Neutral Wireless

News Summary:

On April 1, 2026, broadcasters including Neutral Wireless, BBC, France Télévisions, and Sony, among others, issued a Statement of Requirement with support from the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC). This group called for programmable 5G connectivity, emphasizing the need for user-accessible control of network performance to enable resilient ultra-low-latency operations and facilitate 5G adoption in broadcasting. This follows a broader push on March 30 for mobile network operators to commercialize 5G live production, addressing challenges with proprietary offerings that are often difficult to scale due to a lack of incentive for bespoke API development. Earlier on March 30, a group led by Neutral Wireless, alongside Sony, BBC, and France Télévisions, urged operators to expose standardized network APIs, specifically quality-on-demand (QoD) CAMARA APIs, via the GSMA Open Gateway initiative to secure predictable connectivity for low-latency resilient live broadcast production over 5G. Previously, on March 11, Neutral Wireless collaborated with Haivision and ITN to deliver the UK’s first live broadcast utilizing newly available short-notice n40 band spectrum (2320 to 2340 MHz) for ITN’s coverage of the 2025/6 New Year’s Eve London Fireworks display, integrating Haivision’s live video contribution technology with Neutral Wireless’ private 5G platform.