Motorsport.tv selects Tata Communications to deliver video content

Video on smartphone on 4G networkMotorsport.tv has selected Tata Communications to deliver video content for Motorsport.tv viewers to any device, over its global network.

Tata Communications is already the official connectivity provider for Formula 1 and the video distribution partner for MotoGP.

Motorsport Network will use Tata Communications’ video and CDN platform for airing video content to users for watching the sporting action on mobile phones tablet or TV.

Motorsport Network attracts more than 172 million page views per month across 28 global editions in 81 countries with 17 different languages.

“Our network and our television platform have achieved dramatic growth and our partnership with Tata Communications will accelerate that,” Motorsport Network CEO, Colin Smith said.

Tata Communications will utilize its reach, media capabilities and motorsports expertise to bring the latest updates from major motorsport events to Motorsport.tv viewers.

“We have a strong track record of enabling sports organisations to create powerful and immersive viewing experiences through technology,” said Brian Morris, vice president and general manager of Media & Entertainment Services at Tata Communications.

During the past five F1 seasons, Tata Communications has tested in action technologies such as Ultra High Definition (UHD) video and live broadcasting over the Internet (OTT), which could enable fans to experience the sport in new ways.

On two wheels, Tata Communications distributes MotoGP and WorldSBK racing to 80+ broadcast partners reaching 200+ million households worldwide.