Stream Video Without SIM With Direct to Mobile Broadcasting Trails Internet Connection in 19 Cities Soon

Mobile users will soon be able to stream videos without a SIM card or internet connection, as direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast technology is set to become a reality in the near future. Developed by Saankhya Labs and IIT Kanpur, D2M broadcast technology leverages terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure and spectrum designated by public broadcasters to transmit video, audio and data signals directly to compatible mobile and smart devices. This allows multimedia content to be streamed directly to smartphones without a SIM card or internet connection.

According to news agency PTI AccordingAddressing a broadcast summit, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra said domestic direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology will soon be tested in 19 cities and also stressed on reserving 470-582 MHz spectrum for this emerging technology.

Speaking at the conference, Chandra said shifting 25-30 per cent of video traffic to D2M will overcome bottlenecks in 5G networks, accelerating the country’s digital growth and democratising content distribution.

Last year, pilot projects to trial D2M technology were run in Bengaluru, Kartavya Path and Noida.

The report further states that Chandra said at the conference that D2M technology will help reach around 8-9 crore households across the country that do not have a TV. Out of the 280 million households in the country, only 190 million have television sets. He also said that there are 80 crore smartphones in the country and 69 percent of the content accessed by users is in video format.

With the potential to reach over a billion mobile devices, the adoption of D2M technology promises tremendous benefits, including cost reductions in data transmission and access, improved network efficiency, and potentially the establishment of a nationwide emergency alert system.