Case Studies
Introduction
Twoobii-OneWeb satellite connectivity supports field production where terrestrial networks are limited or unreliable.
Q-KON has partnered with South African broadcast specialist Telemedia to integrate Twoobii-OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity into its broadcast technologies. The project addresses a practical challenge for field crews: getting live content from locations where mobile networks and fixed infrastructure cannot always provide a dependable connection.
The Challenge
For a news crew or outside broadcast team, connectivity is part of the production chain. Limited terrestrial infrastructure and unreliable mobile coverage can put time-sensitive transmissions at risk, particularly at remote sites beyond the major metros.
Telemedia needed a solution that could be deployed quickly, provide upload capacity for live video and support the low-latency communication that field production requires. The aim was to give teams greater flexibility in choosing broadcast locations while reducing their reliance on local terrestrial connectivity.
The Solution
Q-KON combined its Twoobii-OneWeb satellite service, powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, with Telemedia’s broadcast expertise to support remote live production across South Africa.
Using the compact Hughes HL1120 flat-panel terminal, the solution specifies 145 Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload and latency below 70 milliseconds to support live video and production coordination.
The satellite connection reduces reliance on local fixed and mobile networks, giving Telemedia greater flexibility for breaking news, outside broadcasts and remote productions where terrestrial connectivity is limited.
“Partnering with Q-KON gives our field teams reliable,
high-speed Twoobii-OneWeb connectivity to deliver uninterrupted live coverage,
even in remote locations beyond major metros.”
— Patrick Conroy, CEO at Telemedia
