LiveU's LU900Q Revolutionizes Tour de France Coverage

HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 08, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- LiveU's LU900Q, equipped with LIQ, revolutionized the coverage of the 2026 Tour de France, delivering unprecedented connectivity for exclusive content. CRD Audiovisuel, the production arm for the Tour de France, turned to LiveU's advanced technology to provide live content from the start of both the men's and women's races. This marked a significant departure from previous years, where the event organizer aimed to offer more than just daily rider presentations.

Stéphane Reibre, Managing Director at CRD Audiovisuel, spearheaded the project, setting ambitious goals. These included ensuring reliable connectivity at each race start, avoiding heavy RF infrastructure, minimizing crew strain, maintaining high bitrates for broadcast-quality output, and implementing a simple intercom system. The objective was to provide immersive and exclusive breaking content, enhancing the overall viewer experience.

The LU900Q, with its built-in LIQ connectivity, met these challenges. The device, featuring the strongest antenna, modem, and eSIM technology, connected seamlessly to the strongest available network based on its location. This intelligent connectivity ensured reliable performance even in congested or fully saturated network environments. CRD Audiovisuel's efforts paid off, as the LU900Q successfully covered 99.9% of the connectivity needs across the races, using only public 4G/5G networks.

Philippe Gaudion, LiveU's Regional Sales Manager for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, echoed the sentiment.

For CRD Audiovisuel, the success of the project translated into lasting client trust and the freedom to focus on enriching content. LiveU's technology removed the technical obstacles that had previously limited more immersive coverage. The company's comprehensive IP-video ecosystem, powered by the resilient LRT protocol and LiveU IQ, continues to set new standards in live video production.

LiveU, a global leader in live IP-video solutions, is trusted by over 5,000 customers in more than 150 countries. The company will showcase its full IP-video ecosystem at SATIS Expo in Paris, November 4-5, at Stand A59. To arrange a meeting or demo, interested parties can contact LiveU directly.