A computer-implemented system is provided that includes instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations for transporting data over content delivery networks, the operations comprising: segmenting a data stream into a plurality of segments, where a segment may include at least one packet; generating a manifest file containing information associated with one or more segments in the plurality of segments, receiving a request for the manifest file, transmitting the manifest file to a receiver through a content delivery network, receiving a request for a segment in the manifest file, and transmitting the requested segment to the receiver through the content delivery network.