D2M tech lets phones receive live TV, video, audio, and text via terrestrial TV signals.
Lava's device will feature a MediaTek MT6261 SoC.
HMD's phones will come with Saankhya SL3000 chip.
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and Lava have announced the plan to showcase their new feature phones equipped with Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology. HMD in collaboration with FreeStream, Sinclair, and Tejas Networks, will showcase their D2M devices at the upcoming World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. Lava too has partnered with Tejas Networks to launch its feature phone at the event. Waves 2025 is scheduled to take place from May 1 to 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
SurveyLava has also teased some of the key features of the upcoming device. The brand has confirmed that the D2M phone will be powered by a MediaTek MT6261 SoC and an integrated Saankhya SL3000 chip. The device reportedly includes a UHF antenna for TV reception, GSM for voice calls, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, and a 2,200mAh battery.
On the other hand, HMD D2M phones are said to use Saankhya Labs’ SL-3000 chipset. They will have access to a Core Network platform for targeted ads, CDN offloading, educational content, emergency alerts, and other features.
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What is D2M technology and how does it work?
D2M is a broadcast technology that has the potential to transform the way users consume content and data. It uses terrestrial TV signals to send live television, video, audio, and text messages to mobile devices without the need for Wi-Fi or internet connectivity. This means that users will not require an active internet connection to access YouTube, Netflix, text messages, or other digital services.
The technology will be similar to an FM radio found on phones and in cars, delivering both video and audio.
Meanwhile, the government of India has already tested the D2M technology across 19 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Noida. The full-scale testing is expected to begin soon. However, the exact dates are yet to be announced.
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