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The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a significant milestone in the effectiveness of 5G technologies for live broadcast, with Neutral Wireless and the BBC leading the charge.
The use of 5G mobile networks for live video production – particularly newsgathering – is now well established. 5G can deliver high-quality feeds at low latency from multiple cameras in the field, extending the scope of covering live events. 5G networks can also be used to control cameras remotely, reducing the need for cabling.
While viewers of breaking news may be prepared to accept rough-and-ready video reports from the field, the use of 5G to deliver robust high-quality coverage of major events such as the Paris Olympic Games or the coronation of King Charles III in 2023 raised a host of challenges.
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