Austria's ORS, Ateme Test Run 5G-Broadcast Capacity Enhancement for Live Streaming Service
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- 03 Sep 2024
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Ateme, a leader in video compression and delivery solutions, has teamed up with Austria's ORS Group to conduct a pioneering trial aimed at enhancing 5G-Broadcast capacity for live streaming services. This trial marks the world's first application of IP-based Statistical Multiplexing (StatMux) over 5G-Broadcast, a technology designed to optimize the use of broadcast spectrum and improve the delivery of live content.
The trial utilized Ateme's NextGen StatMux technology, which is compatible with the latest broadcast standards, including those from 3GPP, DVB, and ATSC. This innovative approach transitions from traditional transport stream methods to an IP-based system, integrated into ORS Group's 5G-Broadcast Nakolos platform in Vienna. The trial successfully transmitted and received a multiplex of five services, showcasing the potential of 5G Broadcast for efficient content delivery.
As 5G Broadcast technology evolves to support linear television on mobile devices, broadcasters are challenged with maximizing the use of limited frequency bands, particularly the UHF channels allocated for terrestrial TV. By focusing on smaller screens rather than traditional home televisions, broadcasters can deliver multiple services within the same frequency band while maintaining high video quality. The use of StatMux technology in this context offers up to 20% efficiency gains, enabling the addition of more services within the same bandwidth without compromising on quality.
This development is significant as it allows broadcast operators to expand their service offerings and enhance the viewer experience, particularly in mobile environments, where efficient use of spectrum is crucial.
