United Teleports provides end-to-end channel origination and playout solutions designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency. Our services cater to programmers, broadcasters, and content owners, enabling them to launch, manage, and distribute channels seamlessly.
We are technology-agnostic and workflow-independent, offering cost-effective, multi-format playout with rapid speed-to-market. Our state-of-the-art, fully automated file-based playout systems support multiple formats, eliminating the need for time-consuming file conversions or expensive licensing procedures. Whether fully managed by United Teleports or remotely operated by customers, our playout solutions provide unparalleled reliability and adaptability.
Key Features
Master Control and Managed Playout Services
- End-to-end content processing, including:
- Content capture and ingest
- Quality control (QC)
- Traffic and programming management
- Playout list creation and automation
- Content storage management
- Server-based playout with real-time monitoring
- Loudness audio correction for compliance
- Cue tone insertion for seamless ad and program transitions
- Live feed switching and integration handled by United Teleports staff
- Support for ad scheduling and integration with third-party traffic platforms
- Closed captioning integration with 24/7 compliance (e.g., AppTek)
Customer Remote-Controlled Playout
- Direct customer control over content production, playout lists, and programming
- Remote access to playout servers hosted at United Teleports facilities
- RAID storage and playout servers monitored by teleport staff for reliability
Live Event Support
- Setup, testing, and monitoring by United Teleports technicians
- Live event acquisition via SRT or satellite feeds
- On-site quality assurance and rapid issue resolution
- Recording and storage of live events for later use
Content Storage and Retention
- Synchronized storage across geo-diverse facilities, ensuring:
- High availability and data redundancy
- Direct customer access for content upload and retrieval
- Automatic ingestion into the playout system
- Multi-format support without requiring mezzanine transcoding
Distribution Network and Redundancy
- Delivery to affiliates via multiple methods:
- SRT, Zixi, dedicated fiber, and satellite-based delivery
- Full redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service
24/7/365 Master Control and Monitoring
- Real-time playout monitoring at multiple levels:
- Output-level monitoring for quality assurance
- Satellite return downlink verification
- Over-the-air return checks when required
- Immediate intervention to resolve playout gaps or technical issues
Target Market
- Programmers and Broadcasters looking to optimize costs or launch new variations for international distribution or FAST platforms.
- Content Owners seeking linear channel creation for their existing video libraries.
- Streaming Platforms and OTT Providers requiring scalable, multi-format playout solutions.
Key Benefits
- Flexibility: Fully managed or customer-controlled playout solutions.
- Aggressive Pricing: Competitive, cost-effective services.
- Adaptable Team: Rapid implementation and customized workflows.
- Cost-Effective Distribution: Low-cost Internet (SRT) distribution compared to satellite.
- Ease of Use: User-friendly interfaces for customer-managed playout.
- Scalability: Seamless integration with third-party traffic platforms, external MAMs, and multi-channel expansion.
Additional Information
- Seamless integration with ad scheduling platforms and support for audience measurement tools.
- Comprehensive live event management, content retention, and scalable systems for multi-channel outputs.
- Multi-region distribution capabilities through fiber, satellite, and Internet-based platforms.