DNC Connects With Level 3

Vendor will deliver live broadcast and online streaming services for Democratic National Convention

By George Winslow -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/29/2012 6:33:30 PM

Level 3 Communications Inc. has announced it has been selected as the "Official Media and Technology Provider" for the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, N.C. between Sept. 4 and 6.

As part of the agreement, Level 3 will provide a portfolio of Vyvx and content distribution services from convention locations in Charlotte, including the Time Warner Cable Arena, the Bank of America Stadium and the Charlotte Convention Center.

Level 3 worked on the DNC in 2008 and Andrew Binns, CIO of the DNC, noted in a statement that "Level 3 has a proven record of delivering some of the most-watched events, including the 2008 convention, and we are delighted to be working with them again."

In 2008, Level 3 helped broadcast the event to a record viewership of nearly 40 million people.

This year, Level 3 will provide dark fiber services, satellite uplink and downlink services, broadcast distribution, support of the DNCC website delivery and monitoring and support services.