Tag: ATSC 3.0
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Sinclair Wants You to Switch to ATSC 3.0 OTA TV For Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Sinclair Broadcast Group has launched an ambitious consumer education campaign in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at encouraging viewers to transition to NextGen TV, the advanced broadcasting standard known as ATSC 3.0. The initiative, announced on June 2, 2026, represents a significant push by the media company to boost awareness and accelerate widespread adoption of the technology,…
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TV Manufacturers May Soon Be Forced To Add ATSC 3.0 Nextgen TV To New TVs
In recent months, momentum has built among broadcasters and regulatory bodies to compel television manufacturers to incorporate ATSC 3.0 tuners into new TV sets, addressing the slow adoption of NextGen TV signals that promise enhanced over-the-air broadcasting capabilities. This push comes as the Federal Communications Commission explores ways to accelerate the transition from the older…
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Users Reporting ATSC 3.0 Channels Are No Longer Working on NextGen TV Boxes
ADTH customers with NextGen TV boxes started posting in forums, including AVS Forum and Reddit, to say that their ATSC 3.0 channels have stopped working. The ADTH NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 USB Tuner promises to bring high-quality content to viewers by improving the TV viewing experience with higher audio and video quality, including up to…
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Nexstar & Sinclair Ask The FCC to Shut Down Free OTA TV ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Unless People Upgrade Their TVs to ATSC 3.0
The broadcast television industry faces a pivotal moment as major station groups intensify efforts to secure a firm timeline for switching entirely to the advanced ATSC 3.0 standard, known as NextGen TV. In recent filings with the Federal Communications Commission, large operators including Gray Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, and the E.W. Scripps…
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Pearl TV is Introducing an Affordable NextGen TV Converter Box This Month
Pearl TV announced today that it’s working on a NextGen TV Converter Box Program that will create affordable and user-friendly converter boxes for those who want to continue to watch free, over-the-air TV without purchasing a new TV when broadcasters transition to ATSC 3.0. “Pearl’s NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program specification is being developed now…
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The FCC Approves Letting ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Station Owners Shut Down ATSC 1.0 OTA TV & Fully Switch to ATSC 3.0
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted new rules Tuesday to speed the nationwide shift from legacy television signals to the advanced ATSC 3.0 standard known as NextGen TV, ending the requirement that stations simultaneously broadcast in both the older ATSC 1.0 and the new 3.0 and handing broadcasters greater authority to set their own conversion…
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ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV Enhances Fall Sports Viewing with New Advanced Broadcast Technology
As the fall football season gains momentum and local broadcasters expand their sports offerings, viewers with NEXTGEN TV are experiencing significant improvements in broadcast quality. Over 250 channels nationwide now deliver content in High Dynamic Range (HDR), a feature adopted by nearly all NEXTGEN TV broadcasters. This technology enhances picture quality by improving contrast between…
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MeTV & MeTV Toons Voices Concerns Over OTA ATSC 3.0 Transition in FCC Meeting
Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting Co., the parent company of popular networks MeTV and MeTV Toons, recently meet with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address significant concerns regarding the proposed switch to the ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard. On September 3, 2025, company representatives met with FCC staff, including officials from Chairman Carr’s office, the Media Bureau,…
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The FCC Will Allow ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC TV Stations to Shutdown Free ATSC 1.0 & Switch to ATSC 3.0 Only
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today issued a Public Notice to facilitate the transition of local broadcasters to ATSC 3.0, the next-generation television standard designed to enhance viewer experiences with improved picture quality, immersive audio, and interactive features. The Media Bureau’s notice outlines regulatory support and clarifies processing practices for ATSC 3.0 license applications, aiming…
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Antenna Man and Lon.TV Meet with FCC to Challenge ATSC 3.0 Transition Over DRM Concerns
On August 14, Lon Seidman of the Lon.TV YouTube channel and Tyler Kleinle of the Antenna Man YouTube channel met with members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau at FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting, attended by officials including Hillary DeNigro, Evan Morris, Evan Baranoff, Erin Boone, Mark Colombo, and Maria Mullarkey…