The Switch and Eutelsat partner on global satellite and fiber network for video contribution

The agreement will allow The Switch user community, which includes more than 800 of the world's largest content producers and distributors, to stream content on a minute-by-minute basis to and from most of the world.

The Switch y Eutelsat are joining forces to launch a new independent offering through a satellite and fiber network for video contribution. The agreement will allow The Switch user community, which includes more than 800 of the world's largest content producers and distributors, to stream content on a minute-by-minute basis to and from most of the world.

Broadcasters and content producers within Eutelsat coverage will now have access to The Switch's extensive fiber network, which includes 53 locations, as well as interconnections with the leaders of the technology sector in the United States, the most important players in the global audiovisual industry and more than 180 sports organizations.

The partnership leverages resources on three of Eutelsat's satellites covering Europe, Africa and the Americas, with more satellites to be added in the future to extend the reach of the solution. Transportation to and from each region can be scheduled through SwitchIT, The Switch's patented and award-winning customer platform. Thanks to the integration of The Switch and Eutelsat infrastructures, users will be able to Deliver your content faster, more seamlessly, and with access to more regions around the world.

“We have seen a huge increase in demand for global distribution from our customers,” he said. Keith Buckley, presidente and Director General de The Switch. “Asociarnos con Eutelsat nos permite combinar nuestros recursos para llevar una oferta transparente y flexible al mercado.”

“Estamos encantados de asociarnos con The Switch para ofrecer a nuestros clientes una solución más eficiente y rentable para mover contenido,” dijo Michael Antonovich, director general de Eutelsat Americas. “Al contar con mayor acceso a cientos de televisoras y productores de contenido en Estados Unidos y alrededor del mundo fortalece de manera importante nuestra posición en el mercado mediático.”

Over the past year, The Switch has invested significantly in expanding its network, products and services globally. This includes the launch of The Switch Access, a broadband IP connection that enables low-cost connectivity from anywhere in the world, the creation of strategic partnerships across multiple continents and a strengthening of its team to add dedicated staff in key locations internationally.