MPEG-TS (MPEG Transport Stream)

MPEG-TS is a container format for transmitting audio, video, and data, designed for environments where errors and data loss may occur.

MPEG Transport Stream is the standard container for satellite and terrestrial broadcasting. It multiplexes multiple programs into a single stream with error correction capabilities. While newer formats are replacing it for streaming, MPEG-TS remains fundamental in broadcast headends.

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