Tag: OTA
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Your Local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC Station May Have to Give Up Their Free OTA TV Channel & Move To Power 6G Wireless Internet
On April 15, Landover Saturn 5 LLC filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission urging regulators to launch a formal rulemaking process aimed at repurposing a significant portion of the UHF broadcast spectrum. The company specifically targeted television Channels 28 through 36, spanning frequencies from 554 to 608 MHz, seeking to clear this block…
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CSI Joins Heroes & Icons Lineup With Weeknight Marathons
Classic drama fans have a new reason to tune in. Starting October 6, Heroes & Icons (H&I) is bringing “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” to its weekday schedule, airing back-to-back episodes Monday through Friday from 6 – 8 PM ET/PT. Exactly 25 years after its original premiere on CBS, CSI is back on your screen…this time…
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New OTA TV Stations Coming to More Markets as Sinclair Expands CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest
Sinclair’s free over-the-air (OTA) multicast networks (CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest) are making a big push into more U.S. markets this year. The company announced new affiliate launches, upgraded channel positions, and expanded digital carriage, bringing its content to more viewers without the need for a cable subscription. Expanded Market Coverage Starting August 1…
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Cleveland Cavaliers Will Air Five Games Over Free Broadcast Television
The Cleveland Cavaliers is testing the waters of over-the-air broadcast television. The NBA team on Tuesday said it signed a deal with broadcaster Gray Television to air five games on WUAB 43, a The CW affiliate, and WOIO. The team has an existing deal with Bally Sports, the embattled regional sports network trying to get…
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A New Tablo DVR with Four Tuners Quietly Pops Up on Best Buy
A Tablo digital video recorder with four tuners popped up on Best Buy’s site. This is a slight upgrade over the existing fourth-generation Table DVR, which has two tuners and sells for $79.95 on its own site. The new version is listed for $139.99 on Best Buy and is exclusive to the store. The Tablo…
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Rewind TV OTA Channel Launches in Markets Across the Country
A new OTA channel, Rewind TV, debuted this week in nearly 50 markets around the U.S. The Nexstar Media-owned network features classic TV shows from the 80s and 90s. Nexstar announced the new channel in April, along with sharing that the Antenna TV OTA channel would be focusing on shows from the 60s and 70s.…
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Nexstar is Launching an OTA Channel Dedicated to 80s and 90s TV
Nexstar Media is launching a new OTA network, Rewind TV, with a lineup of 80s and 90s sitcoms. The channel is set to launch on September 1 and will be available in 50 million households across the country. Nexstar also owns Antenna TV, a channel dedicated to classic TV from the 60s and 70s. The…
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Skyboxe’s ‘All-in-One’ Android TV Hub Gets FCC Approval
Featured Image: Skyboxe Wireless startup Skyboxe announced this week that it’s received certification from the Federal Communications Commission for its all-in-one, Android TV-based hub. The company says its Skyboxe 4G could replace a cable modem, WiFi router, streaming device, and more when it releases later this year. The set-top device aims to serve as a…
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Evoca Aims for Early Access of ATSC 3.0 Pay TV Service on Sept. 1
Evoca, the new company aiming to leverage ATSC 3.0 to offer pay TV service, is currently offering early access to its service, with a goal of going live on September 1st in the Treasure Valley area of Idaho. Those who sign on early get a free receiver and antenna, along with a discounted monthly charge…
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TiVo and Channel Master Pair Up to Bring DVR to OTA Antenna Users
Image: TiVo/Channel Master Channel Master, a leading manufacturer of OTA TV products, announced today that it has made an agreement with TiVo to bring TiVo’s DVR technology to OTA antenna users. “One of the first things cord cutters discover is that they really need a DVR for the TV antenna in order to have the…