Telstra Broadcast Services’ (TBS) 5G standalone Network Slicing technology has been successfully deployed to support Australian broadcaster Network Ten’s live coverage of the Flemington Spring Racing carnival.
Telstra’s 5G Network Slicing technology was able to provide the video, audio and data connection that combined the low cost and availability of Telstra’s broad mobile network with the high-quality transport required to deliver the live broadcast.
The large venue of the Flemington Spring Racing carnival required wireless cameras combined with the challenge of transmitting video signals of a fast-moving sport. Crowds of up to 5,000 created congestion on the network and the high-pressure environment of live television demanded rugged and reliable technology, which Telstra delivered.
Telstra’s trial setup was located within the outside broadcast (OB) precinct at Flemington Racecourse. It used a 5G modem and external antenna connected to a local mobile network cell powered by Ericsson that supports 5G Standalone (SA) with network slicing and radio resource partition.
Karen Clark, Head of APAC, Telstra Broadcast Services, said, “Telstra’s Standalone Network Slicing trial at the iconic Spring Racing Carnival has again showcased our leadership in 5G, in a real-world setting, for the delivery of live television.
“We’re excited that this trial has been able to offer our media and broadcast customers the opportunity to produce high bandwidth, low latency television from a congested venue, without the need for traditional wired infrastructure.”