Tag: ATSC 3.0
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DIRECTV Objects to ATSC 3.0 OTA TV
The American Television Alliance (ATA), representing pay TV and telecom providers, has raised significant concerns with the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau about the costly transition to NextGenTV/ATSC 3.0, particularly for one of its key members, DirecTV. In a detailed letter dated August 12, the ATA outlined the financial and technical burdens the satellite provider…
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Cable TV Companies Opposes Mandatory OTA ATSC 3.0 Transition, Citing High Costs and Low Consumer Demand
The cable industry, led by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), is pushing back against a proposal by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to mandate a nationwide transition to ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV, by 2030. In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday, NCTA argued that the…
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The FCC is Seeking Comments on the Proposed ATSC 3.0 Deadlines
In February, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) asked the FCC to set a deadline for shutting down ATSC 1.0 and transitioning to ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. Now, the FCC is seeking comments on the proposal, as well as any other potential issues that should be discussed before the transition. The NAB suggested…
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ZapperBox Announces Plans For ATSC 3.0 DRM Support When Streaming Your Antenna to Roku, Google TV, & More
ZapperBox is making waves in the over-the-air (OTA) TV market, positioning itself as a leader in the transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0 with its vision for a “real” ATSC gateway. The company, known for its innovative tuners and DVRs, has outlined a robust roadmap that promises to deliver seamless multi-room streaming, offline DRM…
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5G Could Kill Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC OTA TV As ATSC 3.0 & 5G TV Start a Format War Threatening to Push Viewers to Streaming Cutting Out Local TV Station Owners
The future of free over-the-air (OTA) television from legacy networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC is teetering on the edge as a brewing format war between ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) and emerging 5G TV technologies risks alienating millions of viewers. Station owners, eager to modernize broadcasts, are pushing for a transition away from the…
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This New ATSC 3.0 Tuner Transforms Google TV and Fire TV into NextGen TV Hubs
Cord cutters and streaming enthusiasts have a new tool to elevate their setups: the ADTH NextGen TV USB Tuner, a compact ATSC 3.0 tuner now available on Amazon for $69.99, promises to turn Google TV and Fire TV devices into receivers for free, over-the-air (OTA) NextGen TV broadcasts. This device was announced by Pearl TV…
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Local ABC CBS, FOX, & NBC Station Owners Wants The FCC To Force Roku, Samsung, & Others To Change Their Remotes & Menus
Local station owners affiliated with ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, backed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose sweeping changes on TV manufacturers like Roku, LG, and Samsung, as reported by Lon.TV on March 25, 2025. Announced this month, the proposal demands that all new TVs…
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118 Million Americans Could Lose Free OTA TV Access to ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC As Just 15 Million ATSC 3.0 Tuners Have Been Sold
The future of free over-the-air (OTA) television hangs in a delicate balance as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) petitions the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to phase out the ATSC 1.0 broadcasting standard in favor of ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. According to recent data from Pearl TV sent to Cord Cutters News,…
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Broadcasters Ask FCC for NextGen TV Deadlines of 2028 & 2030
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make a hard deadline for shutting down ATSC 1.0 and transitioning to ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. The petition to the FCC suggests a two-phase plan. First, they ask that stations in the top 55 markets, which cover about…
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ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV Will Soon Offer Free Video Games to Play on Your TV
Get ready to experience television like never before. GameLoop TV, a groundbreaking new channel launching at CES 2025 next week, is set to redefine entertainment with its innovative “Play Now” feature, allowing viewers to instantly jump into video games using their TV remotes or mobile phones. This free, 24/7 gaming channel, broadcasting on NEXTGEN…