march 5 through 7, 2019Visit Wired Broadcast at Stand B32, Security & Policing 2019 in Farnborough, UK. In the show’s Marketplace area, we’ll give a lightning talk about using our solutions in law enforcement and protecting critical national infrastructure (CNI). Come by the stand to check out the latest Mediaport® and Viprinet® products.
november, 2018Wired Broadcast helped Bauer’s Magic Radio pull off a daring continuous broadcast from London, to Paris, and on the move. 14 hours of flawless connectivity for a flawless broadcast to promote Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald.
june 30, 2018Wired Broadcast has launched its new company brand today. After more than 25 years, we have a fresh brand identity that highlights our strengths, matches our current focus, and looks to the future. Let us know what you think.
may 2018 Wired Broadcast’s Mediaport® agile connectivity solutions and IP and ISDN codecs will be used for live broadcast coverage of the Royal Wedding and the World Cup by the BBC, Swedish Radio, Bauer, and Global Radio.
may 21 through 24, 2018Join Wired Broadcast at SOFIC, booth #1221 in Tampa, Florida, for the launch of DORIS, our newest addition to the Mediaport® line of portable IP bonding routers. We’ll be demonstrating DORIS' ruggedised design, onboard power supply, and dual video capability for military and law enforcement audiences.
When your most challenging creative brief is at stake, Wired Broadcast has your back.
When you’re on the move or in challenging environments, our IP bonding solutions deliver rock-solid connectivity at the drop of a hat.
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Wired Broadcast is an international leader in agile connectivity for mission-critical applications and a trusted provider of end-to-end broadcast and live event facilities and services.
Our earliest successes include the Grammy Awards, the Centennial Olympic Games, Live 8, and the MTV Europe Music Awards. At times we’ve provided unilateral broadcast facilities for as many as 50 radio stations. Working with hundreds of individual radio stations plus national networks like BBC, Premiere Networks, and CBC, since the early 90s we’ve managed live broadcasts in more than 20 countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Today, clients from a range of industry sectors rely on us to bring innovative technologies to address their most difficult connectivity challenges. We are the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of Viprinet® IP bonding products. In addition, our Mediaport® range of grab-and-go bonding routers provides reliable connectivity for mission-critical applications in fields as diverse as security, law enforcement, the military, construction, education, live streaming and, of course, TV and radio.
Our team of experts provides personalised service to ensure each client is satisfied and successful with our products and services.
With headquarters in London, UK, we invest in the next generation of professionals by providing local school children with free vocational training.
Johnnie is a seasoned executive who has led Wired Broadcast to become a trusted resource for high-profile clients around the world.
Since founding the company more than 25 years ago, Johnnie has built a reputation as a pathfinder, helping clients remain at the forefront of the changing technology landscape. Building on Wired Broadcast’s track record with the world’s top entertainment and broadcast brands, he has led its expansion into agile connectivity for mission-critical military and security applications. Under his leadership, the company has been recognised by its technology partners for its pioneering contribution to product design and development of international distribution channels.
After studying electronic engineering at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Johnnie began his career as an engineer at BBC Radio and then at Molinare Visions, the renowned London post-production house for premiere drama, feature film, and documentary content.
james deadman • sales and marketing managerJames drives sales at Wired Broadcast, bringing deep commercial experience to understanding the needs of each customer. Helping customers solve difficult connectivity challenges while working with an agile team of experts is what motivates him. James’s prior roles include sales manager at Viprinet, head of mobility at a networking hardware manufacturer, and global account director at an eLearning provider.
patrick gunning • broadcast operations managerSince 2009, Patrick has managed broadcast operations for broadcast and live events customers such as Bauer Media, TBI Media, and Premiere Networks. Customers depend on his problem-solving ability and commitment to excellence. A music and sound aficionado from an early age, Patrick spent the first part of his career at Unique Facilities, BBC Scotland, and BBC TV Centre.
dave walters • product expertDave provides product and networking expertise to Wired Broadcast customers, putting them at ease in his signature soft-spoken style. Prior to joining Wired Broadcast, Dave held network and systems management roles at BT, Marsh McLennan, IBM, and Hilton Hotels. He holds a degree in computational mathematics from the University of Greenwich.
neil wheeler • logistics and operationsNeil joined Wired Broadcast in 2014 and is responsible for office logistics and operations, ensuring that the office runs smoothly to create a productive work environment for the team. He has a wide variety of work experience, including web design, funeral direction, and office management.
dan vanniasingham • accountingDan is responsible for Wired Broadcast's accounting, bookkeeping, and processing of customer and supplier transactions. With a degree in economics from Kent University, Dan also brings experience in payroll, tax, and pensions.
anthony faust • business development and technical pre-sales, north americaAnthony is a consultant to Wired Broadcast and provides technical pre-sales support and training to customers and sales partners in North America. With over 25 years of award-winning work in broadcasting, film, TV, and AAA games, Anthony is CEO of Netmondi, North American distributor of Mediaport.
Wired Broadcast offers a range of IP bonding devices for agile connectivity and a selection of companion products and accessories. From the Mediaport® routers that we manufacture, to the Viprinet® products that we distribute, at the core of our offering is packet-level bonding technology that combines consumer-grade connections to deliver high-performance connectivity with uptimes that can reach 99.99%.
Take a look at our product offering.
flexibilityOur IP bonding products give you the flexibility to go virtually anywhere and make use of available WAN resources to create a secure, reliable connection quickly. Bond 4G/3G, xDSL, Wi-Fi, cable, satellite, or any other type of connection, without lengthy provisioning lead times.
resilienceThe patented packet-level IP bonding in all our key products provides resilience in three ways: distributed data schemes along multiple WANS, diversity of WAN types, and diversity of carriers. Congestion, packet loss, or even total failure of one or more connections has no noticeable effect.
securityOur products transmit your information securely using multiple security protocols and standards, from AES 256-bit encryption and 2048-bit RSA keys in SSL certificates, to fingerprinting and Diffie-Hellman key exchange for forward secrecy.
smooth high-speed transmissionOur Mediaport and Viprinet IP bonding products come with RuggedVPN™ firmware featuring patented Distributed Forward Error Correction (DFEC). DFEC vastly improves upon traditional per-line FEC strategy by allowing distribution of multiple error correction data fragments across bonded pathways. With DFEC, packet-loss as low as 0% is a reality. Coupled with increased bonding capacity and advanced data compression, RuggedVPN is the optimal solution for real-time applications including picture-perfect video transmissions, even when you’re on the move.
mediaport® Our range of ultra-portable IP bonding routers and hybrid products for rapid deployment. Manufactured with Viprinet® technology inside, Mediaport is designed to be user-friendly, lightweight, and portable, making it a perfect fit for SWaP (Size, Weight and Power)-constrained applications.
Mediaport is also a flexible platform that we can customise for specialised applications.
Every Mediaport device comes with one year of firmware updates and email support. Note that Mediaport must pair with a Viprinet hardware or virtual hub. You may purchase a Viprinet Hub or subscribe to a shared hub service provided by Wired Broadcast or one of our partners, or subscribe to a Viprinet virtual hub on VMware® or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Mediaport LTEbonds 4 4G/3G mobile broadband connections and 1 Ethernet WAN. With Mediaport's built-in rechargeable battery and built-in main antennas, simply carry it to where you need it and switch it on. Mediaport LTE will run for up to 6 hours on its internal battery, which will charge when the device is powered from external mains or DC.
MP-LTE datasheetMediaport Ris a ruggedised IP67-rated device that bonds up to 5 connections: 4 4G/3G and 1 Ethernet WAN. Compact and lightweight at 1.2 kilograms (2.65 pounds), Mediaport R can be powered by mains, external DC, or direct-mount MBITR batteries. When fitted with 2 6.8Ah batteries, Mediaport R will operate for up to 12 hours. Available in black anodised finish or a range of Cerakote® coatings to special order.
MP-R datasheetMediaport DORISis an integrated video surveillance solution with Viprinet bonded cellular backhaul. Comprising Vemotion video encoders on an industrial PC, DORIS bonds 4 4G/3G networks and 1 Ethernet WAN and includes HD-SDI, PAL/NTSC, and IP camera inputs, assignable serial and GPIO, and encrypted internal storage. Like Mediaport R, DORIS is ruggedised, IP67 rated, and can be powered by direct-mount MBITR batteries, external mains, or DC. Available in black anodised finish or a range of Cerakote® coatings to special order.
MP-DORIS datasheetMediaport LTE
Mediaport R
Mediaport DORIS
Enclosure
Enclosure
Portable
Enclosure
Portable, Ruggedised
Enclosure
Portable, Ruggedised
Dimensions
Dimensions
200 x 266 x 94 mm (7.87 x 10.47 x 3.7 in)
Dimensions
186 x 162 x 44 mm (7.32 x 6.38 x 1.73 in)
Dimensions
186 x 191 x 76 mm (7.32 x 7.5 x 3 in)
Weight
Weight
2.4 kg (5.29 lb)
Weight
1.2 kg (2.65 lb)
Weight
3 kg (6.6 lb)
Environmental Rating
Environmental Rating
Environmental Rating
IP67
Environmental Rating
IP67
Working Temperature
Working Temperature
-10℃ to +45℃ (14℉ to 113℉)
Working Temperature
-19℃ to +49℃ (-2.2℉ to 120.2℉)
Working Temperature
-19℃ to +49℃ (-2.2℉ to 120.2℉)
Power rating
Power rating
12–24 VDC, 4.3A
Power rating
12–24 VDC, 2A max
Power rating
12–24 VDC, 3A max
Power supply
Power supply
100–240V AC mains adaptor (included)
External 12–24V DC (XLR 4-pin)
Built-in 73Whr Li-Ion battery and charger
Power supply
100–240V AC mains adaptor (included)
External 12–24V DC (Lemo connector)
2 x Direct-mount AN/PRC148 battery (not included)
Power supply
100–240V AC mains adaptor (included)
External 12–24V DC (Lemo connector)
2 x Direct-mount AN/PRC148 battery (not included)
Battery type
Battery type
Built-in 73Whr Li-Ion battery
Battery type
2 x Twist-Lock MBITR AN/PRC148 battery
Battery type
2 x Twist-Lock MBITR AN/PRC148 battery
LAN interface
LAN interface
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN interface
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN interface
(see industrial pc specification)
WAN built-in modules
WAN built-in modules
1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Amphenol MRJ-series RJ-45)
4 x LTE
WAN built-in modules
1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Amphenol MRJ-series RJ-45)
4 x LTE
WAN built-in modules
1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Amphenol MRJ-series RJ-45)
4 x LTE
W-LAN access point
W-LAN access point
2.4 & 5 GHz Dual Band 802.11a/b/g/n
W-LAN access point
2.4 & 5 GHz Dual Band 802.11a/b/g/n
W-LAN access point
2.4 & 5 GHz Dual Band 802.11a/b/g/n
GPS
GPS
L1 band with 1.57 GHz
GPS
L1 band with 1.57 GHz
GPS
L1 band with 1.57 GHz
SIM card holders
SIM card holders
4 integrated beneath screw-on cover
SIM card holders
4 integrated beneath screw-on cover
SIM card holders
4 integrated beneath screw-on cover
SNMP Basic/Extended
SNMP Basic/Extended
Basic included, Extended optional
SNMP Basic/Extended
Basic included, Extended optional
SNMP Basic/Extended
Basic included, Extended optional
Bonding capacity
Bonding capacity
Up to 100 Mbps
Bonding capacity
Up to 100 Mbps
Bonding capacity
45 Mbps
Antenna connectors
Antenna connectors
2 x SMA for LTE/HSPA+ Aux antenna
1 x RP-SMA for WLAN Aux antenna
All main antennas built-in
Antenna connectors
4 x SMA for LTE/DC-HSPA+ MAIN antenna
4 x SMA for LTE/DC-HSPA+ AUX antenna
2 x RP-SMA for WLAN Aux antenna
1 x SMA for GPS antenna
Antenna connectors
4 x SMA for LTE/DC-HSPA+ MAIN antenna
4 x SMA for LTE/DC-HSPA+ AUX antenna
2 x SMA for WLAN antenna
1 x SMA for GPS antenna
Frequency bands
Frequency bands
Europe & North America version
LTE-FDD Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/20/25/26/29/30 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/700ac/700c/800DD/1900/US 850/US 700de/2300 MHz)
LTE-TDD Band 41 (2500 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/2/3/4/5/8 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/900 MHz)
Asia Pacific version
LTE-FDD Band 1/3/5/7/8/18/19/21/28 (2100/1800/850/2600/900/800 lower/800 upper/1500 upper/700 APAC MHz)
LTE-TDD Band 38-41 (2600/1900/2300/2500 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/5/6/8/9/19 (2100/850/800/900/1700/800 MHz)
Frequency bands
Europe & North America version
LTE-FDD Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/20/25/26/29/30 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/700ac/700c/800DD/1900/US 850/US 700de/2300 MHz)
LTE-TDD Band 41 (2500 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/2/3/4/5/8 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/900 MHz)
Asia Pacific version
LTE-FDD Band 1/3/5/7/8/18/19/21/28 (2100/1800/850/2600/900/800 lower/800 upper/1500 upper/700 APAC MHz)
LTE-TDD Band 38-41 (2600/1900/2300/2500 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/5/6/8/9/19 (2100/850/800/900/1700/800 MHz)
Frequency bands
US & Canada version
LTE-FDD Band 2/4/5/13/17/25 (1900/AWS/850/700/700/1900 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/2/4/5/8 (2100/1900/AWS/850/900 MHz)
CDMA/EV-DO Band BC0/BC1/BC10 (800/1900/1700 MHz)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Rest of the world version
LTE-FDD Band 1/3/7/8/20 (2100/1800/2600/900/800 MHz)
HSPA+/UMTS Band 1/2/5/8 (2100/1900/850/900 MHz)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Security
Security
AES 256-bit CBC
2048-bit RSA key with SHA256 certificates
TLS 1.2
Diffie-Hellman key exchange with elliptic curves (Perfect Forward Secrecy)
VPN Hub public key fingerprinting
All internal services protected with ACLs
Security
AES 256-bit CBC
2048-bit RSA key with SHA256 certificates
TLS 1.2
Diffie-Hellman key exchange with elliptic curves (Perfect Forward Secrecy)
VPN Hub public key fingerprinting
All internal services protected with ACLs
Security
AES 256-bit CBC
2048-bit RSA key with SHA256 certificates
TLS 1.2
Diffie-Hellman key exchange with elliptic curves (Perfect Forward Secrecy)
VPN Hub public key fingerprinting
All internal services protected with ACLs
Encoders
Encoders
2 x Vemotion VB01
Video Inputs
Video Inputs
1 x HD-SDI, 2 x PAL/NTSC (Amphenol TNC connector)
IP camera(s) optional (Amphenol MRJ-series RJ-45)
Processor
Processor
Intel Atom E3845 quad core with H264 hardware acceleration
2M cache 1.91 GHz Win10 IoT
Storage
Storage
250GB mSATA
LAN interface
LAN interface
2 x Ethernet (Amphenol MRJ-series RJ-45)
i/o
i/o
2 x Lemo 8-pin connector can be configured for RS232/422/485, GPIO, USB
Included Accessories
Included Accessories
Universal mains power supply
1 x direct-mount antenna for LTE-Aux
2 x direct-mount WLAN-Aux
Included Accessories
Universal mains power supply
8 x direct-mount antenna for LTE
2 x direct-mount antenna for WLAN
1 x direct-mount antenna for GPS
11 x SMA cover
Included Accessories
Universal mains power supply
8 x direct-mount antenna for LTE
2 x direct-mount antenna for WLAN
1 x direct-mount antenna for GPS
11 x SMA cover
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
viprinet® Wired Broadcast is an award-winning distributor of the complete line of Viprinet products. Featured below are the most popular items in this line.
A Viprinet multichannel VPN router bonds multiple WANs and aggregates their bandwidth into a single, high-speed link, providing you with a rock-solid, low-latency connection to the Internet or your corporate LAN.
By using multiple ISPs and connection types simultaneously, Viprinet can dramatically reduce downtime, using mere consumer networks to create enterprise-grade connectivity. By bonding multiple 4G/3G networks, Viprinet can provide instant connectivity at remote sites and in moving vehicles.
Note that every Viprinet router must pair with a Viprinet hardware or virtual hub. You may purchase a Viprinet hardware hub, subscribe to a shared hub service provided by Wired Broadcast or one of our partners or subscribe to a Viprinet virtual hub on VMware® or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Every hardware device is sold with a Viprinet VLM maintenance agreement.
multichannel VPN router 310Compact and cost-effective, with a bonding capacity of 100 Mbps, the 310 model enables you to create a reliable connection by bonding 3 WAN connections of any type using Viprinet's hot-plug modules.
310 datasheetmultichannel VPN router 520/521/522Every model in this series bonds 4 cellular connections with 1 Ethernet WAN for reliable high-speed connectivity. The 520 (Europe/North America) and the 521 (Asia/Pacific) have 4 built-in 4.5G LTE-A modems, while the 522 has 3 built-in 4.5G LTE-A modems (Europe/North America) plus a built-in LTE450 modem (Scandinavia). Integrated Wi-Fi access on all units enables connectivity for multiple users, while the GPS receiver enables remote device tracking. Energy efficient with a durable chassis, this router is perfect on the go and in vehicles.
520/521/522 datasheetmultichannel VPN router 2620With this enterprise-model router, bond up to 6 WAN connections of any type using Viprinet's hot-plug modules. The 2620 provides bonding capacity of up to 400 Mbps and includes licenses for VLAN routing and SNMP monitoring. At a width of 48.2 cm/19"in, this device also includes brackets for rack mounting.
2620 datasheettoughlink 2500/01/02Toughlink bonds up to 5 broadband connections, using 4 cellular connections and 1 Ethernet WAN to create reliable high-speed connectivity. Integrated Wi-Fi access enables connectivity for multiple users, while the GPS receiver enables remote device tracking. With a robust housing and optional cover that makes the device waterproof, Toughlink allows two SIM cards per modem for seamless transition between network operators and coverage areas.
Toughlink datasheetmultichannel VPN hub 2030Manage large company networks with multiple Viprinet routers using the 2030 model's bonding capacity of up to 500 Mbps. This model includes Extended SNMP Monitoring, and Hub Redundancy is available when you purchase more than one hardware hub.
2030 datasheetmultichannel VPN hub 5010With a bonding capacity of 2 Gbps and two hot-plug power supplies, this enterprise version of the Viprinet hub gives maximum performance and reliability. The 5010 model supports up to 250 VPN sites and includes Hub Tunnel Segmentation so you can terminate multiple customers on the same hub while keeping their data separate. Hub redundancy/failover is available when you purchase more than one hardware hub.
5010 datasheetvirtual VPN hubWith virtualisation, easily implement the Viprinet hub in your existing infrastructure and deliver it as a cloud service or virtual machine. Scalable and and cost-effective, the Virtual Hub can be run on Amazon Web Services and VMware®.
Virtual Hub datasheetother products Wired Broadcast offers companion products to our core Mediaport and Viprinet product lines, from roaming data SIMs and specialised codecs to compact deployable masts.
global data simsWe provide local and global 4G/3G data connectivity via managed M2M and eUICC SIMs. Get affordable data anywhere in the world using SIMs that can be remotely programmed with local profiles for virtually any network operator in any country.
accessoriesContact us for antennas, carrying cases, batteries and chargers, special feature licenses, and other accessories for our key products.
vemotionFor video surveillance and CCTV applications, we offer Vemotion secure video encoders, streaming servers, and viewing platforms. Ideal when used with Mediaport and Viprinet products, Vemotion connects the chain of command by bringing real-time video from remote sites to fixed and mobile viewing platforms at command and control centres. Vemotion’s advanced encoding algorithms adapt to available bandwidth and are capable of transmitting decision-quality images from sites with only 2G connectivity.
rolatubeRolaTube manufactures a wide range of portable roll-up masts, tripods, and other structures that extend up to 10 metres (30 feet). Manufactured from a unique lightweight material that unrolls and deploys as a firm and stable structure, RolaTube enables you to quickly erect antennas, cameras, and other equipment in high and hard-to-reach places.
cradlepointCradlepoint’s range of SD-WAN and SD-Perimeter capable Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE routers for use in mobile, branch, and IoT networks. Cradlepoint devices can be remotely deployed and managed and deliver pervasive broadband connectivity with cloud-like agility for fixed and pop-up retail locations, restaurants, offices, first responders, and public transport vehicles.
hire rates Wired Broadcast offers a full range of broadcast audio and IP connectivity equipment for wet and dry hire. Unlike pure rental companies, we are broadcast professionals with up-to-date real-life experience using every piece of equipment on our rate card. That means we can offer you practical advice based on our tried and tested methods.
For hires outside the UK and Europe, contact us to get connected to one of our trusted partners. For more information or to receive a quotation, give us a call.
where to buy Wired Broadcast is the manufacturer of Mediaport and the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the complete line of Viprinet products. You can purchase Mediaport and Viprinet products from any of our specialist partners listed here.
If you're outside of the UK and Ireland, you can also purchase Viprinet products from any of the sales partners listed at viprinet.com. If you'd like to become a certified sales partner for Mediaport or Viprinet, please contact us.
Count on Wired Broadcast for outside broadcast and location facilities, skilled engineering services, and reliable low-latency connectivity that can be deployed in seconds.
flawless executionWe add skilled personnel and deep technical expertise to your creative projects. For 25 years, we’ve provided high-profile clients with facilities and engineering services, working in more than 20 countries.
worry-free provisioningThe show will go on, when you have a trusted team behind you. We make sure you get what you need when you need it, from fully-staffed operational facilities and dry-hire equipment that’s custom configured to work for you straight out of the box, to reliable ultra-low latency connectivity deployed in seconds for dropout-free transmission and on-site services.
freedom to chooseOur trusted team and agile connectivity solutions give you more options and fewer constraints. Choose locations and develop concepts for their creative impact, not their technical feasibility
Customers tell us that in the creative field, you’re only as good as your last project. Our mission is helping you expand your creative horizons by addressing your broadcast engineering and connectivity challenges. With Wired Broadcast as your trusted provider, you’ll consistently produce high-quality outside broadcasts free of technical glitches, boosting ratings and delighting customers and sponsors.
Grace under pressureOur ability to maintain a calm environment for talent, guests, and producers, is an indispensable asset to clients.
ForesightEvery second counts in the moments before you go live. We’re proactive, drawing on years of experience to anticipate issues, quickly prevent showstoppers, and ensure your success.
One for the record books: TBI Media delivers world’s first live launch of a radio station from a high-speed train for Virgin Radio UK
A global media giant trusts in Wired Broadcast for delivery of its most engaging outside broadcasts
Whitecoat raises the creative stakes using 4G bonding to live stream branded content to YouTube
Ahoy, matey! on BBC Two, James May’s Man Lab demonstrates pirate radio live from a canal barge, thanks to Plum Pictures and Wired Broadcast
Wired Broadcast solutions are based on more than 25 years of experience producing and managing broadcasts for the world’s top brands like BBC, CBS, and Live Nation/Ticketmaster, and major events like the Grammy Awards, the Olympics, and royal weddings. Whether you need end-to-end location facilities, a trusted provider for all or part of a complex project, or just reliable, low-latency connectivity at short notice, we solve your most intractable problems and enable your most daring feats. Launching live from a high-speed train? Broadcasting a drive-time show from a moving taxi? Streaming live from a field in the countryside? Whatever your brief, we help you achieve the impossible.
Have a challenging brief for an outside broadcast or live event? Give us a call.
audio engineering & facilities servicesOur turnkey solutions deliver professional audio engineering services on demand, including the equipment, connectivity, and personnel you need to get your show from conception, through site survey, to on-air. We install and operate outside broadcast facilities at local and major global events and can provide unilateral facilities for up to 50 simultaneous live broadcasts.
agile connectivityWe are experts in agile provisioning of reliable, low-latency connectivity with our line of Mediaport® and Viprinet® IP bonding solutions. Get connectivity you can count on for outside broadcasts, streaming, and on-site services such as guest Wi-Fi, mobile point-of-sale, CCTV, ticketing, team communications, and emergency services. We can conduct site surveys, install and configure equipment, and provide managed global cellular data connectivity.
audio bridging servicesWe provide IP/ISDN bridging services for radio tours, enabling a spokesperson at a remote location to be interviewed by multiple radio stations in quick succession using the audio link technology of their choice. Our fully-equipped broadcast studio is UPS-backed, has codecs supporting multiple AoIP and ISDN standards, and uses Mediaport technology to ensure that we don’t rely on any single network technology or service provider for your critical broadcast links.
professional equipment hireOur full range of broadcast audio and IP connectivity equipment is available for short- and long-term rental at competitive rates. Unlike pure rental companies, we’re power users of the equipment. We take time to understand your project and anticipate your needs, and we can recommend and pre-configure equipment so that it’s ready to use out of the box.
radio lounge™Radio Lounge is Wired Broadcast’s mobile broadcast facility in a custom-built American Airstream™, available for short- and long-term rental. A unique brand messaging platform, Radio Lounge can be configured and equipped to suit your needs. Combining professional technical facilities with air-conditioned comfort and a retro vibe, Radio Lounge comes with an on-air studio, 10-metre mast, guest lounge, LED and neon signage, a Poggenpohl™ kitchen, and wrap-around windows for 360° visibility.
Wired Broadcast brings you IP bonding technology and network expertise to create reliable connectivity at remote locations and on the move. We offer ultra-portable and rugged Mediaport® bonding routers, the complete line of Viprinet® products, and a select range of companion technologies to create near-instant connectivity wherever you go.
rapid deploymentDon’t wait weeks or months for fixed lines or depend on expensive satellite. Connect in minutes with Mediaport and Viprinet IP bonding technology. It combines available resources, even low-quality 4G, to create reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity. Remote configuration and monitoring can even make on-site IT expertise unnecessary.
rugged optionsConditions at remote locations are often far from ideal, but our portable and ruggedised devices can take it. Lightweight and battery-powered, they’re available in grab-and-go and IP67 versions suitable for use on the move, in challenging environments, and in military and law enforcement applications.
sd-wan successWhether you’re adding 4G/LTE capability, replacing costly MPLS, or enhancing your network's flexibility, strengthen your SD-WAN strategy with our agile connectivity solutions. Experts in bonding multiple cellular WANs with other WAN types, we help you ensure your SD-WAN solution performs at its best.
Wired Broadcast customers are innovators in their respective fields long before they become our customers. We like to think we contribute to their success through agile connectivity, whether they're revolutionising the world of insurance claims, using real-time video to track organised crime, boosting efficiency at remote construction sites, or keeping ticketing online at major music festivals.
Customised solutionsWe listen to customers intently. To address unique requirements and industry applications for key customers, we source and integrate companion products and can even customise Mediaport for you.
Expertise sharingWe share our expertise with each customer to ensure success. Individually, our engineering team has decades of experience. Together, we have a long history of success in a wide range of complex projects for high-profile clients.
Personalised supportForget automated trouble ticket queues. We aim to provide personalised support through direct contact with team members with the knowledge and experience to prevent, diagnose, and resolve problems on the spot.
To learn more about agile connectivity in your industry, give us a call.
Agile provisioning: a local government brings remote construction sites online in minutes with 4G bonding
Mission-critical connectivity for law enforcement teams and military units
360Globalnet saves millions for insurers using Mediaport® to transform the claims process
Reliable mobile POS for 50,000 concert-goers comes online in hours
Wherever fixed-line provisioning is a deal breaker, be the hero with Wired Broadcast’s agile connectivity solutions. Rapidly deploy connectivity using our line of IP bonding devices for construction sites, mobile command centres, surveillance teams, fulfilment centres, outside broadcasts, and more. Every step of the way, we’ve got your back with expert support and convenient services.
Meet our team. We’d be happy to speak with you to understand your connectivity requirements.
Pre-sales supportWe recommend solutions only after we’ve taken the time to understand your needs and what you want to achieve. For complex projects, we can assist with a proof of concept prior to full rollout and implementation.
On-demand engineeringOur team is available for consultation on design of relevant portions of your network. We routinely consult with customers on the optimal configurations for their application, and we can conduct site surveys to determine best options for cellular coverage and antenna placement.
Product trainingWe provide product training to all customers that purchase Mediaport or Viprinet products. Half- and full-day training sessions normally take place at our London offices, and we can also arrange training at customer premises.
SIM rental & remote managementLocal and global 3G and 4G data SIMs are available for short- and long-term rental. Through our online portal, we can remotely configure and manage your global eUICC SIMs, and we also provide special features for military and law enforcement applications.
Military & law enforcement expertiseOur team works with confidential defence and law enforcement clients, and we have personnel with security clearance that understand the unique requirements in these sectors.
What does it take to change the way business is done in insurance? To empower remote construction teams to complete projects in record time? To pull off industry-first outside broadcasts from trains? To police more effectively from moving vehicles? Our clients tell you in their own words, in the stories featured here.
For references to our law enforcement and security clients or in-depth stories of each client’s success, complete with solution details, technical results, and business impact, give us a call.
One for the record books: TBI Media delivers world's first live launch of a radio station from a high-speed train for Virgin Radio UK
A global media giant trusts in Wired Broadcast for delivery of its most engaging outside broadcasts
Whitecoat raises the creative stakes using 4G bonding to live stream branded content to YouTube
Ahoy, matey! on BBC Two, James May's Man Lab demonstrates pirate radio live from a canal barge, thanks to Plum Pictures and Wired Broadcast
Agile provisioning: a local government brings remote construction sites online in minutes with 4G bonding
360Globalnet saves millions for insurers using Mediaport® to transform the claims process
Mission-critical connectivity for law enforcement teams and military units
Reliable mobile POS for 50,000 concert-goers comes online in hours
client backgroundTBI Media is an award-winning producer of programmes and live events for TV, radio, and online brands in the UK and abroad. Working with clients like the BBC, Disney, and BT Sport, TBI develops innovative concepts and produces complex creative projects.
problemTBI developed an unusual concept for the re-launch of Virgin Radio UK that featured a live broadcast from a high-speed train. Based on Wired Broadcast’s track record of successful projects for his company, CEO Phil Critchlow contacted Wired Broadcast to enquire about project feasibility. The challenge would be getting audio from the train to the studio, and Critchlow wanted to know if high-quality connectivity over the 4-hour journey between Manchester and London would be possible using Viprinet® technology.
solutionTo determine technical feasibility, Wired Broadcast needed to assess connectivity along the proposed train route and develop a heatmap of areas in which live two-transmission would be reliable, uncertain, or impossible due to dead zones. Virgin Trains generously provided a train for the test, during which Wired Broadcast recorded performance of the Viprinet system for later playback to determine the optimal order of the programme. On the day of the event, Wired Broadcast installed two Viprinet 2610 routers connected to antennas near the front and rear of the train, employing a mix of 3G and 4G connections with SIMs from 4 carriers, for a total of 12 simultaneous mobile broadband connections. Wired Broadcast supervised the broadcast while TBI operated a full radio studio in one of the carriages.
benefitsThe train departed as scheduled, and for the main part of the journey, not a single packet of data was lost. The launch programme from the train included two Virgin Radio presenters and five live music acts. Sam Branson participated from the train, while Richard Branson called in by phone. When the train entered a long tunnel at a different time than expected, the studio filled the slot with content, making the error barely detectable. For Virgin and TBI, the live launch was a major coup. Sam Branson said, “Well done to everyone involved in what can only be described as a truly fun, out-of-the-box and unique radio launch!”
client backgroundBauer Media is one of the world’s largest media companies, with over 600 magazines, 400 digital products, and 50 radio and TV stations worldwide. In the UK, Bauer’s radio division has a reach of more than 25 million listeners across Absolute Radio Network, KISS Network, Bauer City Network, and Magic Radio.
problemIn 2017, Bauer contacted Wired Broadcast for an outside broadcast on Magic FM’s Breakfast Show. The brief required Wired Broadcast to install an on-air studio with low-latency wireless connectivity on a train, the Orient Express, for a drive-time show highlighting the release of Sir Kenneth Branagh’s remake of Murder on the Orient Express.
solutionThanks to their earlier site visit to St. Pancras International to check connectivity and plan logistics, the Wired Broadcast team was well prepared on the day of the event. Knowing that the Orient Express would be in the station’s international terminal, they had scheduled extra time to pass through security and immigration control. They were also able to quickly install a complete on-air studio, using a Mediaport® IP bonding router to combine multiple cellular links and provision reliable, low-latency connectivity without the need for a wired connection.
benefitsThe show was engineered by Wired Broadcast, while Magic Breakfast presenters interviewed Branagh and other guests on the train. The programme was flawless from start to finish, thanks to the Wired Broadcast team. Jonathan Dean, head of technology for Bauer’s national radio brands, said that Wired Broadcast is the go-to provider when his team needs help with an outside broadcast, and he appreciates the fact that they look out for him. “They’ll see a press release about an upcoming project and contact us to see if we need help on it. I don’t even have to pick up the phone. It’s worry free.”
client backgroundWith offices in London, New York, and Singapore, Whitecoat is a creative agency that produces branded, live, interactive, and virtual-reality content as well as film and television for high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, PayPal, Ford, ASOS, and Barclays. Its in-house creative agency, Creative Lab, develops creative concepts, and the company provides a range of production services, from shooting to post production.
problemWhitecoat provides engaging live content for major brands, and to stream live on YouTube from virtually any location, the company needed a portable connectivity solution that could use the links available on location. In 2017, Whitecoat contacted Wired Broadcast to enquire about its IP bonding products. Before the December holidays, the company was planning a live multi-camera webcast for Channel 4 of a PayPal-sponsored event, the “PayPal Turkey Dash”, in which contestants vote online for digitally-animated turkeys running a race in a virtual stadium.
solutionWhitecoat opted to use the Viprinet® Multichannel VPN Router 2610 connected to Wired Broadcast’s Viprinet hub, bonding multiple 4G links for the PayPal event, which Whitecoat filmed at the Channel 4 studio and streamed live to YouTube. Whitecoat has also used the Viprinet solution for two live fashion events for UK retail giant Primark and a live mixology event for Beefeater Gin in which bartender contestants mixed complex cocktails while scrutinised by judges.
benefitsWired Broadcast’s 4G bonding solutions have enabled Whitecoat to approach any client brief and select event locations with confidence. “We never know if we’ll be streaming live from the roof of an industrial building, a high street shop, or a studio. Now, we can just go, knowing we’ll have reliable connectivity no matter where we are,” said Alex Guana, producer and Whitecoat’s lead in its recently-opened Singapore office. He added, “Working with Wired Broadcast has been great. They’re responsive and professional, and they understand our requirements. I highly recommend them.”
client backgroundPlum Pictures is an award-winning independent production company based in London, UK, that makes factual entertainment and documentary television. Projects include George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, James May’s Man Lab, and documentaries such as Billionaire’s Paradise: Inside Necker Island. The company’s productions are broadcast on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky, and are distributed in more than 140 countries.
problemJames May’s Man Lab aired on BBC Two and was hosted by James May of Top Gear fame. In the show, May initiates modern man in the lost ways of making, breaking, and fixing, with challenges such as mining coal to make soap, building a pool table, and felling a tree to make toilet paper. In one episode, May’s challenge would be to demonstrate pirate radio over a 5-hour broadcast while navigating a 12-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal. The entire event would be filmed for the episode. With just a week’s notice, Plum Pictures gave Wired Broadcast a brief to install and staff a fully-equipped radio studio on a narrowboat, with a broadcast-quality stereo link from the boat to an FM transmitter atop a church in Milton Keynes.
solutionTo create a reliable stereo link between the moving boat and the transmitter site, Wired Broadcast installed a Viprinet® IP bonding router with six 3G connections on the boat and another router at the church with four 3G connections plus a link to the church’s guest Wi-Fi. To strengthen cellular signal quality under bridges and in canal cuttings, the team installed a 3G signal amplifier on the boat. The result was a reliable connection for the Tieline® codecs and 192-kbps stereo link between boat and transmitter. The team also installed a studio on the prow of the 72-foot boat, complete with on-air mixing desk, CD players and record deck, radio mics with in-ear monitoring, broadcaster’s phones, and Instant Replay.
benefitsAboard the sturdy Elizabeth of Glamis, May and team embarked on the maiden voyage of Man Lab Radio using an FM restricted service license. The show included interviews, live music and listener call-in, while May spun his favourite tracks on vinyl and CD with expert guidance from Wired Broadcast engineers on board. Even using highly-contended cellular connections, May had glitch-free connectivity for interviewing guests located on board, on nearby craft, and in local pubs and establishments along the way. In making this creative programme technically possible, Wired Broadcast helped Plum Pictures achieve yet another victory.
client backgroundThe Highland Council provides public services to the UK’s largest local government area, including development and construction of public infrastructure. Because of the rugged terrain and the remoteness of the region, roads, bridges, ports for ferries, and other infrastructure, are critical to connecting the area’s isolated communities.
problemAt project kickoff, construction teams need a full suite of corporate LAN-type services on site: email, file sharing, VoIP, printing and copying, etc. Due to the remoteness of most Council sites, reliable fixed lines were usually unavailable or subject to lengthy provisioning lead times. Satellite was an expensive and unreliable option. Lack of adequate connectivity was slowing construction teams and delaying projects, and the Council needed a cost-effective remedy.
solutionIn 2014, Wired Broadcast demonstrated Viprinet IP bonding technology at a Council construction site, bonding multiple 4G connections and delivering reliable connectivity in minutes. After the Council purchased the solution for multiple proof-of-concept projects, Wired Broadcast introduced the Council to partner xCommNet for ongoing sales, service, and support. xCommNet has since provided the Council with Wired Broadcast’s ultra-portable Mediaport® IP bonding routers as well as SIMs, and it pools cellular data to save costs for the Council.
benefitsUsing relatively inexpensive 4G connections, Wired Broadcast’s agile connectivity solution enables Council construction teams to be fully productive from the start of a project, regardless of location. Dave Barber, principal engineer in the Council’s Development and Infrastructure Service, estimates a productivity gain of between 15% and 25%, depending on the type of project. This increase in productivity means the Council can deliver more projects in a given period, helping it fulfil its mandate to provide best value to residents of the Highland area.
client background360Globalnet is an award-winning independent digital technology and services business focused on the worldwide insurance industry. With its digital event management platform, the company is revolutionising the insurance claims process and transforming customer experience for both personal and business customers.
problem360Globalnet has developed a digital platform to address key challenges for both insurer and insured in the claims process. The company knew that, with larger and more complex property claims, a key part of the service would be agile connectivity at claims sites to enable first responders to gather information and share it with insurers in real time to determine any remedial actions to be taken on the insurers’ behalf. 360Globalnet searched for a technology that would deliver the bandwidth to stream live video from claims sites back to insurers. The solution would have to be portable and independent of local Wi-Fi, as first responders would not be permitted to use customer Wi-Fi for data security and privacy reasons.
solutionAfter a worldwide search of solutions, 360Globalnet decided to go with Wired Broadcast’s Mediaport®. 360Globalnet determined that, being ultra-portable and based on Viprinet®’s superior cellular IP bonding technology, Mediaport was the perfect solution. The company also formed a positive working relationship with Wired Broadcast, giving them added confidence in their choice. Wired Broadcast white labelled Mediaport to enable a consistent brand experience of 360Globalnet. While 360Globalnet manages SIMs and data plans for the Mediaport devices, Wired Broadcast provides ongoing maintenance, swapping out batteries and updating firmware to pre-empt problems.
benefitsAfter a successful proof of concept, 360Globalnet purchased additional Mediaports, with more than 200 devices in the field, and their solution has been implemented by major insurers in the UK. The agile connectivity and bandwidth that Mediaport delivers, paired with 360Globalnet’s technology platform, provides claims experts with accurate real-time information to make prompt decisions about serious property claims. The results include better supply-chain control, reduced fraud, and a shorter claims lifecycle. In fact, the ability to improve claim cycle times by up to 40% has led to a ￡ multi-million savings for insurers, but not at the expense of customers because they get the right solution, delivered earlier, and can return to their properties in record time. For these innovations, 360Globalnet and its customers have been recognised by the insurance industry with numerous awards and nominations.
Our confidential law enforcement, security, and military clients rely on Wired Broadcast’s agile connectivity solutions to connect field teams to central command, whatever the location. Contact us for confidential client references and to learn about how we help clients empower tactical teams, enable remote surveillance, and police from moving vehicles.
client backgroundIndigo Technology Services in Warrington, UK, provides network engineering and project management services to a wide range of clients. A key part of Indigo’s business is the provision of IT services to customers that need guest Wi-Fi, CCTV, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), and third-party connectivity for ATMs and point-of-sale (POS), for live events. One of Indigo’s customers is global media giant Live Nation Entertainment/Ticketmaster, producer of festivals and events as well as concerts for names like U2 and Taylor Swift.
problemIn 2016, Indigo and client Jamie Wilson, senior network specialist at Live Nation, contacted Wired Broadcast about a large festival with a campus-style network. The site had multiple links as backup connectivity, but when the ISP failed to deliver the primary connection as scheduled, Indigo and Live Nation needed an alternative at short notice. Connectivity for POS for thousands of people was in the balance, not to mention event revenue.
solutionWired Broadcast was chosen to provide a solution for Live Nation events managed by Indigo. With the event date imminent, the Wired Broadcast team immediately swung into action. They quickly configured and set up a Viprinet® 2610 IP bonding router with six 4G connections linked to Wired Broadcast’s hub, supporting Indigo’s implementation both on site and remotely. When fixed lines were delivered eventually, Indigo replaced some 4G connections with fixed lines via microwave. Today, Wired Broadcast’s connectivity solutions are a standard part of Indigo’s event IT services for customers like Live Nation. “We now have options for our links, whether it be 4G/3G, DSL, broadband, FTTC, dedicated fibre, or satellite,” says Stephen Johansen, Indigo’s managing director. Reliance on DSL still represents a single point of failure, so even at locations with a fixed line, Indigo uses the Wired Broadcast solution as a backup.
benefitsFor Indigo, establishing reliable Internet at event locations is smooth sailing now, which enables it to focus on other parts of service delivery. The work Indigo has done with the help of Wired Broadcast has motivated one of its key customers to more than double the number of events it contracts to Indigo. The events business is largely seasonal, and many events-only companies charge steep prices to smooth revenue gaps in the off season. With a diversified business model and the support of Wired Broadcast, Johansen says Indigo can charge attractive rates for a superior service. “We’ve strengthened Indigo’s business in the events industry and overall.”
Over the years, we have been privileged to serve industry leaders in a wide array of sectors around the globe — from construction, engineering, and IT, to broadcasting, entertainment, and PR. Below is a selection of 100 of our most influential clients.
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