Level 3 Vyvx services to offer uncompressed HD video transport between New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington
OCTOBER 12, 2010 -- Level 3 Communications Inc. will now offer uncompressed high-definition (HD) video transport services between Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Level 3 uncompressed HD services will support 1.5 and 3.0 gigabits per second (Gbps) transport with zero compression, ensuring that the video feed is delivered in its native form. Level 3 Vyvx customers in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., can use the services for transmission locally or between any of the three cities. Level 3 plans to expand city availability, based on demand, in the coming months.
By leveraging the connectivity and scalability of Level 3’s IP/MPLS fiber network, the company can deliver uncompressed signals entirely over its fiber-optic network, eliminating the need for encoders at either end of the transmission and streamlining the workflow for broadcasters.
For a limited time, Level 3 will be offering uncompressed occasional-use HD services at the same rates as its standard-definition services.