The media landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with audiences demanding seamless, high-quality streaming anytime, anywhere. However, challenges like network congestion, latency and bandwidth limitations continue to affect content distribution, especially for live sports, premium video and FAST channels.
At NAB Show 2025, Eutelsat Group will showcase how its unique GEO-LEO hybrid network and innovative solutions via satellite are redefining video distribution for broadcasters, content providers and media companies worldwide.
GEO-LEO: The Future of Video Contribution and Distribution
Eutelsat is the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator, bringing together the extensive coverage and reliability of Geostationary (GEO) satellites with the low-latency, high-throughput advantages of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity. This powerful combination unlocks new opportunities for:
– Live sports and premium events, ensuring flawless, real-time distribution
– Remote broadcasting, providing high-performance for news and live contributions
– Expanding FAST and OTT markets, enabling scalable, cost-effective content delivery
With GEO-LEO hybrid network, Eutelsat empowers broadcasters to deliver reliable, high-quality content across multiple platforms, ensuring global reach and seamless viewing experiences.
Unlocking the Full Potential of FAST
FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) is revolutionizing the way content is distributed and monetized, offering audiences free access to premium programming while providing content owners new revenue streams through targeted advertising. However, delivering high-quality FAST channels to vast audiences comes with challenges.
Eutelsat’s premium video neighborhoods and satellite-based distribution solutions provide a game-changing approach for the FAST ecosystem by offering:
– Massive reach – Extending FAST channel availability to millions of homes, even in regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.
– Cost-effective distribution – Optimizing content delivery by reducing reliance on expensive terrestrial networks, ensuring a sustainable monetization model.
– Consistent, high-quality streaming – Leveraging satellite’s inherent reliability to eliminate buffering and congestion issues, enhancing the viewer experience.
Bringing Innovation via Satellite
In partnership with ST Engineering iDirect, EKT and Inverto, Eutelsat will present a demo of Native IP streaming via satellite at NAB Show, proving how this technology is a game-changer for multiscreen distribution. By delivering content directly from satellite to smart TVs, mobile devices and set-top boxes, Native IP eliminates terrestrial infrastructure dependencies and ensures:
– Seamless video delivery across multiple screens
– High-quality streaming even in low-connectivity areas
– Cost-effective content distribution at scale
Visit ST Engineering iDirect booth W3509 and Eutelsat Group booth W3614 and discover how DVB-NIP is revolutionizing content distribution.
With the rise of FAST, OTT, and multiscreen viewing, Eutelsat’s satellite solutions provide a powerful, efficient way to scale content delivery, maximize audience engagement, and enhance monetization strategies.
Join Eutelsat at Booth W3614 to explore how innovation via satellite is shaping the next era of video distribution.
