BSNL’s new direct-to-device service: SIM-free satellite transmission

BSNL is testing a new technology, “Direct to Device” (D2D), which uses satellite connectivity to enable users to make calls and send messages without a SIM card The service introduced at the Indian Mobile Congress is on hold for BSNL aims to expand communication channels especially in challenging environments

Easy satellite-assisted communication

Partnered with Viasat, D2D technology integrates satellite and terrestrial mobile networks, enabling connectivity even in remote locations At the Mobile Congress, BSNL unveiled two-way messaging via satellite using commercial Android smartphones with non-terrestrial network (NTN) capability Transmission of messages to the satellite.

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Useful tasks and urgent benefits

Like satellite transmissions on premium iPhone and Android devices, D2D has great potential for immediate use. These applications could prove invaluable in natural disasters or remote areas where conventional communications are not available, providing reliable communications through connections over land, air and sea As BSNL continues its trials, D2D accessible by devices and users across India Can bring satellite transmissions.