Telstra Dynamic Connect enhances and future-proofs live connectivity
Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has unveiled Telstra Dynamic Connect, a next-generation broadcast connectivity and services platform designed to transform the way live content is delivered across Australia. Combining connectivity with the scalability of IP-based production, the new platform is poised to expand broadcast capabilities beyond traditional venues.
The software-defined, fully managed solution integrates fibre, satellite, and advanced 5G technologies across Telstra’s global network. This hybrid approach ensures the throughput and reliability essential for high-quality, live event broadcasts, enabling cost-effective and flexible production from a wide range of locations, including regional and community sports venues.
Karen Clark, CEO, TBS, said, “With Telstra Dynamic Connect, broadcasters and sporting codes can move faster, reach further and capture stories once thought impossible due to cost and resource constraints. By harnessing the power of Telstra’s global network – including 5G, fibre, internet and satellite – and managing how it’s accessed; customers within Australia can now deliver live, broadcast-quality content and only pay for what they need, when they need it.”
As part of its strategy, Telstra is committing an additional AU$800 million (US$518 million) to its mobile network, further strengthening 5G capabilities. This positions 5G as a central pillar of the Dynamic Connect platform, with customisable services designed to meet the unique performance demands of media customers.
Installed and managed by TBS, on-site industrial edge compute units allow direct camera or production input into the network, enabling uninterrupted delivery to any platform, be it traditional broadcast or digital stream. The edge component supports multiple IP workflows and future-proofs customers’ adaptability to meet evolving production needs.
Dynamic Connect also features tight automation, open integration with customers’ existing ecosystems, and support for remote production models to cut costs. It integrates with Telstra’s Adaptive Networks and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite infrastructure to ensure service resilience and redundancy.
“For too long, broadcasting games and events has been hindered by prohibitive set-up costs, depriving fans of thrilling experiences. But that’s about to change. With our mission of building a connected future, we are committed to leveraging the latest technology to create a transformative impact across media and sport.
“We are poised to deliver unparalleled connectivity and bring fans closer to the action than ever before,” Clark concluded.
