Tag: OTA

  • Sinclair’s ONE Media on ATSC 3.0 and the Future of ‘Next Gen TV’

    Sinclair’s ONE Media on ATSC 3.0 and the Future of ‘Next Gen TV’

    It probably shouldn’t be all that surprising that the people leading ONE Media 3.0 are pretty bullish on ATSC 3.0’s potential. After all, the Sinclair Broadcasting Group subsidiary’s main goal is to help build and launch the new broadcasting standard, also known as “Next Gen TV.” And fresh off a successful launch late last month…

  • ATSC Says NextGen TV Rollout Continues Despite COVID-19 Impact

    ATSC Says NextGen TV Rollout Continues Despite COVID-19 Impact

    Despite delays and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Advanced Televisions Systems Committee says the 2020 rollout of ATSC 3.0 is still moving forward. The new broadcasting standard, which will use the “NextGen TV” branding is scheduled to go live on all major networks in Las Vegas and Portland, Ore., by early June, the…

  • Edge Networks Will Test the Pay OTA Waters with Evoca Service This Summer

    Edge Networks Will Test the Pay OTA Waters with Evoca Service This Summer

    Edge Networks announced a new pay TV service it claims will offer more than 80 channels for less than half the cost of a cable subscription. The service, called Evoca, will use the new ATSC 3.0 standard, aka next-gen TV, to offer over-the-air (OTA) content for less than $50 per month. Expected to launch this…

  • FCC Seeking Comment on Potential Rule Change for ATSC 3.0 Signals

    FCC Seeking Comment on Potential Rule Change for ATSC 3.0 Signals

    Earlier this month, we reported on the Federal Communications Commission considering rule changes that would affect the rollout of ATSC 3.0, or “next-gen” TV. And now, the FCC says it’s adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking and is now seeking comment on the matter. The rule in question focuses on how over-the-air (OTA) signals are…

  • How to Access Free OTA Channels with Antennas for Under $100

    How to Access Free OTA Channels with Antennas for Under $100

    It’s not exactly a secret that many of us are staying indoors and looking for content to keep us entertained during the coronavirus outbreak. And while streaming services continue to offer up tons of content, including easier access to news channels, lots of households are likely considering free, over-the-air (OTA) channels, perhaps for the first time…

  • Antenna Usage Rising as More Turn to Free OTA Channels

    Antenna Usage Rising as More Turn to Free OTA Channels

    About a quarter of all US broadband households use an antenna to access over-the-air (OTA) content like local TV broadcasts, a jump from 15 percent in 2018. Beyond that, research group Parks Associates says around half of those households don’t subscribe to pay-TV services. And while these findings are the result of data collected in…

  • Another Competitor Joins the Bidding War for Your Local Channels

    Another Competitor Joins the Bidding War for Your Local Channels

    Many cord cutters have found that they can drop expensive cable packages and still enjoy many of their local channels with an antenna. Antenna sales are on the rise with many choosing this free alternative for watching local TV. Media companies are taking note of the popularity of OTA TV and are willing to make…

  • A New Free OTA TV Network Called Circle from the Grand Ole Opry Is Launching Next Year

    A New Free OTA TV Network Called Circle from the Grand Ole Opry Is Launching Next Year

    Last week Opry Entertainment Group and Gray Television announced a new over-the-air TV network called Circle. This new network will cover the world of country music and will include weekly broadcasts from the Grand Ole Opry. “Circle is all about fun, discovery and accessibility for country music fans,” said Drew Reifenberger, general manager of Circle…

  • Over The Last Few Years 20+ New OTA TV Networks Have Launched Targeting Cord Cutters

    Over The Last Few Years 20+ New OTA TV Networks Have Launched Targeting Cord Cutters

    The list of over the air TV networks continues to grow. There are now over 100 OTA networks offering free TV content, with many available to a large audience with an antenna. These are the most recently added OTA networks, launching after 2012, along with the year they were founded and a quick look at…

  • Don’t Forget to Rescan Your Antenna Because New OTA Networks Launched This Week

    Don’t Forget to Rescan Your Antenna Because New OTA Networks Launched This Week

    It was recently announced that several new over-the-air TV (OTA) networks will be launching in 2019. At our Cord Cutter News offices, we gained four over-the-air networks this week including a new dedicated CW channel in HD. Not only do we get a new 24/7 news network that launched this week but later this year…