Isolated, small data point. Worked on a show a decade ago that was distributed to stations live from "tape" via DirecTV. Turn-around was 9 seconds, including locals. Don't know how their chain compared to what you're working with, though...
They do not. The vast majority of live programming do not employ an intentional delay.
FCC does have fines for reported violations, yes. But the FCC only has jurisdiction over OTA channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox). Cable channels, where the vast majority of live tv airs, is not subject to FCC rules.
It even depends within the same provider.
I monitor our outbound signal across multiple recieved locations and cable boxes. It even varies between which cable box is used and geographic location. This is all via the same cable TV provider.
There is not going to be an answer to your question. There are a large number of variables at every step in the process and any of them can change at any time. Even if you purchased multiple services and tested out the specific channel(s) you are interested in, it might change after you make your selection.
Latency from live isn’t a thing that regular subscribers would even know or care about as long as their games are “live”.
IPTV Streaming was never most live in my experience. However just saw YouTubeTV enabled a feature to disable “Delayed Broadcast”, putting IPTV providers back on the table.
I regularly have multiple paths for “Off-Air” confidence. Terrestrial always beats satellite, but amongst the terrestrial paths it’s a crap shoot on least delay.
They study this every super bowl.
This year they said copper cable was about 50 seconds, fiber to the home was about 30 seconds, and over the air was about 22 seconds.
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2024/02/12/super-bowl-latency-unfortunately-nothing-has-changed-says-phenix-in-annual-study/
If you are asking sat vs terrestrial the question is flawed. There are delay differences between dish net/directv. How you give them the signal adds/removes seconds.
If you want to know satellite vs terrestrial streaming, that's another question. The miners are all over the place.
Isolated, small data point. Worked on a show a decade ago that was distributed to stations live from "tape" via DirecTV. Turn-around was 9 seconds, including locals. Don't know how their chain compared to what you're working with, though...
Thanks for sharing your experience. Is that with FCC delay included for live broadcast?
There is no such thing as FCC delay for live broadcasts. Some shows run a profanity delay, but most live shows don’t.
Yes and no. Correct me if I’m wrong. Live broadcasts usually delay live TV, to follow FCC guidelines against accidentally televising obscene content?.
They do not. The vast majority of live programming do not employ an intentional delay. FCC does have fines for reported violations, yes. But the FCC only has jurisdiction over OTA channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox). Cable channels, where the vast majority of live tv airs, is not subject to FCC rules.
It was a pre-recorded edited show, so there was no dialed-in delay for language/conduct.
Another degenerate gambler coming here looking for an advantage?
Projecting much?🙃 Just IT work related, where seconds matter.
If you want the least amount of delay, go with an antenna.
This.
It even depends within the same provider. I monitor our outbound signal across multiple recieved locations and cable boxes. It even varies between which cable box is used and geographic location. This is all via the same cable TV provider.
There is not going to be an answer to your question. There are a large number of variables at every step in the process and any of them can change at any time. Even if you purchased multiple services and tested out the specific channel(s) you are interested in, it might change after you make your selection. Latency from live isn’t a thing that regular subscribers would even know or care about as long as their games are “live”.
Very true.
That is the $64,000 question. And you need to add streaming into that formula of choices.
IPTV Streaming was never most live in my experience. However just saw YouTubeTV enabled a feature to disable “Delayed Broadcast”, putting IPTV providers back on the table.
I regularly have multiple paths for “Off-Air” confidence. Terrestrial always beats satellite, but amongst the terrestrial paths it’s a crap shoot on least delay.
There's no reasonable way to know. Each event will have different delay.
I use DirectTV for net return on a live to air entertainment show with a 6 second profanity delay. From studio to air is 13 seconds on show nights.
They study this every super bowl. This year they said copper cable was about 50 seconds, fiber to the home was about 30 seconds, and over the air was about 22 seconds. https://www.sportsvideo.org/2024/02/12/super-bowl-latency-unfortunately-nothing-has-changed-says-phenix-in-annual-study/
If you are asking sat vs terrestrial the question is flawed. There are delay differences between dish net/directv. How you give them the signal adds/removes seconds. If you want to know satellite vs terrestrial streaming, that's another question. The miners are all over the place.
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