jio Tune Downloads<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Initial Revenue<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Ongoing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Total<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9200\u2013500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9200\u2013400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,600\u20135,300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,000\u20135,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,500\u20133,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920,000\u201341,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b910,000\u201325,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b95,000\u201315,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b970,000\u20132,05,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b940,000\u20131,00,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b920,000\u201360,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b92,80,000\u20138,20,000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,00,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b92,00,000+<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b91,00,000+<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b914,00,000+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And remember, this is Jio alone. You are simultaneously earning from Airtel Hello Tune, Vi Caller Tune, and BSNL Tune on the other three networks. Plus streaming royalties from all platforms. Plus YouTube Content ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the combined revenue picture, read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/how-to-earn-money-from-music-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 revenue streams guide for Indian artists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Problems with Jio Tune (and How to Fix Them)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Problem: Song is on JioSaavn but no \u201cSet as Jio Tune\u201d button<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means your song was delivered to JioSaavn for streaming only, without CRBT enabled. Your distributor did not submit the caller tune component. Contact them and ask them to enable CRBT delivery to JioSaavn. If your distributor does not support CRBT (DistroKid, TuneCore etc.), you will need to switch or add an Indian distributor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Problem: Jio Tune went live but fans cannot find it<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search delay on JioSaavn can take 24\u201348 hours after Jio Tune goes live. Also, ensure fans are searching the <\/span><b>exact song title and artist name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it appears on JioSaavn. Spelling variations cause search misses. Share the direct JioSaavn link instead of asking fans to search.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Problem: Song is on JioSaavn via DistroKid, cannot add Jio Tune<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covered above in detail. Cleanest solution: switch to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all distribution using the same ISRC code. Your JioSaavn streaming continues seamlessly, and Jio Tune gets added automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Problem: CRBT code does not work when fans try to set<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the fan is on Jio network (Airtel codes do not work on Jio and vice versa). Verify that *388# is being dialed, not a different code. Ask the fan to try through the JioSaavn app instead because it is more reliable. If the issue persists, contact your distributor to verify the CRBT status.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Problem: Caller tune is playing but I am not seeing revenue<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caller tune revenue reporting is delayed by 1\u20133 months. Unlike Spotify which shows near-real-time data, CRBT royalties are reported quarterly in most cases. Check with your distributor about their CRBT reporting cycle. If revenue still does not appear after 3 months, escalate with your distributor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jio Tune vs Airtel vs Vi vs BSNL: Quick Comparison<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Jio Tune<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Airtel Hello<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Vi Tune<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>BSNL Tune<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subscribers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>410M+<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">330M+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">240M+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110M+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Monthly Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b949<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b936<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b936<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Linked Platform<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wynk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Approval Speed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7\u201310 days<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201314 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201314 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201314 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>User Setup<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JioSaavn app \/ *388#<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wynk \/ 56789<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaana \/ 56789<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56700<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reach Strength<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highest<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio has the largest subscriber base, the highest monthly fee (meaning more per-subscriber revenue), and the fastest approval. It should be your primary Jio Tune focus. But always distribute to all four networks for maximum coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the complete process across all four networks, read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/caller-tune-distribution-india-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRBT distribution guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How do I get my song as a Jio Caller Tune?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribute through an Indian distributor with Jio CRBT support, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/caller-tune-distribution-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your song is delivered to JioSaavn with CRBT enabled. Goes live as Jio Tune in 1\u201315 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why does my song need to be on JioSaavn?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio Tune is powered by JioSaavn i.e. same ecosystem. JioSaavn\u2019s catalogue is the Jio Tune catalogue. Your CRBT distributor must also deliver to JioSaavn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does Jio Tune pay artists?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately \u20b92\u20135 per download plus a share of the \u20b949\/month subscriber fee. 5,000 Jio Tune users can generate \u20b95,000\u201315,000\/month in ongoing revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does Jio Tune approval take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201310 business days after distributor submission. Fastest among all four Indian telecom networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Jio users find my song in JioSaavn?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Once live, search in JioSaavn app and tap \u201cSet as Jio Tune.\u201d Also accessible via *388#.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>My song is on JioSaavn via DistroKid, can I get Jio Tune?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DistroKid does not support Jio Tune. You need to switch to an Indian distributor or add a CRBT-specific distributor. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> handles both streaming + Jio Tune in one package. Use the same ISRC code to preserve stream history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do I promote my Jio Tune?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share JioSaavn direct link + *388# code on Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube. Ask Jio-using fans directly. Add to music video descriptions. Remind fans that their Jio Tune promotes your music to every caller.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Jio Tune distribution included in standard distribution?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Indian distributors like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/caller-tune-distribution-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, yes. It is included in standard package along with Airtel, Vi, BSNL, and all streaming platforms. No extra fee. Not available with DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, or RouteNote.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get Your Song on Jio Tune Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jio is India\u2019s largest telecom network. 410+ million subscribers. Every phone call is an opportunity for someone to hear your music. Getting your song as a Jio Caller Tune is one of the highest-impact, lowest-effort actions you can take as an Indian artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/caller-tune-distribution-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribute with The Black Turn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your song goes on JioSaavn + Jio Tune + Airtel + Vi + BSNL + Spotify + Apple Music + 150 platforms. One upload. One payment. Lifetime distribution. 95% royalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">410 million Jio users are waiting. 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