Pop-up 5G standalone non-public networks (SNPNs) for live broadcast production

Samuel R. Yoffe, Malcolm Brew, Douglas Allan, Kenneth Barlee, Dani Anderson, Odianosen Anthony Ighagbon, Cameron Speirs, Robert Stewart, Ian Wagdin, Morten Brandstrup, Jack McGill, Gareth Gordon, Don Mullane, Liam Murray, Mark Smith, Muki Kulhan, John Canning, Aaron Behman, Matt Stagg, Jonathan Hale

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Abstract

A portable, pop-up private standalone 5G network has been developed and deployed around the world in a series of successful proof-of-concepts for outside broadcast production in remote locations. The flexible software-defined radio (SDR) allows us to rapidly customise the network to the environment and requirements, with low-latency configurations and heavy uplink biasing in the bi-directional RF channel to support multiple wireless camera feeds. We used shared spectrum available in the n78 and upper n77 bands (3.3–4.2 GHz) in UK, Ireland, Kenya and New Zealand to deliver live-to-air footage. We explored the use of bonding multiple low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and cellular backhaul, which allowed us to broadcast the Pitlochry Highland Games live from rural Scotland into the IBC 2022 show in Amsterdam. This paper will discuss the critical technical capabilities of the pop-up private 5G network and how broadcasters have rapidly deployed the technology to support historic and sporting events, including the final journey from Scotland of Queen Elizabeth II and the Danish parliamentary elections. We will also explore how to configure connectivity for optimum performance.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference
Place of PublicationWashington, DC
Number of pages20
Publication statusPublished - 14 Apr 2023
EventNAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference - Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 15 Apr 202318 Apr 2023
https://nabshow.com/2023/learn/conferences/beit/

Conference

ConferenceNAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference
Abbreviated titleNAB BEITC
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period15/04/2318/04/23
Internet address

Keywords

  • 5G technology
  • standalone non-public networks
  • live broadcasting

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