Television broadcasters today are spending roughly $9 billion on satellite services, say industry insiders. While the majority of that cost goes directly toward the distribution of broadcast TV via satellite, about $1 billion is used for "contribution," in which high-bandwidth camera feeds from stadiums, concert halls, and other venues are transported to various production and post-production facilities. A vast majority of this transport could—and should—be done over fiber, say optical equipment vendors. Some service providers have begun to prove them right.
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