TWI has awarded contracts to four separate satellite suppliers to increase the quality of its satellite distribution system and backup procedures.
Eurovision will provide distribution of HD matches in Europe and Asia while Arqiva, Globecast, and PBL/BT will provide distribution of SD matches and associated programming in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Using Tandberg’s DVB-S2 encoders and encryption system will vastly improve signal and picture quality. Nearly half the matches will be available on two satellites in each region, further improving the resilience of the delivery system.
TWI’s deal with the Barclays Premier League offers international licensees all 380 matches each season live via satellite, including 92 in HD. It also covers weekly production of a highlights show, a midweek magazine and a Friday night preview programme - 900 hours of production in total per season.
The Premier League is broadcast in over 160 countries with a global home reach in excess of 570 million, making it the world’s most watched domestic league competition.
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