Huawei and Vodafone Spain carried out a joint LTE broadcast trial recently, deploying the eMBMS (Evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services) technology. The trial saw both companies working with Valencia CF to broadcast 5 channels of multimedia content in HD format during the Valencia vs Celta football match which took place on the 17th of May at Estadio Mestalla in Valencia. During the trial, selected users were given real-time access to the five channels of multimedia content from the game, by using smartphones that support the new eMBMS technology.
According to Huawei, the eMBMS trial is a first in Spain and one of the firsts in Europe. The LTE broadcast technology reuses the current 4G LTE spectrum and allocates only a small fragment to the multicast purpose, which transmits multimedia content from a single source to multiple receivers. To ensure a better user experience, all sectors in the 4G area transmit the same signal carrying identical content, so that the reception is improved and the signal of the LTE broadcast is strengthened. The technology allows broadcasting of diverse multimedia content such as sporting events, concerts, advertising, emergency bulletins or information on public security.
Jin Yong, Managing Director of Huawei Carrier Business in Spain
The implementation of this technology for broadcasting multimedia content, through Vodafone's 4G network, reaffirms our leadership to provide ambitious and innovative technology solutions, the trust of our customers and our willingness to keep our contribution to a Better Connected World.
