Akamai CDN Integration: Reliable OTT Delivery Beyond Local Networks
OTT services increasingly need to reach viewers outside the operator’s own network or even across several countries. In these cases, delivery depends on infrastructure the operator does not control, a challenge that affects quality, latency, and overall user experience.
To address this, ModernTV integrates support for Akamai CDN, enabling stable delivery even in markets where the operator does not have its own footprint.
When Local Infrastructure Isn't Enough
Akamai operates one of the largest edge networks in the world.
For OTT providers, this means:
- The stream can be delivered from the nearest available edge location,
- latency remains low even outside the home region,
- video quality is more consistent in areas with variable connectivity,
- delivery is possible without relying on the operator’s local network capacities.
This is particularly valuable for services that expand to new markets or distribute content internationally.
How Akamai Fits Into ModernTV
The integration is part of the distribution layer of the ModernTV platform.
It supports the technologies most OTT services rely on:
- HLS,
- multi-DRM (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay),
- traffic routing to Akamai endpoints,
- configurations optimized for content type and target markets.
Operators can use Akamai as their primary delivery path or as an additional option without requiring major changes to infrastructure or workflow.
What This Integration Is Designed For
The use case is clear:
- delivering OTT content beyond the operator’s own network,
- providing consistent streaming quality across different regions,
- supporting global content providers with audiences in multiple countries.
With Akamai, ModernTV partners can provide stable, predictable streaming quality in markets where they don’t operate their own infrastructure.
This reduces the dependency on local network conditions and helps ensure that viewers receive a consistent experience, regardless of where they are.
