ATSC News

Soundbite: ‘Future of Television’

Posted on December 2, 2019 in ATSC News

“This innovative space serves as a collaborative hub where students, faculty and researchers will explore the future of television and other applications afforded by the emerging ATSC 3.0 digital standard.” -Susi Elkins, Director of Broadcasting and General Manager of WKAR Television, at Michigan State University’s grand opening of the NextGen Media Innovation Lab in East Lansing.

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President’s Memo: Education and Advocacy

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

ATSC continues to raise awareness of the suite of ATSC 3.0 standards – both in the U.S. and abroad. This fall, ATSC members have been evangelists for Next Gen TV implementation, engaging with broadcasters, technology firms and policymakers around the world, from the IEEE Broadcast Symposium in Hartford, Conn., to NAB New York to the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.

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Hot Potato: Edge Networks Boise Stations Light Up ATSC 3.0

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

Todd Achilles is a “longtime wireless guy” who has lived through multiple generations of mobile phone technology.  Now based in Idaho, the Edge Networks President & CEO applied and won approval from the FCC to launch two ATSC 3.0 stations in the Boise market a few months ago, and the stations are already on-the-air with test signals.

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Spotlight INDIA: International Update

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

In 2018, ATSC executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), India’s telecommunications standards development organization, with a plan to forge a strong relationship of sharing ideas and working together on common goals. October’s TSDSI conference within the India Mobile Congress is the latest example of our collaboration.

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Newsbites: ATSC 3.0 @ NAB NY

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

“Start spreadin’ the news… New York, New York.” ATSC 3.0 was the talk of the Big Apple at the NAB Show New York in October.  Here’s Consumer Electronics Daily’s comprehensive coverage of Next Gen TV related news before, during and after the show (reprinted with permission):

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THANKFUL: November Happenings

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

As we prepare to gather with families and friends for Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks to the hundreds of members of the extended ATSC family who contribute their time and talents to our work. This month, there are dozens of opportunities for colleagues to Talk Turkey at ATSC technology group, specialist group, ad hoc group, implementation team, planning team and board meetings.

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And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…ATEME

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

ATSC 2019 sponsor ATEME, is the video delivery leader committed to continuous investment in video quality enhancements. The company is a leading member of organizations, industry committees and research groups in the forefront of standards development.

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Soundbite

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

“Providing greater opportunities for targeted, interactive and incentivized interaction, it is clear that ATSC 3.0 is the right track to take for broadcasters.” – Greg Jarvis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fincons.

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President’s Memo: Get Ready!

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

ATSC is continuing its strong support of the U.S. commercial deployment of NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0. Among the ways that ATSC contributes to the rollout is by sharing our expertise with others in the industry through a variety of education efforts.

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From TV Technology: ATSC 3.0 Emergency Alert System Launches In South Korea

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

SEOUL—The global development of ATSC 3.0 continues with an announcement that South Korea has launched a UHD Emergency Alert Service that is based on ATSC 3.0 technology. The Korean Ministry of Information and Communication made the announcement during the 2019 Broadcast Industry Promotion Week.

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