President’s Memo: International Momentum and Strategic Focus for the Future of ATSC 3.0
It’s an exciting time for ATSC stakeholders, and I’m continually inspired by the energy, innovation, and collaboration driving the future of broadcasting. It felt like a natural fit for ATSC to attend BES EXPO-2026, the 30th International Conference & Exhibition on Broadcast & Media Technology held in Delhi, India. With Prasar Bharati (India’s public broadcaster), […]
ATSC Standards Update: New Documents Published
Two new documents have been approved and published on the ATSC website since the last issue of The Standardnewsletter was released: A/322:2026-01, “Physical Layer Protocol.” This document is a rollup of an amendment approved on 26 January 2026. The amendment mainly corrected errata items found in MIMO scattered pilot pattern 4_2 with 32K FFT in […]
Someone You Should Know: Javier Ruano
If you’ve spent any time around ATSC 3.0 conversations lately, especially where real-world deployment, reception, and long-term adoption are on the table, you’ve likely crossed paths with Javier Ruano. As President of Televes USA and a new member of the ATSC Board of Directors, Ruano brings a perspective shaped equally by engineering rigor, […]
A Word from Our Sponsor: Avanci
Avanci Broadcast: Applying Proven Licensing Models to Power the Next Phase of ATSC 3.0 For more than a decade, Avanci has played a central role in enabling the deployment of global, standards-based technologies through efficient and predictable patent licensing solutions. Avanci is best known for its work in the automotive sector, where its vehicle licensing […]
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TVREV: The Future Of Local Television — And Why It Matters To You
Broadcast television is in the middle of an extraordinary transformation. Local broadcasters, who are fierce competitors in the market, have been voluntarily cooperating to pool limited spectrum resources to enable the future of television in the United States. A new transmission standard, ATSC 3.0, or NextGen TV, will set the stage for better service for […]
ATSC BOARD LEADERSHIP RE-ELECTED FOR 2026
Taylor Continues as Board Chair, Claudy and Markwalter as Vice Chairs; Thakker Named to Executive Committee, Brazil’s Globo CTO Barros Joins ATSC Board WASHINGTON, D.C., January 29, 2026 – The Board of Directors of ATSC™, the Broadcast Standards Association™, has elected its 2026 Chair and Vice Chairs, welcomed new directors and appointed 2026 officers. At […]
A Strong Start to 2026: Innovation, Standards, and the Future of Broadcasting
As we begin an exciting new year, I’m delighted to share highlights from ATSC’s presence at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Once again, ATSC stood at the center of next-generation television discussions, demonstrating our standards’ ability to elevate free, local, and connected broadcasting for consumers and broadcasters alike. Our booth in the newly renovated Central […]
ATSC Standards Update: Five Ballots Currently Open
Two documents were at ballot of the full ATSC Membership at this writing: S32-698r2, “ATSC Proposed Standard: A/322:2025-07a Amend. No. 1, ATSC 3.0 Errata.” This document mainly corrects errata items found in MIMO scattered pilot pattern 4_2 with 32K FFT in the physical layer. In A/322, an optional MIMO technology typo fix for scattered pilot […]
A Word from Our Sponsor: Mirakulo
Mirakulo’s AstroTV NEXT is a next-generation television platform built to fully support Brazil’s DTV+ (TV 3.0) standard, which leverages the internationally adopted ATSC 3.0 technology suite. Designed to meet the demands of modern broadcasters, device manufacturers and content creators, AstroTV NEXT brings together cutting-edge audio and video capabilities, dynamic monetization tools, and rich interactive applications […]
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