The world‘s first next-generation DTH platform, harnessing the power of DVB-NIP Combining the efficiency of broadcast technology with that of broadband networks to deliver large-scale content to homes and IP devices across the country Allow the entire population to receive vital information about education, government and health
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange; ETL) (Paris:ETL) (LSE:ETL) announces that the National Institute of Radio and Television of Peru (IRTP) signed a new multi-year agreement, for capacity on its EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite, for large-scale content distribution to homes and IP devices across the country through a new and innovative next-generation direct-to-home solution using the latest DVB-NIP standard.
The former IRTP television distribution network in Peru only reached 72% of the population, leaving 28% without any source of content distribution. To cover the entire population and allow everyone to have access to educational, government and healthcare resources, IRTP opted for an innovative DVB-NIP solution, through Eutelsat’s leading video neighborhood 117° West, which provides powerful coverage over satellite throughout the country. Combining the efficiency of broadcast technology with that used in broadband networks, the DVB-NIP standard bridges the gap between IP and broadcast networks, allowing 100% of the population to receive cost-effective, ultra-fast delivery of content. live and file-based video at home and on mobile devices.
The initial platform includes 12 live and open channels, including the news channel TV Perú, entertainment and educational content TVPE, the children’s channel IPE and Radio Nacional, the first radio station in Peru. It will be complemented by emergency/alert transmission services, file transfer services for educational purposes and the possibility for the population to access content through their mobile devices.
José Ignacio González-Núñez, Eutelsat Group Senior Regional Sales Vice President, Media Sales in the Americas, said, “We are delighted to announce our latest effort in Peru, where IRTP is introducing a new generation DTH satellite service that uses DVB-NIP via our EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite. This marks an important milestone for us as we continue to expand our presence by taking advantage of this new standard. This marks an important milestone for us as we continue to expand our presence by taking advantage of this new standard. We are confident that this initiative will revolutionize the broadcasting landscape around the world, bringing an unprecedented entertainment experience to every Peruvian with a mobile device at home, in schools and anywhere else IRPT decides. “This initiative will redefine the standards of satellite services in the region, establishing a new reference for quality and reliability.”
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