United Teleports provides channel distribution services for programmers and broadcasters that need to deliver a linear channel reliably to multiple cable, iptv, telco operators, streaming platforms, and distribution partners. Channels may originate at United Teleports’ facilities or be delivered to United Teleports via Internet, fiber, or satellite for onward distribution. From a single, centralized platform, United Teleports delivers each channel in the required format, protocol, and redundancy model to every destination.
This one-to-many distribution approach eliminates the need for programmers/broadcasters to manage individual delivery paths, transport vendors, and operational handoffs, while maintaining broadcast-grade reliability and flexibility.
How the Service Works
United Teleports ingests a channel once and manages its ongoing distribution to each required endpoint. Delivery paths are configured to meet operator-specific technical requirements, including format, bitrate, protocol, and redundancy. Distribution services are delivered from United Teleports owned and operated facilities and supported by 24/7 network operations and engineering teams responsible for monitoring, fault response, and ongoing optimization.
As distribution needs change — new operators, additional platforms, or format transitions — United Teleports adapts the delivery architecture without requiring a change in provider.
Delivery Methods
United Teleports supports multiple transport technologies, allowing programmers/broadcasters to use the most appropriate delivery method for each destination.
Internet Delivery (IP / SRT)
Channels can be distributed over the public Internet using secure, low-latency protocols such as SRT. United Teleports manages ingress, egress, and continuous monitoring of IP-based feeds from its facilities, providing a cost-effective alternative to satellite while maintaining operational reliability. Receiver provisioning and coordination at operator sites can be supported as required.
Fiber Distribution
For destinations requiring private or dedicated connectivity, United Teleports delivers channels over high-capacity fiber networks with redundant paths. Fiber delivery is supported through United Teleports’ direct connectivity to major interconnection points and regional distribution hubs.
Satellite Distribution
United Teleports provides global satellite distribution from its teleport facilities and through established partner teleports. Services include uplink, downlink, capacity coordination, and continuous monitoring. Satellite delivery can be used as a primary transport or as a redundant path alongside IP or fiber.
Distribution Endpoints
United Teleports distributes channels to a broad range of endpoints, including:
- Cable, IPTV and Telco operator headends
- FAST platforms and OTT streaming services
- Regional distribution hubs and interconnection points
- International operators and partners
Each delivery path is engineered to meet the technical and operational requirements of the receiving platform.
Migration and Optimization
United Teleports regularly supports programmers transitioning from satellite-based distribution to IP or fiber delivery. Migrations are planned and executed to maintain service continuity and redundancy while reducing long-term distribution costs. Hybrid delivery models are also supported, allowing satellite, fiber, and IP transport to be combined as needed.
Why Programmers Choose United Teleports
- Centralized one-to-many channel distribution
- Delivery from United Teleports owned and operated facilities
- Support for IP, fiber, and satellite from a single provider
- Reduced operational complexity and vendor coordination
- Operator-specific delivery compliance
- 24/7 monitoring and engineering support
- Long-term distribution partnership as requirements evolve