What is the new direct-to-mobile technology, exactly? How will this phone handle live channels without an internet connection?

 What is the new direct-to-mobile technology, exactly? How will this phone handle live channels without an internet connection?

The Indian government is developing a new Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology that would enable offline viewing of live TV channels on mobile devices.

In Delhi. The potential of a brand-new Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology is being investigated by the Indian government. This would enable mobile customers to view live TV channels on their devices without an internet connection. According to sources, IIT-Kanpur, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are working on the specifics.

IIT-Kanpur published a white paper on D2M broadcasting on June 1 of last year in association with Prasar Bharati and Telecom Development Society. D2M was referred to in this white paper as a component of NextGen Broadcast (NGB), which integrates a number of current technologies to get the best outcomes possible. In the nation, there are more than 800 million mobile subscribers. The government aims to deploy this technology for content distribution in such a scenario. especially

to inform and educate about emergencies. Telecom companies can, however, object to it. As a result, their data income and business strategy will be impacted.

Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Technology: What is it?

In terms of the science underlying D2M, it works similarly to FM radio. wherein a single device's receiver is capable of receiving radio waves of several frequencies. This cutting-edge technology combines broadband with broadcast and makes use of mobile devices to pick up local digital TV signals. D2M allows for the direct streaming of multimedia content, including live TV events, to a phone without the need for the Internet.

According to Parag Naik, CEO of Sankhya Labs, this technology is original and "Made in India," making it the first of its type in the world. Delivery of material, particularly video content, will undergo a revolution thanks to D2M.

What is the necessity for this technology?

Mobile data usage is increasing in India as content consumption shifts from TVs to smartphones. Mobile phones need to have direct broadcasting capabilities, which is why it's crucial. According to a study by IIT Kanpur, smartphones with broadcast capabilities would be able to transmit a variety of high-quality video and audio services. This will make efficient use of the scarce spectrum, which will ease the strain on the cellular network.

In addition, the usage of smartphones has led to a surge in bogus news and viral material. That presents a problem for the government.

The country realised the value of broadcast media as well as the unreliability of online media during the Covid-19 shutdown, crises of national importance, and other events of natural catastrophes.

How may D2M be applied broadly?

The IIT-Kanpur white paper offers various suggestions for efficient large-scale applications of D2M.

Without the use of cellular or internet networks, emergency notifications may be transmitted directly and reliably.

It is possible to give tailored audio information on disaster management that is both direct and realistic.

By transforming radio services to a common shared broadcast infrastructure, where both audio and video broadcasts may be accessed through a single interface on a smartphone or smart device, valuable spectrum, land, personnel, and other public resources can be preserved.

What are the difficulties?

DoT is at the moment researching D2M technology. It's currently in the planning phase. Getting together several stakeholders, particularly telecom, to implement the D2M technology on a wide scale is the government's largest difficulty. The government will need to create a compelling proposal to win over different interests. The government will also need to address infrastructural issues if it wants to use the technology widely. Making technology accessible in every region of the nation will not be simple.