Thomson ViBE VS7000 allowed the encoding of signals for 4G LTE Broadcast distribution in Mestalla

The eMBMS-Ready ViBE VS7000 platform allowed five simultaneous HD channels to be distributed to Valencia fans at the Mestalla stadium.

Vibe VS7000 HEVC and multi-screen encoding platform Thomson Video Networks was chosen by Vodafone Spain and the Valencia Football Club for the distribution of content to the fans gathered at Mestalla in the last League match against Celta de Vigo. Based on a 4G LTE Broadcast network, Valencia distributed five simultaneous channels of live high-definition content to mobile devices.

Based on the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS) standard, LTE Broadcast is designed to distribute content in a single stream to numerous users, achieving more efficient use of the available spectrum and bandwidth.

ViBE VS7000 provided the video encoding technology to convert HD content to mobile formats during the match. Offering a complete IP video solution tailored for Internet TV and OTT service delivery, ViBE VS7000 features integrated MPEG-DASH support, eMBMS integration and interconnection capabilities, making this platform a must-have for LTE Broadcast experiences.

Christophe Delahousse, president of Thomson Video Networks, highlighted that "around the world, 4G LTE networks are changing the way consumers access video on their mobile devices. The growth of 4G LTE devices is evident, and video traffic over the Internet and mobile networks will reach unprecedented levels over the next few years. The rapid evolution and innovation of mobile consumer devices is not only driving increasing demand for high-definition services, but also differentiating value services. added, such as live broadcasts of events. With ViBE VS7000, we are at the forefront of these trends. Building on an extensive feature set that already includes MPEG-DASH for linear and non-linear and the complement of proven eMBMS technology, VS7000 provides a unique answer to operators and service providers looking to expand their portfolio of video streaming services with multicast offerings over 4G LTE networks.