AWS Elemental MediaConnect
High-quality live video transport
Reliably and securely transports broadcast-quality live video streams into, out of, and within AWS (protocols like Zixi, SRT, RIST), replacing satellite links or dedicated fiber.
- Cost$$ Medium
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?Yes
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike a private pipeline carrying the TV signal from the stadium to the station.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
You need to bring live signals from the field into the cloud or share them with partners with high reliability.
✗ Avoid it when
Simple livestreaming to end viewers → Interactive Video Service.
Common uses
- Send match feeds from the stadium to MediaLive
- Share live feeds with partner stations
- Replace satellite links
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Billed by flow running hours plus outbound data transfer fees.
⚠️ Cost traps
Forgetting to stop flows after an event still incurs hourly charges.
