LTN Announces Network Enhancements Ahead of C-Band Spectrum Auction

LTN has announced enhancements to its global IP video network targeting broadcasters transitioning from satellite distribution. The updates come ahead of US federal spectrum auctions expected before the end of July 2027, which are set to reallocate up to 180 MHz of C-Band capacity for 5G services.

We are continuing to invest in the areas that drive clear value for major networks and broadcasters - resilience, visibility, scale and cost control, says Malik Khan, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, LTN. As the C-band spectrum auction approaches, broadcasters are looking for certainty and measurable performance. We're seeing unprecedented momentum and are innovating to ensure we continue to deliver the market's leading reliable and intelligent distribution platform. For our customers, this means they can unlock new growth opportunities while also driving meaningful cost efficiencies.

Key Enhancements

Reliability: Adaptive Multicarrier Rapid Error Recovery (RER), hitless switching, and last-mile improvements, building on LTN's 99.9999% SLA-backed availability.

Visibility and monitoring: Historical performance views, enhanced source monitoring, and expanded API integrations for reporting and analytics.

Reach and deployment: A new gateway capable of receiving 500 channels for headends with large channel lineups, and a small-footprint gateway for affiliates receiving a limited number of channels.

Edge device integration: Direct LTN Network access integration with encoding and IRD systems from MediaKind, Harmonic, Appear, and Ateme, to be demonstrated for the first time at NAB Show 2026.

Control and orchestration: Dynamic content routing, advanced distribution group management, and centralized portal-based orchestration for managing hundreds of affiliates from a single interface.

LTN's IP distribution footprint grew 200% in 2025. The company currently powers more than 80 million hours of live video annually, including nearly 5 million hours of live news and more than 1 million live sporting events. Previous satellite-to-IP migration customers include Tennis Channel, TelevisaUnivision, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, MSG, and MovieSphereGold.

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