Latvian operator improves OTT mobile TV service live

The Latvian telecom operator LMT has deployed Harmonic's compatible EyeQ ™ coding solution for its OTT live service, transmitted to TVs via 4G decoders.

According to a press release, LMT is the first operator in the world to introduce Smart TV distribution over a mobile network. With EyeQ technology, the operator can offer TVs a superior and consistent video experience for live channels, with a bandwidth reduction of up to 40% and without having to make a bet mbadive level of infrastructure.

"Live events, which can cause a significant surge of viewers, especially for television applications, put considerable pressure on our mobile network," said Edgars Gon.thars, head of television at LMT. "The Harmonic EyeQ solution allows us to deliver the best video experience to subscribers while reducing the bandwidth we need and reducing our broadcast costs while improving the quality of the experience. With EyeQ, we have the ability to expand at popular live events and provide flawless video quality, which is a critical factor for the continued growth of our business. "

According to Harmonic, the EyeQ solution enables LMT to achieve significant opex and capex savings, reducing video traffic by up to 40%. EyeQ can be deployed in any ecosystem, including appliances, virtual machines, cloud and SaaS.

"LMT has one of the most efficient mobile networks and high quality OTT offerings on the market, thanks in part to its forward-thinking technology strategy," said Ian Graham, Senior Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. video services at Harmonic. "Since the LMT OTT service is sent to TVs, the operator needed a high-quality broadcast solution that could evolve."