Youku Technology

Sep 27, 2019 · Industry Insights

How Youku’s Narrowband HD 3.0 Cuts Bandwidth by 30% and Enables Ultra‑HD on Low‑End Devices

At the 2019 Cloudwise Entertainment Technology Forum, Youku unveiled Narrowband HD 3.0, a private video transmission protocol that reduces bandwidth by roughly 30% compared with its 2.0 predecessor, integrates cloud‑based AI rendering signals, and makes ultra‑high‑definition streaming feasible for ordinary mobile users and low‑cost devices in the upcoming 5G era.