FreeCast Joins Broadband Forum, Recognizing Broadband’s Role in Delivering Next-Gen Entertainment
March 28 2024 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Broadband is critical as FreeCast develops
technology for a world where video entertainment is web-first,
connected, and wireless
FreeCast has joined global standards
development organization Broadband Forum to enable broadband to
become the delivery mechanism for powerful video entertainment
experiences.
As consumers move from traditional cable and satellite
television to delivery of their entertainment via Over-The-Top
services, broadband is going to be more central than ever. FreeCast
has long been at the forefront of this transition, developing
aggregation technology to help consumers and the entertainment
industry navigate and benefit from the new environment that is
powered by broadband.
FreeCast CEO William Mobley discussed how the company’s mission
aligns with that of the Broadband Forum: “Advanced connectivity is
going to be everywhere, more so than it is already. Between
developments in 5G wireless and beyond, Internet of Things
technology, ATSC 3.0, and faster internet speeds, it’s going to be
in more than just our smartphones and computers. It will be crucial
for cars, televisions, devices throughout the home, in businesses
and public spaces. This can power the delivery of entertainment far
beyond what has ever been possible with cable or satellite TV, and
we’re excited to develop the technology that can make that happen
just as broadly.”
The Broadband Forum is an industry-driven global standards
development organization helping operators, application providers,
and vendors deliver better, services-led broadband. As the
industry-recognized center of competence, the Broadband Forum
provides an accessible, efficient, and effective community where
all broadband stakeholders can collaborate on, develop, and promote
open standards and open software. This provides the basis for
deployable solutions for the global broadband industry.
“As attention continues to shift to delivering greater user
experience and allowing operators to deliver value-added services
across a ‘fit for purpose’ cost-effective and affordable broadband
connection. We look forward to FreeCast’s contributions in helping
develop and build future broadband standards that realize new
approaches to an effective video and broadcast experience,”
Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas said.
About FreeCast
FreeCast's NextGen Streaming technology is revolutionizing the
landscape of community entertainment. This innovative solution
utilizes cutting-edge middleware, ushering in a new era of
entertainment possibilities across various communities. By
seamlessly integrating with smart-home TV systems, FreeCast
empowers partners such as multi-dwelling units (MDUs), college
campuses, hospitality facilities, and healthcare centers to offer a
superior entertainment experience. The advantages of this
technology are manifold. By eliminating the need for costly
retransmission fees, communities can provide residents or guests
with a modern, hassle-free entertainment experience. Property
managers and facility operators stand to benefit significantly, as
they can ditch expensive cable contracts, establish recurring
revenue streams, and deliver a valuable amenity at little to no
additional cost. With FreeCast's NextGen Streaming middleware,
resident and guest satisfaction is enhanced, contributing
positively to overall property value. This transformative
technology marks a paradigm shift in community entertainment,
promising greater convenience, cost-effectiveness, and satisfaction
for all involved.
For more information, visit https://freecast.com
About the Broadband Forum
The Broadband Forum is an industry-driven global standards
development organization helping operators, application providers,
and vendors deliver better, services-led broadband.
As the industry-recognized center of competence, the Broadband
Forum provides an accessible, efficient, and effective community
where all broadband stakeholders can collaborate on, develop, and
promote open standards and open software. This provides the basis
for deployable solutions for the global broadband industry.
The forum publishes interoperable standards and open software,
has launched certification programs, and promotes industry
education. These best practices and models can be adopted to help
realize an effective broadband ecosystem that drives a thriving,
services-led broadband industry based on global collaboration, open
standards, and open source, maximizing value for all
stakeholders.
For more information, visit https://www.broadband-forum.org/.
For the latest updates, follow Broadband Forum on LinkedIn,
Twitter, and YouTube.
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