Tejas Networks and Intel bring Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) tech to laptops; Lava and HMD to launch India’s first D2M-enabled phones

In a groundbreaking development ahead of WAVES 2025, Tejas Networks [BSE: 540595 | NSE: TEJASNET] and Intel have jointly announced the successful integration of Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) capability into Intel-powered laptops, marking a major leap in India’s push for universal digital access and equitable education delivery.

The D2M technology enables transmission of live TV, OTT video, audio, alerts, and educational content directly to laptops and mobile devices—without the need for internet or cellular data, leveraging India’s terrestrial TV broadcast network. The technology has been developed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, Prasar Bharati, and Free Stream Technologies, and extensively tested across live networks.

First-of-its-kind: D2M-powered laptops and phones designed, made, and tested in India

• Tejas Networks and Intel have integrated the indigenously developed SL-3000 SDR chipset into laptops, enabling D2M support through embedded UHF antennas and AI-enhanced content delivery platforms.

• This collaboration, part of the ‘Design in India’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, supports PM Narendra Modi’s vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and NEP 2020’s goals for inclusive, affordable, and quality education.

• “D2M laptops open up possibilities for seamless, scalable, and high-quality learning—especially for students in rural and underserved areas,” said Parag Naik, EVP, Tejas Networks.

Lava and HMD to launch India’s first D2M-enabled feature phones and smartphones

• Lava International, in partnership with Tejas and Free Stream, will soon unveil India’s first D2M-enabled feature phone, built on MediaTek MT6261 and powered by the SL-3000 chipset.

• The device will allow users to access live TV, public alerts, and critical national messaging without needing internet or Wi-Fi. It features a 2.8” QVGA screen, UHF antenna, 2200mAh battery, and GSM voice support.

• HMD Global, in collaboration with Free Stream, is working on smartphones embedded with D2M tech. The company has announced plans to scale production post field trials. “This technology ensures national reach, safety, and emergency responsiveness,” said Sanjeev Agarwal, Executive Director, Lava.

“HMD is proud to be part of a truly global-first innovation with D2M that can transform mobile content consumption,” said Ravi Kunwar, CEO, HMD India.

Sinclair backs Indian D2M innovation for global standards in ATSC 3.0

Chris Ripley, CEO of US-based media conglomerate Sinclair, hailed the Indian-led innovation and confirmed its alignment with ATSC 3.0’s global roadmap. “India’s D2M rollout validates our ‘mobile-first’ vision. With Free Stream and Tejas’ indigenous tech, we’re building toward B2X—‘Broadcast to Everything’—for global 6G deployment,” he noted.

Strategic impact: From rural education to digital sovereignty

• No internet required: Content can be broadcast nationwide to devices without connectivity—crucial for rural and low-income areas.

• AI at the edge: Intel’s involvement adds AI-enhanced computing to content customization and accessibility.

• Public service ready: The system can deliver emergency alerts, multilingual educational content, and targeted government communications.

• Commercial potential: The platform is ready for CDN offload, advertising, and next-gen OTT services.

Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chair of the UGC Committee on Educational Media Reforms, added: “D2M broadcasting integrated with edge-AI can create a full-stack, deep-tech public goods infrastructure for India’s education sector.”

India at the forefront of a global D2M movement

This multi-entity collaboration positions India not just as an adopter but a global innovator in Next-Gen broadcast technology, with over 100 patents, indigenous chipsets, and nationwide trials already in place.

With upcoming WAVES 2025 set to showcase these innovations at Jio World Centre, the D2M platform is expected to redefine the future of education, public safety, and digital inclusion.

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