Abstract: Multipoint-to-multipoint hierarchical redistribution of multimedia content derived from one or more network operations centers that distributes multimedia content by way of a satellite is disclosed. Apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises one or more network operations bridges that communicate with and receive the multimedia content generated at the network operations center by way of the satellite. Each of the network operations bridges selectively communicate with one or more multimedia content delivery systems or user terminals that are relatively local to the respective network operations bridges. Using an exemplary method, multimedia content is uplinked from a network operations center 30 to the satellite. The multimedia content is then downlinked from the satellite to one or more network operations bridges. The multimedia content is redistributed from the one or more network operations bridges to one or more multimedia content delivery systems or user terminals.