If you missed
the big game, you probably also missed the rebroadcast in Japan
courtesy of NTV and NTT. The two companies shot a 70Mbps HD stream of the game across the Internet for a
tape delayed broadcast at midnight on Monday. The
high-definition IPTV program was available to Japanese consumers over NTV's
digital terrestrial channel to demonstrate the process. NTT implemented their Global Super Link last year to help propel
high-def video around the planet, but it's not yet in widespread usage. These types of demos likely strike fear in the
hearts of DIRECTV and DISH Network, since it's much easier and cost-effective to expand your network here on Earth than
it is 26,000 miles in space.
posted Feb 9th 2006 9:58AM
