Nokia and France Tlvisions show how 5G can enhance viewers' video experiences with 8K Ultra High Definition streaming

Successful pilot showcases the worlds first 8K Ultra High Definition TV program streaming on 5G, paving the way to the future of television

Positions 5G as a viable platform to broadcast[i]/unicast[ii] content on all screens, tablets and smartphones; even meeting requirements of recently announced 8K TVs

Nokia to detail the opportunities 5G will present for the media industry at IBC 2018

13 September, 2018

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Nokia and France T l visions, the French National Public TV broadcaster, are to showcase the results of a proof-of-concept demonstration of the worlds first 8K Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV streaming in real conditions over 5G at IBC 2018.

Nokia and France T l visions Innovation and Prospective department conducted the tests by transmitting a program recorded in 8K over a 5G wireless network at the Nokia Paris-Saclay Campus in France in July. The 5G network leveraged the Nokia AirScale radio access and AirFrame data center solution with the Velocix Content Delivery Network, which enables the delivery of high-volumes of video traffic in a cost-effective way, for an enhanced live or on-demand video experience.

Bell Labs Consulting forecasts that, by 2025, video content will comprise approximately 70 percent of all mobile traffic. The Nokia and France T l visions demonstration showed the ability of 5G to offer a speed equivalent to fiber, with unmatched quality of service to support the future broadcast of 8K content on any compatible device, including 8K televisions.

At IBC 2018, Nokia and France T l visions will present the tests and discuss the findings. Nokia will also demonstrate the new service opportunities that 5G will open up for the media industry beyond pure connectivity. As an example, the company will show how 5G will allow TV editorial staff to offer flexible and ultra high-quality live television transmission to field reporters without the need for costly broadcasting trucks.

Bernard Fontaine, Head of Technical Innovations at France T l visions said, The growth in the use of digital devices and the incredible quality increase of equipment are contributing to the increased consumption of our media content. This evolution will require a rethinking of the value chain of actors and technologies that contribute to the future needs of wireless transmission modes. Whether usage targets fixed TV or mobile devices, 5G will be part of the process of convergence and transformation of future technical, regulatory and economic models to ensure a very high level of quality in TV services, including public service ones, over the long term. Our demo with Nokia clearly shows that we are ready for the changes that will sweep our industry with the advent of 5G in the next decade.

Marc Rouanne, president of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said, 5G is coming faster than anyone anticipated and we are ready for it. 5G will create new opportunities beyond pure connectivity. Nokia is delivering an end-to-end 5G Future X solution that will provide the flexibility, capacity, speeds and latency for TV broadcasters and telecom operators to support ultra high quality live reporting and 8K high definition content delivered to consumers mobile devices and televisions.

Taking place between September 13-18, 2018 in Amsterdam, IBC2018 is the worlds most influential media, entertainment and technology show. This years event includes 1,700 exhibitors and 400+ speakers who will address an audience strength of close to 60,000 delegates. The Nokia booth will be in Hall 15 at IBC 2018.

Technology used for the demo:

Nokias Velocix Content Delivery Network

Nokias 5G AirScale Radio access

Nokia AirFrame data center solution

Resources:

Webpage: Nokia IP Video

Webpage: Nokia Unleashing the potential of 5G

Webpage: Nokia 5G Future X

Web Page: Nokia 5G Services

Web Page: Plan your 5G transformation journey

Web Page: Start building commercial 5G networks today

Web Page: 5G Possibilities

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[i] Broadcast transmission at a given time t of an audiovisual programme from a broadcasting point to unlimited multipoint reception

[ii] Unicast transmission at a given time t of an audiovisual programme from a broadcasting point to a single reception point

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