ATSC 3.0
ATSC 3.0 is a new digital broadcast television standard that offers new features over the previous-generation ATSC 1.0 standard, including higher-fidelity audio, better picture quality (up to 4K capable), more digital signals originating from a single station, hyperlocal news and weather alerts and other interactive features.
In the United States, ATSC 3.0 is better known by the consumer brand name NextGen TV.
Nexstar activates NextGen TV signals in Cleveland market
The market's CW Network station is serving as the "lighthouse" for other major network affiliates.
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SiliconDust says update allows HDHomeRun tuners to work during Internet outages
SiliconDust has asked the FCC to encourage broadcasters to temporarily transmit channels without DRM while the industry develops a compatible offline solution.
Sinclair’s One Media to host ATSC 3.0 event in Maryland
The annual symposium focuses on technological improvements and advancements in NextGen TV.
Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
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Sinclair rolls out NextGen consumer education tool in Columbus
Sinclair has launched a new consumer education tool making Columbus residents aware of the benefits of the next-generation broadcast standard NextGen TV.
Appeals court sides against LG in NextGen TV patents lawsuit
The patent issue involving LG comes as federal regulators consider a nationwide transition to NextGen TV by the end of the decade.
Lawmakers: FCC should mandate NextGen TV switch to spur consumer interest
More than 90 lawmakers urged the FCC to set a clear timeline for transitioning to the NextGen TV broadcast standard.
Sinclair’s Harvey Arnold to receive Television Engineering Achievement Award
Sinclair's SVP of Engineering Harvey Arnold will receive the 2026 Television Engineering Achievement Award.
FCC approves proposed rule for NextGen TV transition
The FCC voted unanimously to advance a rulemaking that eases broadcasters’ transition to the NextGen TV standard.
Comcast’s NBCUniversal invests in NextGen TV group
NBCUniversal has joined the ATSC 3.0 Framework Authority as an investor, supporting the Run3TV platform that powers interactive NextGen TV features.
Proposed FCC rule will let broadcasters choose ATSC 1.0 shutoff date
A proposal to transition America's television broadcasters from the current digital standard to NextGen TV would allow television stations to decide when to shut off their current digital signals.
FCC chairman says vote coming on NextGen TV
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is ready to discuss a possible switch from digital TV to NextGen TV, but there are more questions than answers about what this will mean for consumers.