In the late 2000s and early 2010s, as mobile phones became more prevalent across India, data speeds were slow and storage was highly limited. WAP-enabled websites catered specifically to this environment by offering highly compressed, low-resolution video files (such as .3gp or .mp4) that could be downloaded on basic feature phones. For fans of Telugu cinema, these sites became a grassroots distribution network. They allowed students, workers, and rural populations to carry a piece of their culture in their pockets, bypassing the need for expensive broadband connections or high-end computers. Accessibility vs. Piracy