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Broadcast Ethernet service

Bell understands that media and entertainment providers have unique needs when it comes to network services. That's why we provide reliable, secure connections that are flexible enough to adapt to your requirements without compromising performance.

Whether you have occasional or permanent needs, Bell has a broadcast solution to keep pace with demand at all times.

Full-time vs. occasional services

Full-time services provide permanent connections – for example, from your television studio to your transmitter site – for periods of 30 days or more.

Occasional services provide flexibility with rates per 15 minutes, per hour, per day, per week or per month. They're perfect for special events, concerts, sports coverage, and more.

Local services

Local services allow you to transmit audio and video signals between two sites, or between one site and a nearby Bell television operating centre.

Service options include:

NTSC, SDI, ASI or HD-SDI transmissions
Broadcast Ethernet service, up to 100 Mbps
Multiple bit rates ranging from 45 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps
Full-time or occasional services

Bell also offers occasional renting of BENG (Broadcast Electronic News Gathering) boxes in over 100 sites across Ontario and Québec and in Vancouver.

Interexchange services

Interexchange services allow for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint video transmission. Bell's network infrastructure spans major cities across Canada and the United States.

Service options include:

NTSC, SDI, ASI or MPEG-2 transmissions
Multiple bit rates ranging from 45 Mbps to 270 Mbps
Full-time or occasional services

Benefits

With Bell as your broadcast network provider, you get:

End-to-end solutions with centralized control and management
On-site coverage with ability to handle last minute requests
24/7 support from dedicated broadcast technicians

Why Bell?

Bell takes part in more than 45,000 occasional broadcast activities each year, and has over 15 years experience providing innovative services for both television and radio.

Our highly specialized support teams, available to you 24/7, are committed to continuous training to bring you the latest in broadcast technology. Plus you can count on reach throughout Canada and the United States – all through a single point of contact.