# FAQs

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-77515-1/topic/faqs.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-77515-1/topic/faqs.html)

**What is LTE and 5G Broadcast and what services does it provide?**

- LTE and 5G Broadcast is technology specified as part of 3GPP specifications.  It
                provides streaming, file download, and group communication multicast services. For
                example, at a sporting venue, it can be used to provide streaming video and
                real-time statistics.

**What is the purpose of the Broadcast SDK?**

- The Broadcast SDK enables Android developers to create Android applications with
                connectivity to a device with Broadcast reception capability, e.g. customer-premises
                equipment (CPE) for fixed wireless access (FWA) services or a mobile hotspot.
                REST-based streaming APIs are also available which can be used by any clients (e.g.
                iPhone, iPad, Laptop, TV, etc.). 
Note: The [Android Telephony MBMS APIs](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/mbms/package-summary) are
                    support direct reception of Broadcast services on an Android device.

**Who can use the Broadcast SDK?**

- Android developers who design and develop applications making use of data received
                over LTE or 5G Broadcast services from operators.

**What kind of application can be built using the Broadcast SDK?**

- You can build Android applications which use LTE or 5G Broadcast to provide
                streaming, file download, or group communication multicast services.

**What is included in the Broadcast SDK package?**

- The Broadcast SDK package contains multicast services device client (MSDC) SDK APIs
                with the following contents:
    - API specification
    - API library: This library has the implementation of the API

**What is the purpose of the DASH SDK?**

- The DASH SDK extends the DASH implementation of the Android Media Player to overcome
                usability issues that may occur in over the air transmissions from a cellular or
                broadcast network.

**What is included in the DASH SDK package?**

- API specification
- API library: This library has the implementation of the API

**What is included in the Sample Applications download?**

- The download contains the source code of the following sample applications that
                demonstrate how Broadcast SDK and Android Telephony MBMS APIs are used. More sample
                applications will be added in the future.
    - Streaming app: Broadcast SDK based streaming app which works with CPE or
                        mobile hotspot devices.
    - Group call sample app: Android Telephony MBMS API based group call app which
                        works on Android devices.
    - DASH sample app: Android Telephony MBMS APIs based streaming app which works
                        on Android devices.

**Which mobile devices support Broadcast?**

- Android application developers can use the Broadcast SDK or Android Telephony MBMS
                APIs for application development. However, developers need to work with the operator
                or device manufacturer to determine that the target device is Broadcast
                enabled.

**How can Broadcast applications be tested end-to-end on a network?**

- Application developers need to work with the operator or device manufacturer to
                obtain access to a test network.

**How can I get support for my technical questions regarding API usage?**

- For support information, please check the [support forum](https://developer.qualcomm.com/forums/software/lte-broadcast-sdk).

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