In this modern age-2023, mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, giving us access to immense content. One such content category is Live TV Streaming, which allows users to watch their favorite TV shows, prioritizing educational content, weddings, sports events, news, and more on their mobile devices. However, there are instances when we personally find ourselves in areas with no internet connectivity and we miss out on news, government scheme announcements, and much more. In such situations, the idea of accessing live TV on mobile is about to become possible, as NexGen Broadcast is being developed by DoT, I&B Ministry, and IIT Kanpur to explore the feasibility of broadcasting live TV channels on mobile phones without consume a data connection or without active internet connection . Used to be this technology, called D2M (Direct-to-Mobile) will enable mobile phone users to watch TV on their device, just like watching TV through cable or DTH. We can easily watch live TV on our mobile devices without the need for the Internet. Govt. will bring a new way to get live TV channels directly on mobile phones.

What is Direct-to-Mobile (DTM), the Government's NexGen Broadcast Technology, and how will it work?

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and IIT Kanpur are discussing the issue with representatives of the telecom and future of  broadcasting industries.

NexGen Broadcast is similar to an extension of a content delivery network (CDN) that is ideally integrated into over-the-top (OTT), also known as streaming TV, technology, which refers to content providers that deliver media distribute. Directly supplements the need for traditional cable or satellite TV services. On the other hand, streaming is a comprehensive technology used to transmit data (audio, video, etc.) across an ecosystem and architecture. This innovative approach enables direct-to-mobile (DTM) providers to harness the capabilities of existing CDNs and edge computing, creating a seamless TV viewing experience on mobile devices.

To test this, IIT Kanpur has set up a three-site live proof-of-concept (PoC) using a low-power BRH (Broadcast Radio Head) solution for NextGen Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT). There is a new paradigm, and it has been established in the Low-Power Cell Tower in Bangalore. Data Rate: Up to 24 Mbps by Saankhya Labs

Benefits of DTM Technology

1. Enhanced Audio and Video Quality

2. You can streaming TV without active internet connection any ware

3. Superior Viewing Experience.

4. Broadcast Video and other multimedia connect DTM phones

5. Cost-Effective Infrastructure

6. Emergency Alert & disaster management updates on Direct to mobile TV

7 User Interface and Applications

8. Prioritizing educational content and advertising revenue