Tag: OTA TV
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Free OTA TV Networks Coming to More Markets With a Sinclair & Nexstar Partnership
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. has recently solidified its commitment to broadening the reach of its popular multicast networks through a new distribution agreement with Nexstar, according to an announcement today. The agreement renews and extends the clearances for Sinclair’s four over-the-air multicast television networks—Comet, CHARGE!, TBD, and The Nest—adding significant viewership in major U.S. cities…
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A New Free OTA TV Network is Launching In March 2025
Free TV Networks (FTN) is further capitalizing on the growing popularity of free over-the-air television with the launch of its fourth diginet, BUSTED. Set to debut on March 1, 2025, BUSTED will deliver high-adrenaline, crime-focused programming to a male-skewing audience, according to their press release. The channel will feature a lineup of popular unscripted series,…
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7 of The Top 10 Most Popular Networks on Cable TV Are Available Free Over-the-Air With An Antenna
In a further blow to the cable television industry, new data reveals that 70% of the top 10 most-popular networks on cable TV in 2024 are available for free using a simple over-the-air (OTA) antenna. This revelation is expected to fuel the ongoing “cord cutting” trend, as viewers realize they can access a significant portion…
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WSAW Expands Free Over-the-Air Coverage with New Transmitter in Central Wisconsin
WSAW, a Gray Television-owned station, has launched a new transmitter in Vesper, Wisconsin, significantly expanding its free, over-the-air coverage in the region. The W31EV-D transmitter, acting as a translator for WZAW-LD, now delivers a variety of popular channels to viewers in Stevens Point, Plover, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, and surrounding areas. The new lineup includes: The…
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Two New OTA TV Networks Launch Today With ION Plus & The Relaunch of Defy TV.
Today, E.W. Scripps Company, the parent company of the ION TV network, is launching the ION Plus, a new free OTA TV network that is available in 90% of the United States television homes free over the air. The channel will replace Defy but that channel is not sitting down. The Free TV Network will…
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A New Free OTA TV Station is Launching Next Week in 90% of The United States From ION
Today, E.W. Scripps Company, the parent company of the ION TV network, announced the launch of ION Plus, a new free OTA TV network that will be available in 90% of the United States television homes free over the air starting on July 1st, 2024. ION Plus has been free streaming on a wide range…
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A New Free OTA TV Network is Launching With Programming From A+E Networks
Today Free TV Networks announced a new free over-the-air (OTA) TV network that will cover 80% of the United States when it launches in July. This new network, called Dare, will feature unscripted shows from A+E Networks. It will be avialbie free over the air and streaming online. “We are thrilled to partner with A+E…
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The OTA TV Network Circle Is Shutting Down & Will Be Replaced By Warner Bros. Discovery’s New Network
Circle first launched back in 2020 in partnership with Gray Television and offered a 24/7 feed of country music and lifestyle. Now, though, Gray Television has announced that it will wind down operations as it prepares to shut down on December 31, 2023. This was announced during Gray Telivsion’s 3rd quarter earnings from early this…
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Mohu Announces 3 New Antennas For Free OTA TV
Today, Mohu announced three new antennas, including a new 60-mile range antenna, a 50-mile range antenna, and lastly a 30-mile range antenna. These new antennas also come with a new look, a gray fabric-like covering to help them better blend into your living room. Here is how Mohu describes these new antennas: The Mohu Leaf…
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ATSC 3.0 Launches in Portland with the Help of Triveni Gear
If you’ve ever been curious about some of the tech involved with getting a TV station up and running with the new ATSC 3.0 standard, Triveni Digital shared a few details about some of its equipment being used in Portland’s transition. In particular, Triveni Digital touted the use of its gear at Meredith-owned KPTV and…