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The home-grown Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting technology, developed by Saankhya Labs and IIT Kanpur, allows users to stream video and audio conte

As the world engrosses in the digital era, India is at the forefront of creating new content for the audiences. The technology for streaming such content

Indias Prime Minister Tarun Kapoor has emphasized the importance of providing basic services like communication and broadcasting at the lowest cost, stating that common men have the right to access these services. The summit aims to promote Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting as a major disruption in the mobile broadcasting space.

“Launch of a pilot is the first step because there are challenges. While the technology is there, and it can be adopted, but in a device, you require a certain chip or attachment. To see how that adoption takes place, pilots will be required, Apurva Chandra, secretary, ministry of information & broadcasting, said.

Dot: Kapoor said that the Centre is looking forward to new technologies that can change the service landscape.

Industry challenges persist for the pilot launch of D2M broadcasting, as smartphones will require specialized chips or add-on dongles. Saankhya Labs has unveiled a chip and dongle that could tap millions of users for D2M broadcasting, with plans to reach a scale of 10 million users.

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Telecom operators have raised concerns over the governments draft policy on direct-to-mobile (D2M) networks, urging a reevaluation to ensure a fair playing field. They have warned of potential regulatory arbitrage if the policy is implemented hastily. The government is currently considering a proposal for D2M networks that would allow TV channels to be streamed on mobile devices without using cellular data.

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