Brazil. Following a technical collaboration with Broadcom Corporation and Elemental, Globosat will broadcast live by satellite and in ultra high definition, the last three matches of the 2014 World Cup.
"Our collaboration with Globosat and Elemental to bring a live Ultra HD broadcast of the World Cup to viewers validates the demand for Ultra HD in 2014 and beyond. This highlights the value of Broadcom's innovative solutions to deliver the highest image quality and the most advanced visual experience to viewers globally," said Rich Nelson, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Broadcom.
The broadcast, which will be accessible to selected subscribers and pay-TV operators in Brazil, demonstrates the growing interest in 4K technology.
Roberto Primo, Globosat's Chief Technology Officer, commented: "The dissemination of the World Cup in 4k resolution is an important part of our efforts to contribute to the evolution of the tv viewing experience in Brazil. Partnering with Pay-TV operators who share this goal also allows us to deliver Ultra HD to an even wider audience in the future."
"Globosat is setting the pace for 4K and its innovative OTT and TV Everywhere service. The reliability and video quality available with video processing and decoding. Elemental and Broadcom will be there every step of the way," concluded Keith Wymbs, Elemental's Chief Marketing Officer.
