BSNL has made full preparations to shake the roots of Airtel and Jio, after cheap plans, it is now bringing direct-to-device technology.

Tech News Desk BSNL has successfully completed the trial of Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology in collaboration with global satellite communications company Visat. Now users will be able to make audio-video calls even without any SIM card or network. This new technology of the government telecom company will provide connectivity to the users on their Android or iOS smartphones as well as smartwatches or other smart devices.

This technology developed by BSNL and Visat Communication will provide the user the facility to make calls without network in case of emergency. However, other telecom operators Airtel, Jio and Vodafone-Idea are also working on their satellite connectivity service. Airtel has also demoed its satellite internet service during the India Mobile Congress 2024. BSNL has also successfully trialled its direct-to-device service in this mega tech event.

What is direct-to-device service?
Direct-to-device is a connectivity service based on satellite communications, in which one device can be connected to another device without any mobile towers or wires. Like satellite phones, this technology is used to establish communication with smartphones, smartwatches or other smart gadgets. Two-way and SOS messaging was seen in this trial conducted by BSNL and Viasat. This trial was conducted on a commercial Android smartphone with NTN connectivity installed. In this trial conducted by the government telecom company, phone calls were made using satellite network at a distance of 36 thousand kilometers. The company has shared this information in its official release.

According to Viasat, direct-to-device connectivity is a completely new technology that helps connect a mobile phone, smartwatch or car to the satellite network. The special thing about this technology is that it does not matter whether the communication is being used for a person or for a device. The government is soon going to allocate spectrum for satellite internet service. After spectrum allocation, Airtel, Jio, BSNL, Vi as well as Elon Musk's Starlink will be able to provide satellite internet service in India.