Sinclair CEO: Mergers can be done, even without regulatory changes
The broadcaster also sees a path toward substantial revenue opportunities via NextGen TV if a plan to fully sunset the ATSC 1.0 standard takes effect.
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.
PBS Reno, Sinclair partner on ATSC 3.0 signal
Sinclair and APTS have coordinated the launch of PBS Reno’s main signal on NextGen TV in western Nevada.
Broadcasters band together to launch datacast service EdgeBeam Wireless
Four of the nation’s biggest local TV station owners say ATSC 3.0 spectrum offers reliable data broadcasting capabilities.
Sinclair-owned One Media appoints Matthew Goldman to technical VP role
Goldman will be responsible for implementing, expanding and supporting various advanced operational technologies associated with NextGen TV.
Sinclair, APTS bring Nebraska Public Media station to NextGen TV
Sinclair and APTS are partnering with Nebraska Public Media to bring their public TV station to NextGen TV in Omaha.
Sinclair legal affairs president Jerald Fritz to retire
Fritz spent more than five decades working in media and communications.
Telemundo station brings NextGen TV signals to Tucson
A Comcast-owned Telemundo station is providing NextGen TV signals to the Tucson area.
NBC Universal to offer personalized experience through NextGen TV
The feature will allow NextGen TV users to restart programming or get hyperlocal news like pinpoint weather forecasts.
NextGen TV broadcasters pick Roxi’s FastStream for interactive channels
One Las Vegas TV station will demonstrate the unique capabilities of FastStream by deploying an interactive content channel for local news broadcasts.
Broadcasters rally around Run3TV for NextGen TV features, measurement
Leading independent television operators like the E. W. Scripps Company and Sinclair are participating in the effort.
Brazil will ditch broadcast TV channel numbers for app-based navigation
The shift is part of the development and deployment of a new broadcast TV standard, which will begin rolling out next year.
Sinclair brings tennis-centric T2 to free broadcast TV
The streaming channel will launch as a virtual network on Sinclair-owned stations broadcasting in ATSC 3.0.
Sinclair commits resources to help public TV stations launch NextGen TV signals
Sinclair said the move is intended to encourage more public TV stations to sign on to NextGen TV, which will help them reach viewers already using the new digital broadcast standard.
Zinwell to sell NextGen TV box that doesn’t require home Internet connection
The Zinwell ZAT-6000L includes a 4G LTE radio that can connect to nearby cellphone towers in order to download server-side certificates needed to view encrypted ATSC 3.0 channels.
NextGen TV goes live in New York City
Viewers in the largest local TV market in the country now have access to six NextGen TV channels.
Next TV quietly changes story on patent dispute involving LG
The story included a headline that speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG’s lead in pulling support for NextGen TV.
ATSC exec says rumors of Samsung, Sony dropping NextGen TV tuners are unfounded
Two recent news articles speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG’s lead in removing NextGen TV tuners from future television sets.
LG to “suspend” installation of NextGen TV tuners in new models
LG is dropping support for the ATSC 3.0 standard in newer-model TV sets following an unfavorable decision in a patent dispute.
NextGen TV rolls out in San Francisco
NextGen TV signals are now available to digital television viewers in San Francisco who have a compatible ATSC 3.0 tuner.
Nuvyyo still committed to ATSC 3.0 version of Tablo
Nuvyyo is still developing a Tablo device that is capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 signals, a spokesperson confirmed.
Group says NextGen TV to reach 75 percent of U.S. by end of year
The NAB says the FCC should create a task force to further prioritize the ATSC 3.0 transition.
Tablo issues refunds over delayed ATSC 3.0 device
Nuvvyo says it will issue refunds to customers who pre-ordered a forthcoming version of its popular, Tablo-branded broadcast TV recorders.
Sacramento poised to launch first ATSC 3.0 signals in June
A new television broadcast standard is finally making its way to the Sacramento market.
Sinclair wants to deliver radio streams via ATSC 3.0 signals
The Sinclair Broadcast Group is readying the launch of three radio stations via its next-generation ATSC 3.0 signal in Seattle.
Sinclair begins offering “radio” service over advanced TV signal in Seattle
Sinclair Broadcast Group rolled out a handful of music channels on its Next Gen TV signal in Seattle.
FCC nod gives way to possibility of ‘Internet’ over broadcast TV signals
The FCC threw its support behind allowing TV broadcasters to use its next-generation standard for datacasting services.
SiliconDust says manufacturing problems will delay ATSC 3.0-capable HDHomeRun
A manufacturing defect means SiliconDust will not ship its newest gadget to customers until August at the earliest.
Next-generation broadcast TV tuners to be released in coming weeks
A new generation of broadcast television technology will soon be released to consumers.