Government explores live TV on phone without internet

New Delhi: The government is exploring the feasibility of beaming TV channels live on mobile phones, without a data connection, on the lines of direct-to-home (DTH). Termed D2M (direct-to-mobile), the technology will allow mobile phone users to watch TV on their devices akin to watching TV through a cable or DTH connection.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as well as IIT-Kanpur are working on the details, government officials aware of the matter said.