Centre considers building broadcast stack for direct-to-mobile services

As viewership is increasingly shifting to mobile and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, the government is considering creating a policy framework for building a broadcast stack that will allow channels and video content to be transmitted directly to mobile phones using terrestrial TV towers, according to a report in The Hindu Businessline (HBL). One of the options being considered is to form a joint venture between Prasar Bharati and private sector players, including telecom operators, OTT platforms, and content developers.

The government and public service channels that are shown on Doordarshan’s TV channels will be available on mobile phones once the stack has been set up.