Intelsat said it is teaming up with Broadwing Communications LLC and HTN to deliver a new set of services to broadcasters. The operators interconnected their respective North American fiber distribution networks to create end-to-end connectivity to major U.S. sports venues. The combination with Broadwing and HTN enabled Intelsat to expand the reach and content distribution capacity of its Global Connex Terrestrial Media Transport (TNT) network. With this partnership, broadcasters will have a seamless, high-performance solution from the satellite to 20 major cities and top U.S. sports venues. Broadwing’s Television Operating Center provides network management services. Financial terms of the agreement between the three companies were not disclosed.

“HTN had already been using Intelsat’s GlobalConnex Media for content distribution, but the combination with Intelsat and Broadwing provides us with significantly expanded access to more cities and services, providing exceptional distribution value,” said HTN CEO Joe Cohen in a prepared statement. “The transport in GlobalConnex TMT is comprised of state-of-the art terrestrial technology, which easily supports requirements for digital services, especially HD transmissions. This offering will help us to keep up with the increasing demand for flexible HD and SD digital distribution services.”