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Broadcast Access delivers video broadcast connectivity over the Openreach fibre network, using recognised video transmission standards to ensure seamless integration with existing video equipment or networks
Introduction
Broadcast Access has two main configurations:
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Point to Point (P2P) service
The Broadcast Access point to point End User service provides connection between two end user sites or, from 3rd September 2008, between an end user site and a CP's site. The Broadcast Access point to point Access Service provides connection between an end user site and the Communications Provider's BT Locate or NetLocate facilities in the BT Local Exchange where the service terminates. -
Outside Broadcast (OB) service
The OB service provides connection between a temporary Outside Broadcast location, and the Communications Provider's BT Locate or NetLocate facilities in the BT Local Exchange where the service terminates.
Each Broadcast Access circuit can be configured to provide up to four channels carrying video signals at the following bandwidths:
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140Mbit/s framed data, for carrying bespoke video services
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270Mbit/s for SDI (Serial Digital Interface) video and ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface)
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1.485Gbit/s for HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) video
Future plans include the introduction of a 3GBit/s HD-SDI option that will support 1080p high definition video signals. Confirmation of this option will be provided via normal Openreach industry communications.
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Product information
Information about the Broadcast Access service is available from the product handbook below.
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Broadcast Access product handbook
Issue 2.1 |
1.7 M | 03/10/2008 |
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Broadcast Access overview
This slidepack provides a simple overview of the Broadcast Access product. |
422 K | 20/06/2008 |
Contract Information
The Contract for Broadcast Access has been consolidated into the Connectivity Services contract as agreed by Openreach and Communications Providers.
Connectivity Services contract information is available here.
The previous Broadcast Access contract is available on the right for information purposes only.
Internal Reference Offer (IRO)
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Broadcast Access Internal Reference Offer
Issue 1 |
345 K | 30/11/2007 |
Ordering information
Broadcast Access circuit orders should be placed using the eCo system available via the Service & Support Tools section. The use of the P2P and OB versions of the Broadcast Access Customer Requirement Form (CRF) will be supported only if the eCo Order system is not in service.
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Broadcast Access - P2P Customer Requirement Form
This CRF is to be used to order the Point to Point (P2P) service. Issue 1. Effective from 1/1/08. |
128 K | 30/11/2007 |
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Broadcast Access - OB Customer Requirement Form
This CRF is to be used to order the Outside Broadcast (OB) service. Issue 1. Effective from 1/1/08. |
112 K | 30/11/2007 |
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Broadcast Access - Subsequent OB Event CRF
This CRF is to be used to order commissioning/decommissioning of service at subsequent Outside Broadcast (OB) venues. Issue 1.1. Effective from 1/1/08. |
110 K | 24/12/2007 |
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Forecasting Manual
Issue 13 |
80 K | 01/04/2009 |
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Forecast Submission Form
Issue 15 |
871 K | 25/08/2010 |
Billing Information
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Billing Manual
Issue 9 |
242 K | 01/04/2009 |
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Billing Reference Dispute Letter
Refer to the Billing Manual |
34 K | 05/12/2008 |
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Generic Bill Back-up Guidance Document
Issue 3. This document describes changes made to the Generic Bill Back-up file and details entries for invoices from January 2010 onwards. |
1.7 M | 14/12/2009 |
Customer Service Plan
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Customer Service Plan
Issue 13 |
258 K | 23/03/2010 |
Archived Broadcast Access contract