The U.K.’s "first uncompressed video contribution network, connecting all 20 Premier League football stadiums, has been installed by BT Media and Broadcast," according to Julian Clover of BROADBAND TV NEWS. Described as a "breakthrough service," the new contribution network enhances image quality and minimizes delays for broadcasters. It is managed by BT and "includes having multiple 10Gbps links to Premier League Productions’ facilities in Stockley Park, London." Premier League Productions is a joint venture between the Premier League and IMG. It "delivers every match live" to the Premier League’s int'l rights holders, as well as additional production material such as instant replays, highlights packages and ready-for-air channels. Under a three-year agreement, BT "will provide uncompressed live HD video feeds between the stadiums and IMG’s studios in London." It was initially anticipated that "each venue would need up to 12 uncompressed visions on a match day, however due to the success of the deployment and customer demand, the requirement is frequently 20 uncompressed visions per match." On occasion, the demand has been for 32 per match (BROADBAND TV NEWS, 3/3).
