NAB 2026: LTN and Harmonic Expand Partnership to Support FAST Growth and C-Band Migration

LTN has expanded its technology partnership with Harmonic ahead of the FCC's C-band spectrum auction, which is expected to prompt broadcast and cable networks to migrate away from satellite distribution.

The integrated solution combines Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS and XOS Advanced Media Processor with LTN's global IP network, targeting C-band migration and IP channel delivery to MVPDs, vMVPDs and local broadcast stations. The combined infrastructure supports parallel migration strategies, video processing, targeted ad insertion and channel deployment.

The two companies first demonstrated the integration of LTN Playout with Harmonic VOS360 Media at NAB Show 2025. Updated workflows targeting IP-based transport stream distribution and content customization will be demonstrated at NAB Show 2026, April 19-22, at booths W2100 and W2831.

The industry has moved beyond debating whether the shift from satellite to IP will happen. It is happening already. Expanding our partnership with Harmonic allows us to deliver a proven, scalable distribution infrastructure model that gives our customers confidence without compromise, said Malik Khan, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, LTN. Together, we're enabling customers to execute C-band migration with the reliability and operational visibility required for mission critical services, while accelerating multiple types of monetization and customization.

Programmers are under increasing pressure to scale digital distribution while navigating the realities of C-band spectrum changes. By deepening our partnership with LTN, we're combining Harmonic's advanced video processing and monetization technologies with a proven, fully managed IP network to deliver a seamless path forward, said Gil Rudge, Senior Vice President, Solutions and Americas Sales, Video Business at Harmonic. Together, we are ensuring that broadcasters can seamlessly migrate away from legacy satellite infrastructure while maintaining flexibility, high performance and broadcast-grade service reliability for primary distribution.

LTN's customers include TelevisaUnivision, MSG, World Surf League and Major League Volleyball. The company distributes more than 80 million hours of live content annually across its network.

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