CoS Approves 470-582 MHz Band for D2M Broadcasting, Prasar Bharati Gets Six Months
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CoS Clears D2M Broadcasting in 470-582 MHz Band; Prasar Bharati Gets 6-Month Deadline
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Storyboard•23-02-2026, 08:31
CoS Clears D2M Broadcasting in 470-582 MHz Band; Prasar Bharati Gets 6-Month Deadline
•The Committee of Secretaries (CoS) has approved the 470–582 MHz spectrum band for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting and a public-private partnership (PPP) model for its implementation.
•Prasar Bharati is directed to execute Phase I of the D2M rollout within six months, marking a significant policy push for broadcast-to-mobile convergence.
•IIT Kanpur's technical evaluations confirmed that D2M broadcasts in this band do not cause harmful interference to 4G/5G networks or abnormal smartphone heating.
•Telecom operators, represented by COAI, have opposed the allocation, citing interference risks, potential revenue disruption, and questioning trial transparency.
•The D2M initiative aims for an expanded rollout by mid-2026, with commercial launches targeted for late next year, offering strategic value for public interest broadcasting.
