The central government recently announced that the trials of the home-grown Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology, developed by Saankhya Labs and IIT Kanpur, will soon be held in 19 cities.
This technology will enable mobile users to stream videos on their smartphones without an active internet connection.
What is Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Technology?
Direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology is a method of transmitting content directly to mobile devices using broadcast signals. D2M uses broadcast networks, similar to those for TV and radio, to send content directly to mobile devices, bypassing traditional cellular or internet data networks.
This technology is efficient for delivering the same content to many users simultaneously, reducing the load on cellular networks and making it ideal for live events or popular broadcasts.
Mobile devices need to be equipped with specific hardware to receive and decode broadcast signals, which may require new standards in smartphone manufacturing.
Benefits of Direct Broadcasting
D2M can offer high-quality video and audio streaming, as it doesn’t depend on the variable speed and stability of an internet connection.
Users could receive terrestrial digital TV content on handsets, similar to FM radio. The technology could broadcast emergency alerts, public safety messages, and social services. Telecom operators could offload video content to broadcasting networks, reducing network congestion. Currently, no mobile devices support these broadcasting technologies or standards globally.
The success of D2M in India will depend on the development of a device ecosystem and the ability to broadcast to a vast number of open-market mobile devices.
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