Sinclair and Nebraska Public Media Announce Launch of First Station Offering Free Virtual Channel Hosting in ATSC 3.0

Primes the Pump for NEXTGEN Broadcasting OMAHA, Neb. – Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), and Nebraska Public Media announced the launch of the first free […]
Could NextGen TV Make Money As Soon As 2025?

Revenue streams from NextGen TV have been vexingly elusive to the station groups that have made the biggest investments in it. Tech leaders told TVNewsCheck’s Local TV Strategies last week that […]
Brazil Adopts ATSC 3.0 for Next-Generation Digital TV

July 23, 2024 – In a landmark decision, Brazil has officially selected the ATSC 3.0 standard for its next-generation digital television system. The Brazilian government announced the choice following extensive […]
Automotive OTA Software and Services Using the ATSC 3.0 Wireless Network

Date & Time: July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM The ATSC Automotive Implementation Team (IT8) is set to hold a groundbreaking webinar on leveraging the ATSC 3.0 wireless network for over-the-air (OTA) […]
Major Broadcasters Launch Nextgen TV On Four Local Television Stations In Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC

WPDE-TV, WBTW, WHMC, and WWMB Begin Broadcasting with New Technology Myrtle Beach, SC – June 19, 2024 – Leading television stations serving the Myrtle Beach-Florence market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a […]
Developing Remote Leadership Skills for the Low Power TV Industry

by Lee Miller, ATBA Executive Director As the Low Power Television (LPTV) industry continues to adapt to the evolving work landscape, one of the most significant changes has been the […]
FCC Proposes Changes to Low Power Television Rules: Industry Participation Urged

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for Low Power Television (LPTV) stations. The proposed changes, detailed […]
NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Interactive Applications, and Upgradeable Technology

Audiences in the Tucson, Ariz., area can now experience the future of broadcast television as six stations launch NEXTGEN TV. A revolutionary, free digital broadcast technology, NEXTGEN TV utilizes the […]
ATBA Submits Ex Parte Letter to FCC on Draft NPRM

On May 29, 2024, the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) filed an ex parte letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), addressing the Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning […]
FCC Opens Filing Window for LPTV Stations to Convert to Class A Status

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau has announced the opening of a one-year filing window for qualified Low Power Television (LPTV) stations to apply for Class A status under […]