OTT delivery
IBC2026 session puts home Wi-Fi under the streaming spotlight
A September 13 demonstration will examine how congested home networks affect OTT playback.
An upcoming demonstration
The official IBC2026 programme lists a session on AI-driven Wi-Fi optimisation for OTT delivery on September 13, from 14:00 to 14:45, at Content Everywhere Stage 2. This is an event preview; the demonstration has not yet taken place.
The problem being explored
The session description focuses on the wireless connection between a home gateway and viewing devices. It describes a simulated apartment-building environment in which neighbouring networks compete for spectrum while households stream video, play games, and join calls.
What the organisers plan to show
According to the programme, an optimisation engine will analyse network telemetry and wireless conditions, then adjust channels, power, and client steering. Dashboards are intended to show the effects. These are the organisers’ planned demonstrations, not independently verified performance results.
Why operators may want to watch
Our takeaway: delivery quality should be assessed beyond the CDN, including the home network. Watch for evidence about measurement methods and repeatability before treating a demonstration as proof of production improvements.