Uplynk, Zixi, BroadView Software, and Grass Valley have published a technical framework to assist broadcasters in migrating distribution workflows from satellite to IP and cloud. The model, which is based on a live production deployment, is designed to help operators navigate the transition necessitated by the FCC’s upper C-band spectrum auction.
The reclamation of up to 180 MHz of C-band spectrum by the FCC creates an immediate infrastructure deficit for U.S. broadcasters who have relied on satellite for decades. This collaborative framework offers a validated path to maintain broadcast-grade reliability while shifting to the lower-cost, location-independent operations of the cloud. By decoupling distribution from physical facilities, operators gain the agility to scale FAST and affiliate endpoints without the capital expenditure of traditional hardware. The industry should monitor the adoption rate of this modular approach versus proprietary single-vendor solutions as broadcasters face looming spectrum deadlines.
Uplynk, Zixi, BroadView Software, and Grass Valley have released a new framework to assist broadcasters in transitioning from satellite to IP-based distribution. This roadmap addresses infrastructure deficits caused by the FCC’s C-band spectrum reclamation, offering a modular, cloud-based alternative that maintains broadcast-grade reliability while reducing capital expenditure for operators.
Broadcasters are shifting to IP because the FCC reclaimed up to 180 MHz of C-band spectrum, creating an infrastructure deficit for those who previously relied on satellite transport.
The framework was developed through a collaboration between Uplynk, Zixi, BroadView Software, and Grass Valley.
The model integrates continuous monitoring using TAG Video Systems and Zixi ZEN Master to provide visibility comparable to traditional master control rooms.
A technical roundtable featuring executives from the four participating companies is scheduled for October 21 during the NAB Show New York.
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