The Future of Satellite Replacement

Tuesday April 21 | 0730 - 0930 | The Renaissance Hotel, Las Vegas

As broadcasters continue to lose C-band spectrum over the next two years, distribution strategies across North America are coming under increasing pressure. Capacity constraints, repacking, and long-term spectrum reallocation are forcing operators to reassess satellite dependence and accelerate evaluation of alternatives, including IP terrestrial distribution and hybrid architectures.

In response to growing industry interest in this topic, this focused breakfast event will take place during NAB Show to examine the realities of satellite replacement and the practical pathways forward.

We are bringing together senior industry leaders for a candid discussion on how the industry is responding to the evolving distribution landscape.

The Core Discussion

This is designed as an educational, balanced industry forum, not a sales presentation. The key topics will include:

How broadcasters are coping with continued C-band spectrum reduction
The operational and economic implications of shrinking satellite capacity
Whether “satellite replacement” is truly a replacement, or a transition toward hybrid models
The growing role of IP terrestrial delivery, fiber, and cloud-based infrastructure
Resiliency, redundancy, and service assurance in IP-based architectures
Perspectives from across the ecosystem, including satellite operators, IP transport providers, telcos, and cloud platforms

The goal is to facilitate an open and balanced discussion across the broadcast distribution ecosystem, ensuring multiple viewpoints are represented