FCC Adopts Procedures for Limited New Class A Television Window
On December 12, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Report and Order (Order) that adopted rules to implement the Low Power Protection Act (LPPA). The rules, consistent with […]
Two More Miami Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts
Local Stations WPLG and WSVN Launch a Second Stick, Bringing Enhanced Video and Audio, Interactive Applications and Upgradable Technology to its Free, Over-the-Air Services MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Miami television viewers can continue to […]
Join or Renew Your Membership for 2023-2024 (Sponsorships include Membership)
The ATBA is a not-for-profit trade association which provides a venue and forum for companies and individuals in the Low-Power Television and OTT industries to collaborate on furthering the permanence […]
Boosting Local Journalism: FCC Proposes Priority Review for Broadcasters with Local Content
In a significant move to bolster local journalism, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has unveiled a new proposal aimed at supporting broadcasters dedicated to local content. This initiative, part of the […]
Broadcast Spectrum Not Part of National Spectrum Strategy
On November 13, 2023, the Biden Administration released its National Spectrum Strategy, which is intended to reflect a government-wide approach to maximizing the nation’s spectrum resources. The strategy was developed […]
The Push for 5G in Broadcast
There has been a lot of buzz around 5G Broadcast over the past several months. 5G Broadcast promises to provide another way to deliver linear video to mobile devices. One […]
Pearl TV: NextGen TV Devices to Top 10M by Year’s End
NEW YORK—The broadcast company consortium Pearl TV and its network partners are highlighting a number of new milestones in the rollout of NextGen TV, including a projection that more than […]
NEXTGEN TV Expected to Surpass 10 Million Installed Devices in US Consumer Homes During 2023 Holiday Season With Launch of New York City Market
As ATSC 3.0 Standard Rolls Out Across the Country, 10,000 NEXTGEN TV Sets Are Now Sold Daily; More Upgrade Accessory Receivers Arrive at Retail NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pearl TV, […]
TV Translator Licensee Dinged for Tardy Application Filings
The owner of two low-power television stations serving a town along the Kootenay River in Idaho could be on the hook for a financial penalty for being late with its […]
Mastering the NextGen TV Post Transition
ATSC 3.0 deployments are booming in the U.S. and evolving past the trial phase onto the monetization stage. While the benefits of NextGen TV have been explored extensively, the broadcast community needs […]