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What’s Driving the Need for Fiber in Broadcasting?

Broadcasting is beginning to rely on fiber for dependable, always-on wired and wireless connectivity. Why? Because of fiber’s ability to provide fast download and upload speeds, maintain signal strength over long distances and ensure less wait time/fewer delays.

Christine Williamson | 01.30.2020
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Bandwidth demands for broadcasting will continue to increase, calling for new cabling capabilities and infrastructure.

We summarized five trends set to impact broadcasting in the next decade that will require the use of more fiber:

  1. Augmented and virtual reality
  2.  More (and better) cameras
  3. Changing forms of content
  4. IP migration
  5. Over the top streaming

Want to learn more about what the future has in store? Read the blog in its entirety!

About the author

Christine Williamson

Global Accounts Director

Christine joined the Belden team in 2019 as the strategic account manager for stadiums and venues. She has 25 years of experience working in the sports broadcasting industry, including four Olympic Games and numerous projects in every major American sports league. Williamson is uniquely positioned to understand the importance of audience and fan engagement. She works tirelessly to build partnerships and solutions that add value to all aspects of stadium and venue projects.