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Level 3 Communications to Deliver Live HD Video Feeds of Prince William's Wedding

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Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) has been selected by six national broadcasters in the U.S. and Canada to provide live, high-definition (HD) video feeds of Prince William's wedding to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. The company will utilize its Vyvx Services to deliver coverage to viewers in North America, working with broadcasters to set up remote connectivity and carry coverage from various locations in and around London. Level 3's extensive network footprint will enable the company to efficiently deliver live feeds from the wedding, allowing broadcasters to focus on covering the event instead of the technical process of delivering it overseas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Level 3 Communications has been selected by six national broadcasters in the U.S. and Canada to deliver live HD video feeds of Prince William's wedding to Catherine Middleton.
  • The company will utilize its Vyvx Services to deliver coverage to viewers in North America, working with broadcasters to set up remote connectivity and carry coverage from various locations in and around London.
  • Level 3's extensive network footprint will enable the company to efficiently deliver live feeds from the wedding, allowing broadcasters to focus on covering the event instead of the technical process of delivering it overseas.
  • The wedding is expected to be one of the most-watched television events in history, with Level 3's Vyvx broadcast services carrying some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment for over 20 years.
  • Level 3's team will manage the event delivery process from end-to-end, freeing broadcasters to focus on covering the event, and the company's unique ability to deliver solutions for both traditional and Internet broadcast gives content owners additional options for delivery of their content from a single provider.
  • Level 3's global media services include broadcast, content delivery, and IP solutions, and the company has an extensive network footprint equipping customers with end-to-end transmission capabilities to major markets around the world.
  • The company also has an experienced international team that understands the complexities of delivering live events on a global scale.

Statistics:

  • The wedding is expected to be one of the most-watched television events in history.
  • Level 3's Vyvx broadcast services have carried some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment for over 20 years.
  • The company has an extensive network footprint equipping customers with end-to-end transmission capabilities to major markets around the world.

Sources:

  • Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT)
  • Entertainment Newsweekly (Copyright 2011, Entertainment Newsweekly via VerticalNews.com)

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