Austrian broadcast services company ORS Group said it has partnered with video compression and delivery vendor Ateme to conduct a world-first trial of new 5G Broadcast technology. ORS and Ateme have together conducted a trial of IP-based Statistical Multiplexing (StatMux) over 5G Broadcast, powered by Ateme. This setup enabled the delivery of live video services via 5G Broadcast in Vienna, increasing the capacity for live streaming services, the companies said in a joint statement.
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5G Broadcast Technology Integration
The trial utilised Ateme's NextGen StatMux technology, designed to work with the latest broadcasting standards from 3GPP, DVB, and ATSC, transitioning from a traditional transport stream environment to an IP-based one. ORS Group integrated this solution into its 5G Broadcast Nakolos platform in Vienna, achieving seamless transmission and reception of a multiplex of five different services.
Optimising Frequency Bands for Mobile Devices
With 5G Broadcast technology increasingly enabling linear TV on mobile devices, broadcasters face the challenge of optimising limited frequency bands, such as the UHF channels allocated for terrestrial television (6, 7, or 8 MHz). By targeting small screens instead of traditional home TVs, broadcasters can now deliver multiple high-quality services within the same bandwidth, the joint statement said.
Prospects for 5G Broadcast
The two companies noted that statistical multiplexing plays a critical role in this innovation, providing up to 20 percent efficiency gains over current solutions. This allows for the delivery of an additional service within the same 5G Broadcast band, enabling broadcast operators to offer a broader range of services with optimal quality of experience.
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"The world's first test of statistical multiplexing in our operational 5G Broadcast environment in Vienna has shown that spectrum efficiency can be further increased with 5G Broadcast. This will also contribute to strengthening the future business model of broadcast network operators using 5G Broadcast. We are excited to continue testing and developing this innovative solution together with Ateme," said ORS Group.
