BT Sport selects Ericsson to launch UK's first UHDTV channel
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Ericsson will design, build and run a range of new services for BT Sport,
including three new BT Sport TV channels and a multi-screen, interactive red
button service
* The deal includes BT Sport UHD, the first ultra-high-definition channel to
launch in the UK
* Additionally, BT Sport will extend its existing broadcast and media services
contract with Ericsson for BT Sport 1 and 2 by an additional three years
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has signed a multi-year
broadcast and media services deal with BT Sport to help launch three new
television channels and an interactive red button service in the UK.
Ericsson will be responsible for designing, building and running BT Sport
Europe, free-to-air service BT Sport Showcase, and BT Sport UHD. BT Sport UHD
will be the first ultra-high-definition channel to launch in the UK and will
feature live football and other premium content.
Ericsson will also help to deliver BT Sport's new BT Sport Extra red button
service, which will enable viewers to choose between eight UEFA games broadcast
live simultaneously - including UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
games.
As part of the deal, BT Sport has also extended Ericsson's existing six-year
contract for BT Sport 1 and 2 by an additional three years. This contract
includes playout and media management services and access services for both
channels.
Jamie Hindhaugh, COO, BT Sport and BT TV, said: "BT Sport's UEFA Champions
League coverage sets out to bring viewers the best ever experience of football's
leading club competition. Our 4K coverage of the UEFA Champions League alongside
other competitions will bring a truly cinematic experience into fans' living
rooms."
Thorsten Sauer, Head of Broadcast and Media Services at Ericsson, says: "We are
very proud that BT has selected Ericsson to help launch a new range of high-
profile TV services, including the UK's first UHDTV channel. BT Sport has made a
significant commitment to its sport broadcasting portfolio, and we are delighted
that Ericsson will play an integral role in its future success. This partnership
is a significant win for our business and really underlines our role as a
trusted partner to some of the world's leading broadcasters and sports rights
holders. We will continue to work hard to deliver high-quality, innovative
services."
BT Sport was launched in August 2013 and currently shows exclusive live action
from the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League. Customers can also enjoy
live football matches from top-flight European leagues, including Germany's
Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A and France's Ligue 1. BT Sport is available via BT
TV, Sky's satellite platform, Virgin Media and via the BT Sport App.
Ericsson and BT Sport have been working on UHDTV together for some time,
combining in 2013 for the first full multi-camera production of a sports event
captured in 4K UHDTV and transmitted live internationally via satellite and
fiber. Last year, Ericsson received the NAB Technology Innovation Award for its
pioneering work in UHDTV.
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