Intelsat operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, successfully provided an innovative two-continent IntelsatOne IP hybrid service seamlessly delivering live, video content from the iconic Paris Summer Games to Brazil. “Broadcasters and programmers are looking for reliable and cost-effective alternatives to contribute and distribute video feeds regionally and globally, inclusive […]
Video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), the Brazilian TV network, to refresh and launch its new OTT video offering, +SBT. The video service was launched on August 19th, surpassing the 1 million download mark, making it the top free app downloaded in Brazil in Apple and Google Store. +SBT […]
Comments made by critics of Brazil’s government on X has resulted in Starlink being banned in the country. There are a reported 250,000 users of Starlink in Brazil, and Elon Musk says that SpaceX will continue to support them and not charge a monthly fee while the dispute continues. Musk said: “SpaceX and X are […]
Harmonic has announced that Globo, the media conglomerate in Brazil, is migrating its playout workflow to the cloud with Harmonic. Harmonic’s cloud-native VOS Media Software is enabling Globo to launch linear playout channels faster, increase its workflow efficiencies and reduce expenses. “Today, Globo’s linear channels reach over 100 million people across multiple platforms, and we […]
Azul, the Brazilian airline and Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, have announced that seven aircraft in Azul’s new Airbus A330-900neo fleet will be equipped with Viasat’s trusted Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year. Consistent with the in-flight Wi-Fi offering on Azul’s other aircraft types equipped with […]
Brazil has seen a decline in both free-to-air viewing and pay-TV subscriptions, while streaming services have surged in popularity and are now present in over 40 per cent of TV households. According to an IBGE survey, out of the 78.3 million Brazilian homes in 2023, 4.5 million did not have a TV set, or 5.7 […]
MainConcept, a provider of video and audio codecs, has partnered with Brazil based systems integrator and technology provider, Videodata, to support Brazil’s transition to the SBTVD TV 2.5 and TV 3.0 standards. In partnership with Videodata, MainConcept’s solutions will enable next-generation broadcasts and provide enhanced viewing experiences for Brazilian audiences, including its real-time video encoding […]
ATSC, the Broadcast Standards Association, has announced that Brazil’s Fórum do Sistema Brasileiro de TV Digital Terrestre (SBTVD Forum) has recommended to the Brazilian government the selection of the ATSC 3.0 ‘physical layer’ as the over-the-air transmission system for the country’s upgrade to next-generation broadcast terrestrial ‘TV 3.0’ services. The recommendation follows extensive testing in […]
The Brazilian football competition, Brasileirao Betano 2024, has joined the GolStadium content line-up. One of the leading international leagues will be available on the platform live free-to-air until the end of the season with four games per match day, kicking off with this week’s mid-week round of matches on July 3rd. Estevao, Luis Guilherme, André, […]
Amagi, a specialist in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a strategic partnership with Brazil’s Globo through which six of the network’s FAST channels were implemented into the Amagi cloud-based playout platform. The deal was facilitated by AD Digital. “The Amagi platform offers us the potential for scale, features to […]