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Navigating the Distribution Transition

Distribution is changing, are you ready?

The shift to IP and terrestrial delivery is accelerating. We track which broadcasters are moving, which technologies are winning traction, and where the money goes next, from infrastructure to managed services. 

Here you will find everything you need to know about the changes and how we can support you.

  • C‑Band reallocation is reshaping delivery
  • 2030 DTT switch-off is mounting pressure across the industry
  • Hybrid delivery models will replace single-path satelites

WHAT WE TRACK

Five shifts deciding who wins the transitions

The changes in distribution isn't one event, it's a chain of spectrum, regulatory and commercial moves. Here's where we focus our intelligence so you can act before the market reprices.

1. C‑Band reallocation

The reallocation of C‑Band spectrum and its immediate implications for broadcast delivery. Who loses capacity, who gains, and what it costs.

3. NA vs European dynamics

Why North American and European markets are moving at different speeds, and what that means for vendors selling across both.

5. Hybrid delivery landscape

The emerging hybrid model (satellite, IP and terrestrial combined) and the managed-services opportunities it opens up.

2. DTT timeline pressure

Digital terrestrial switch-off timelines tightening across Europe, and the delivery decisions broadcasters can no longer postpone.

4. Ku‑band transition

How the Ku‑band transition is playing out in practice, and where capacity, cost and reliability trade-offs are landing.

Want the full picture?

Our on demand resources and events will support you in transition, keeping you ahead of the curve, and your competitors.

WHY IT MATTERS

Act on insight, not instinct

Sector intelligence isn't a report, it's in depth thinking and exploration that shapes strategy while the market is still forming. For the changes in distribution, the window to position is open now and closing fast as spectrum decisions become irreversible.

We turn fragmented signals, regulatory filings, vendor moves and broadcaster pilots into clear content so you know exactly where the commercial opportunity sits.

EVENTS

Where we're discussing this

Our events provide you with a unique platform to learn about one of the biggest industry shifts and connect with likeminded professionals from around the globe.

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Resources

Go deeper on changing distribution model. Our resource library includes reports, articles, videos, and templates.

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Signal Lost

The FCC is auctioning off the C-band spectrum US broadcasters have relied on for 40 years. There's no single replacement, the future is hybrid. Drawing on senior leaders from Disney, Fox, Paramount, AWS and more, this report maps what satellite replacement actually looks like, and how long you have. 

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No Safe Harbour

 Broadcasters have relied on C-band for 40 years. Now it's being auctioned off, with no single replacement. Drawing on senior leaders from Disney, Fox, Paramount, AWS and more, this report maps what satellite replacement actually looks like, and how long you have. 

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