Arqiva to Distribute Premier League Globally in HD

Arqiva, doctor a communications infrastructure and media services company, online has secured a deal with IMG Media to distribute the Barclays Premier League globally in High Definition.

As part of the deal the UK-based company will provide the encoding, ampoule encryption and satellite capacity to support the global delivery of the world’s most watched football league.

Arqiva will be the sole distributor of approximately 190 live fixtures globally per season.

Barrie Woolston, managing director of Satellite at Arqiva, said: “Working with IMG and the Premier League since 2007, we have provided valuable and trustworthy continuity, while persistently delivering new levels of technical innovation. Arqiva is proud to work with IMG to support the global distribution of the Barclays Premier League.”

Ollie Scott from IMG Media, commented: “Arqiva’s robust solution and service delivery via satellite enables the global licences to access all content. Arqiva’s technical innovation and robust service delivery means the service is of the highest standard and offers value.”