No internet needed: How D2M broadcast technology enables movie streaming on smartphones
'Direct-to-Mobile' technology works in the same way as your 'Direct-to-Home' (DTH) TV. Broadcasters will send signals directly to mobile phones without the need for a SIM card or internet.
No internet needed: How D2M broadcast technology enables movie streaming on smartphones
D2M Broadcast Technology: D2M Broadcast Technology is making headlines all over as it allows users to watch live matches, movies or news on their smartphones without internet. It means that the users of this service will not need to depend on expensive data packs or Wi-Fi to watch live matches or movies. The Indian government has started testing 'Direct-to-Mobile' (D2M) technology, increasing private telecom companies' tensions. Let's know more about D2M technology.
What is D2M technology?
In simple words, Direct-to-Mobile technology is just like your 'Direct-to-Home' (DTH) TV. Broadcasters send direct signals to smartphone. Interestingly, this service doesn't need any SIM card or internet, allowing users to enjoy buffer-free streaming.
Testing Underway Continues In 19 Cities
As per several reports, the D2M technology is being tested in more than 19 cities across the country. The government is testing the technology in collaboration with Prasar Bharati and IIT Kanpur and aims to begin the process of commercial rollout by mid-2026. To create the needed infrastructure for the service the government is investing Rs 8,000 crore.
Big Tension For Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodaphone Idea
The rapid development in the D2M technology has created panic among private telecom giants like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea. But why?
Video streaming accounts for approx 80 percent of mobile data usage. It means that if the streaming becomes free, it will directly impact private telecom companies' profits.
HIGHLIGHTS
- D2M (Direct-to-Mobile) technology will allow users to watch live TV, movies on phones without internet or SIM cards.
- The Indian government is testing D2M technology in over 19 cities
- Centre, with the help of Prasar Bharati and IIT Kanpur, planning for a commercial rollout by mid-2026.
- The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 8,000 crore. The amount will be spent on infrastructure building.
- D2M promises benefits like - free entertainment, better rural connectivity and emergency alerts.
Private players want the spectrum used for D2M to follow the same auction rules.
To use the D2M service, current smartphones will require a special chipset. These chipsets will help the phones to receive D2M signals.
Adding a chipset to smartphones to use the D2M service could lead to a slight increase in phone prices.
What Will Be The Benefit To Public?
Users will be able to watch live sports and TV channels without internet charges.
Video content will reach rural areas effectively, where internet signals are weak.
In times of disaster, the government can send important or SOS information directly to people's phones even without a network.
It is to be noted that the D2M technology can emerge as the next chapter of the digital revolution in India. Amid the strong opposition from telecom operators and regulatory hurdles, it will be interesting to see how this technology reaches the common man's pocket.
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