Case Study: China Central Television achieves ultra-stable, high-quality global video streaming with EdgeNext CDN

CCTV streams to 11M+ concurrent viewers with EdgeNext

China Central Television (CCTV), the largest television network in China, required a robust solution to handle massive traffic surges during major broadcasts, which peaked at over 11 million concurrent users. Their challenges included ensuring ultra-stable, high-quality streaming to a global audience without long loading times or buffering that could compromise the viewer experience. To address this, CCTV partnered with vendor EdgeNext for its Live Streaming and VOD Acceleration services.

EdgeNext implemented its globally distributed CDN infrastructure, featuring over 1,500 Points of Presence (PoPs) for flexible deployment and reduced latency. This solution provided real-time load balancing and advanced streaming features, enabling CCTV to reliably deliver flagship events like the Lunar New Year Gala. As a result, EdgeNext's infrastructure ensured broadcast continuity and a high-quality experience for hundreds of millions of concurrent viewers, solidifying CCTV's role as a national media leader.

China Central Television (CCTV)