United Teleports offers comprehensive Headend Outsourcing / Channel Delivery services for cable and other pay-tv operators, eliminating the need for costly on-site infrastructure while ensuring seamless content aggregation, processing, and distribution. By centralizing operations at our state-of-the-art facilities, we aggregate over 500 channels, transcode them into any required format, and distribute them via our dedicated fiber network directly to cable headends and via SRT to IP platforms. This turnkey solution enables operators to streamline operations, reduce costs, and expand their content offerings without investing in additional infrastructure.
Key Features
Channel Aggregation & Processing
Content Delivery via Fiber Network
- Aggregation of 500+ channels, including national, regional, and international feeds.
- Flexible transcoding into MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, and other required formats.
- Support for SD, HD, and 4K resolutions to meet diverse distribution needs.
- Customized packaging to meet affiliate-specific channel lineups.
- Redundant fiber connectivity to ensure uninterrupted signal transport.
- Direct fiber delivery to major cable headends across the country.
- Multi-format signal transmission for compatibility with various network architectures.
- Low-latency distribution, ensuring high-quality playback at the end-user level.
Content Delivery via SRT
- Cost-effective SRT Internet delivery of channel feeds in any bitrate and multiple formats, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, SD, and HD.
- Full migration support from satellite to Internet-based delivery, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Provision of low-cost internet receivers for each headend, with full coordination services.
- Complementary transition services to minimize disruption and guarantee a positive ROI on the shift to Internet delivery.
Scalability & Flexibility
- On-demand expansion, allowing operators to scale their channel lineup as needed.
- Seamless integration with existing headend infrastructures.
- Fully managed service or operator-controlled options available.
End-to-End Management & Support
- 24/7 network monitoring and real-time technical support.
- Disaster recovery solutions with redundant pathways.
- Affiliate coordination to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing service quality.
Target Market
- Cable operators looking to reduce headend infrastructure costs.
- Regional and mid-sized providers needing cost-effective channel aggregation.
- Telecom/IPTV operators expanding into TV distribution without building their own headend.
- ISP operators expanding their market with a video offer.
Key Benefits
- Cost Reduction: Eliminates expensive on-premises headend infrastructure.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined content aggregation and distribution.
- Scalability: Adaptable to growing content demands and technological advancements.
- Reliability: Redundant fiber paths and 24/7 support ensure uninterrupted service.
- Futureproofing: Supports next-gen formats, including HEVC and 4K.