The first practical result of this technology was the ability to broadcast high-quality film, video and movie content directly to mobile phones, without consuming any data.
In trials at IIT Kanpur, over 200 channels at a time were broadcast.
And at a conclave in Delhi, on ‘Direct to Mobile and 5G: Convergence Roadmap for India’ organised by the three project partners in June this year, delegates were able to experience such TV broadcasts on their smartphones.
Since then, a proof of concept across three sites has been successfully achieved in Bengaluru by IIT Kanpur working with Indian wireless communications solutions company Saankhya Labs, the I&B Secretary said, adding that the next phase of trials was scheduled in the National Capital Region.
Win-Win For All
This is arguably one technology with no downside — and gains for all stakeholders:
— For the government,…
