Teleste enables OTT stream delivery to broadcast TV networks

Teleste, September 28, 2026 – Teleste has launched a new receiver for its Luminato 4X4 platform, enabling operators to deliver live over-the-top (OTT) television streams to sites utilizing conventional cable or IPTV distribution. The receiver, available in Q4 2026, converts incoming OTT streams into the formats required by local systems.

This new capability allows operators to expand their television offerings without altering their distribution network or the site's existing television setup. It provides a new way to leverage their OTT delivery infrastructure; the same live streams used for streaming customers can also supply a conventional channel lineup to the destination. The solution is particularly suitable for hotels, hospitals, care facilities, and multi-dwelling properties, along with other sites requiring local cable or IP television distribution.

"Moving the incoming television feed to streaming does not mean every screen has to become a streaming device," said Julius Tikkanen, Vice President, Video Service Platforms at Teleste. "Luminato handles that transition at the receiving site. Operators can develop their delivery network while continuing to offer television in the format that works for each customer."

The receiver supports adaptive bitrate (ABR) for live MPEG-DASH streams and decryption of Widevine DRM-protected content. It converts these services into MPEG transport streams for local IP multicast or QAM distribution. Both IP and QAM outputs can operate simultaneously, allowing a single installation to serve different distribution requirements. The receiver will be available for both new Luminato 4X4 systems and compatible existing installations.