Summary:

Ahead of the WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai, Free Stream Technologies, Lava International, and HMD Global announced plans to launch Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones. D2M technology uses terrestrial TV airwaves to deliver live TV, video, music, and messages without requiring an internet connection or Wi-Fi. This initiative supports Prime Minister Modi’s "Viksit Bharat" vision and the "Make in India" campaign, with devices powered by Tejas Networks' SL-3000 chipsets for widespread D2M deployment.

The collaboration between Free Stream Technologies, Lava International, and HMD Global aims to build a robust device ecosystem for large-scale D2M adoption across India. Director Sumeet Nindrajog highlighted the critical role of Lava and HMD in making affordable D2M phones accessible nationwide. Tejas Networks' platform enables the delivery of targeted content. Following successful proof-of-concept trials led by IIT Kanpur and Prasar Bharati, the project exemplifies India-U.S. collaboration and showcases India's advancing technological capabilities in mobile broadcasting.

Source: IBEF

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