At the IEEE Broadcast Technology Symposium, 90 attendees from all around the world discussed content delivery technologies and ATSC 3.0. Guy Bouchard of Télé-Québec spoke about interference issues caused by 5G devices when repackaging the C-band spectrum. He concluded that SRT is a robust and affordable solution.
Read MoreCanadian broadcaster Télé-Québec faced operational problems due to FCC C-band reallocation, leading to outages with low antenna gain under heavy snowfall. Solutions such as SRT from Haivision and additional filtering of satellite dish LNBs were implemented to increase link margins and reduce interference from 5G wireless devices.
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United Group acquires Bulgarian satellite pay TV provider Bulsatcom to widen services in Bulgaria such as broadband, DTH and 5G technologies. Investment also being made in infrastructure and technology. Customers will benefit with access to high quality services. Approvals are pending.
Read MoreUnited Group has agreed to buy Bulsatcom, a Bulgarian pay-TV operator, strengthening its presence in the country. This acquisition will allow customers access to innovative products and services with United Group’s market share reaching 60% post-acquisition. Vivacom CEO Nikolay Andreev added that it is an opportunity for the company to recover and develop further.
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E& increased net profit by 20%, revenue by 3.3%, and subscribers by 4.7%. The company was recognised with awards, passed certifications, and achieved Open API compliance. It also launched Onic and a business innovation centre, raised funding for two startups, and partnered with Vodafone to acquire a customer.E& increased net profit by 20%, revenue by 3.3%, and subscribers by 4.7%. The company was recognised with awards, passed certifications, and achieved Open API compliance. It also launched Onic and a business innovation centre, raised funding for two startups, and partnered with Vodafone to acquire a customer.
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5G technology is revolutionizing video streaming and augmented reality usage, with 5G users having increased time spent on enhanced video formats. Additionally, customers are willing to pay premium charges for higher quality of service connections. In India, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have surpassed 50 million 5G customers within one year of launch.5G technology is revolutionizing video streaming and augmented reality usage, with 5G users having increased time spent on enhanced video formats. Additionally, customers are willing to pay premium charges for higher quality of service connections. In India, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have surpassed 50 million 5G customers within one year of launch.
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Consumers are increasingly opting for TV over-the-air reception, with ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast as possible options. ATSC 3.0 currently has superior performance but limited consumer adoption, while 5G Broadcast hardware is not yet available for purchase. Consumer preference may ultimately come down to wireless operator-controlled devices or government mandate.Consumers are increasingly opting for TV over-the-air reception, with ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast as possible options. ATSC 3.0 currently has superior performance but limited consumer adoption, while 5G Broadcast hardware is not yet available for purchase. Consumer preference may ultimately come down to wireless operator-controlled devices or government mandate.
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TR 103972 is a report published by the Joint Task Force of DVB and 5G-MAG, mapping Commercial Requirements for DVB-I service support over 5G. Report includes reference architecture, workflows and gap analysis to address media service scenarios using relevant components from both ecosystems.
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Gogo reported Q2 revenue growth of 6.0% to $103.2 million (€94m). The business airline-focussed company expects total annual revenues in the range of $410 – $420 million, and are investing in new technologies like 5G, LEO satellite and LTE to improve connectivity services.
Read MoreAdeia predicts that vision-based interfaces (VBI) will be the next big thing by the end of the decade, with users navigating interfaces with their eyes, smart glasses providing infinite virtual monitors, and 5G wireless and local Wi-Fi networks creating seamless real-time experiences. There are still challenges to be addressed however.
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Telecommunications companies that offer voice, video, and texts are offering “super bundle” subscription-aggregator platforms where customers can access a large range of subscriptions in one place. Verizon launched their +Play platform which bundles Netflix, Max, and Paramount+ in one package, and 78% of viewers want an all-in-one service. Streaming video-on demand have the highest impact on customers signing up for plans.
Read MoreIn the absence of widespread high-bandwidth 5G availability, one technology that has been with us for several years remains the most reliable solution for getting your streams to the cloud when Wi-Fi and wired connections are...
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