Noland Named Chair of OAS Working Group on Broadcasting

Posted on December 10, 2024 in ATSC News

The Inter-American Telecommunications Commission’s Permanent Consultative Committee of the Organization of American States (OAS) has named ATSC President Madeleine Noland as Chair of the group, joining wireless and broadcasting officials from three other Americas-region countries in a leadership role.

The OAS is the primary regional forum for political dialogue, cooperation, and problem-solving in the Americas, bringing together 35 member states from across the western hemisphere to discuss issues of mutual importance. One of the key OAS entities is the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission – also known by the acronym “CITEL.”  It’s this group that facilitates the development and coordination of telecommunications policies across the region.

ATSC is an associate member of CITEL’s Permanent Consultative Committee II (known as PCC.II), which specifically focuses on radiocommunications and broadcasting to address issues like spectrum management, digital broadcasting, and emerging technologies.

“For ATSC, being an associate member of PCC.II is highly valuable because it provides direct access to key policymakers, broadcasters, and regulators throughout the Americas, helping to promote the adoption and harmonization of ATSC 3.0 technology. This membership allows ATSC to contribute to discussions that shape the future of broadcasting, ensuring that its standards are considered in regional initiatives and that it stays aligned with regulatory developments. Recently, I was asked to lead the PCC.II Working Group on Broadcastign. I am honored to be entrusted with this responsibility. It puts ATSC on the international stage in a new way, and the three Vice Chairs from Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, and Paraguay will be excellent allies and contributors to the group’s future success and the success of broadcasting in the Americas and beyond,” Noland said.

“I extend a special thanks to the U.S. CITEL delegation for  its support. With so many developments underway for ATSC 3.0 in the U.S., in the Caribbean, and in Latin America, there is much to discuss to ensure that viewers throughout the Americas have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of next-generation broadcasting,” Noland added.

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