ATSC 3.0 Deployment map

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As pandemic-driven restrictions start to ease around the country, U.S. broadcasters are increasing their focus on rolling out ATSC 3.0 (aka NextGen TV).

Despite some hurdles imposed by Covid-19, more than two dozen markets over the past year have transitioned, and interest among others is growing. 

In this, the first installment of a two-part article, we explore what it takes to put a 3.0 signal on the air, with information supplied by several broadcasters and equipment suppliers. 

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