Advanced Television Systems Committee

Pearl TV Broadcasters Congratulate Channel Master on Launch of New Zinwell NEXTGEN TV Upgrade Accessory Receiver

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A new affordable option is now available for consumers interested in making the leap to NEXTGEN TV, thanks to the introduction of the Zinwell NextGen TV Box that is now shipping from Arizona-based Channel Master.

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A new affordable option is now available for consumers interested in making the leap to NEXTGEN TV, thanks to the introduction of the Zinwell NextGen TV Box that is now shipping from Arizona-based Channel Master.
The receiver joins the roster of some 100 NEXTGEN TV products expected to be available this year for consumers interested in upgrading to receive the new services from broadcasters, coast-to-coast.
“Congratulations to Channel Master and their decision to offer the Zinwell NextGen TV Box, one of a new class of upgrade accessory receivers that will help consumers tune in to the future.
Now that NEXTGEN TV is reaching three out of four TV viewers across America, the timing is perfect to introduce new affordable upgrade accessory receivers like the Zinwell NextGen TV Box.

ROXi and Sinclair Partner to Create First Interactive NextGen TV Music Channels; ROXi to Preview Live at CES in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The revolutionary new Broadcast TV channels are possible through ROXi’s new innovative FastStream technology which allows interactive TV channel experiences to be broadcast over the airwaves with the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard.

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The revolutionary new Broadcast TV channels are possible through ROXi’s new innovative FastStream technology which allows interactive TV channel experiences to be broadcast over the airwaves with the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard.
ROXi is partnering with Sinclair, a leader in ATSC 3.0 technology and a major leading U.S. Broadcast TV operator, to bring the three interactive music channels – the ROXi Music Channel, the ROXi Music Karaoke Channel and the ROXi Music Games Channel – to homes throughout America in early 2024.
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ROXi is hosting sneak previews of its NEXTGEN TV interactive music channels at CES in Las Vegas from 9 - 12 January at the ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) booth at CES Tech East - Las Vegas Convention Centre Central Hall, booth 19744.
The free ROXi TV App offers additional interactive features including the ability to search and play music from ROXi’s catalogue of 100 million music videos.

ATSC: More Than 100 NEXTGEN TV Products Available to Consumers in 2024, as U.S. Deployment of ATSC 3.0 Expands to Reach 75% of Households

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Monday, January 8, 2024

More than 100 NEXTGEN TV products will be available for U.S. consumers this year.

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More than 100 NEXTGEN TV products will be available for U.S. consumers this year.
We are delighted to add TCL to the list of TV makers offering NEXTGEN TV, joining Sony, Samsung, and Hisense.
Zinwell is showing the first NEXTGEN TV upgrade receiver that will operate without needing an internet connection for security verification.
Better TV with Broadcast IP: A key capability of NEXTGEN TV is the flexibility of using the ATSC 3.0 standard’s interoperability with internet-delivered content.

TCL Joins NEXTGEN TV, Adding More Receiver Options for Consumers at Retail in 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the consortium of U.S. broadcast companies leading the nation's transition to NEXTGEN TV and its network partners, today congratulated TCL's participation in the U.S.' NEXTGEN TV transition and its new NEXTGEN TV models coming to retail in 2024. TCL, a Fast Track partner of Pearl TV and the Pearl Network Consortia, joins a growing NEXTGEN TV receiver retail marketplace throughout the country of more than 100 models across Hisense, LG Electronics, Samsung and Sony. With four major television manufacturers supporting NEXTGEN TV in 2024, an expanding upgrade accessory device market, and broadcasters reaching 75% of U.S. households before mid-February, consumers now have more device and content choice when it comes to their news and entertainment.

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TCL, a Fast Track partner of Pearl TV and the Pearl Network Consortia, joins a growing NEXTGEN TV receiver retail marketplace throughout the country of more than 100 models across Hisense, LG Electronics, Samsung and Sony.
"As TCL joins NEXTGEN TV, America's broadcasters and other leading manufacturers, the brand is once again underscoring the value and innovation it's known for.
We congratulate and are thrilled to welcome TCL to NEXTGEN TV, and the expanded choices it has created for consumers when they invest in their next television."
Media and analysts interested in meeting with the NEXTGEN TV team at CES 2024 can contact [email protected] , or visit booth #19744, Central Hall, at the show.

NEXTGEN TV CUMULATIVE US HOUSEHOLD REACH SPIKES 22% IN 2023 AS MAJOR MARKETS TRANSITION

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Since the NEXTGEN TV rollout commenced in 2020, broadcasters have driven nearly 18% year-over-year growth in U.S. household access and spiking 22% in 2023 boosted by the launch of six top 20 markets.

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Since the NEXTGEN TV rollout commenced in 2020, broadcasters have driven nearly 18% year-over-year growth in U.S. household access and spiking 22% in 2023 boosted by the launch of six top 20 markets.
Broadcaster collaboration, technical expertise and visionary investment enabled NEXTGEN TV to reach 12 new markets in 2023 and deliver 83 free channels to viewers.
NEXTGEN TV, a free OTA service, is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air signals in 25 years.
Now broadcasting in more than 70 markets, NEXTGEN TV makes possible:
Media and analysts interested in meeting with the NEXTGEN TV team at CES 2024 can contact [email protected] , or visit booth #19744, Central Hall, at the show.

TWO MORE MIAMI TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami television viewers can continue to experience the future of broadcast television as two more stations have come together to offer more NEXTGEN TV service. Otherwise known as ATSC 3.0, NEXTGEN TV is a revolutionary, free digital broadcast technology that utilizes the internet and digital applications, presenting viewers with more news and entertainment choices while providing broadcasters with a more compelling and interactive way to deliver their content. The two additional stations add five new services to the Miami market, now bringing it to a combined total of 11 NEXTGEN TV services, for Miami's more than 1.7 million television households.

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The two additional stations add five new services to the Miami market, now bringing it to a combined total of 11 NEXTGEN TV services, for Miami's more than 1.7 million television households.
Miami viewers can now access five more channels over-the-air for free with NEXTGEN TV from local stations WPLG and WSVN.
"Underscoring the demand for NEXTGEN TV, Miami is now a top U.S. media market with multiple major networks—ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, PBS, Telemundo, and Univision—broadcasting NEXTGEN TV for its viewers," commented Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV, the broadcaster business group leading the NEXTGEN TV transition.
Miami viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

NEXTGEN TV Expected to Surpass 10 Million Installed Devices in US Consumer Homes During 2023 Holiday Season With Launch of New York City Market

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the consortium of U.S. broadcast companies leading the nation's transition to NEXTGEN TV, and its network partners today spotlighted new milestones for NEXTGEN TV receivers and announced details of Pearl TV broadcasters' national holiday advertising campaign. On the eve of the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular!, where the consumer benefits of NEXTGEN TV will be highlighted, Pearl also applauded the collaborative efforts of New York City broadcasters launch of NEXTGEN TV, expanding the nationwide reach of NEXTGEN TV to 70% of American viewers and underscoring its momentum for broadcasters and consumers alike.

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in New York City to help promote and educate consumers on the many options they have when it comes to NEXTGEN TV.
And we praise New York City broadcasters for their collaboration and technical determination in bringing the standard to the country's largest television market."
Broadcasters have launched NEXTGEN TV service in New York City and surrounding areas—the number one television market in the county encompassing approximately 7.73 million TV households according to industry rankings.
Now broadcasting in more than 70 markets, NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0 is expected to reach over 70% of U.S. television households in 2023.

TCL Joins Via Licensing Alliance’s ATSC 3.0 Broadcasting Patent Pool

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Monday, September 18, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO and HUIZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Alliance (“Via LA”), the collaborative licensing leader, and TCL®, one of the world’s best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that TCL has joined Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool.

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SAN FRANCISCO and HUIZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Alliance (“Via LA”), the collaborative licensing leader, and TCL®, one of the world’s best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that TCL has joined Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool.
“We are delighted to join Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool at standard FRAND terms and incorporate the many innovations available in this pool that our customers want in our award-winning TVs,” said Victor YANG, General Counsel of TCL Group.
Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool provides product manufacturers a fair, transparent license to 14 licensors’ ATSC 3.0 standard essential patent portfolios.
These patents cover many core technologies that apply to the key specifications related to ATSC 3.0 innovations.

Sinclair Executive Mark Aitken Named SMPTE Fellow

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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Sinclair, Inc. is proud to announce Mark Aitken, SVP, Advanced Technology, and President, ONE Media 3.0, has been named a Fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

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Sinclair, Inc. is proud to announce Mark Aitken, SVP, Advanced Technology, and President, ONE Media 3.0, has been named a Fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).
Selected by peer review, an SMPTE Fellow is an individual who has, by proficiency and contributions, attained an outstanding rank among engineers or executives in the motion picture, television, or related industries and is working to drive the industry forward.
Aitken is responsible for representing Sinclair’s interests in regulatory, technical and standards issues within industry-related organizations and before regulatory agencies both in the U.S. and internationally.
Aitken will be honored at SMPTE’s 2023 Media Technology Summit Gala in Los Angeles this October.

MINNEAPOLIS TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Five local stations bring enhanced video and audio, interactive applications and upgradable technology to their existing free, over-the-air services

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Five local stations bring enhanced video and audio, interactive applications and upgradable technology to their existing free, over-the-air services
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as five stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV.
Local viewers can easily tune to each station for information about accessing NEXTGEN TV locally, rescanning information and how to purchase the right television set or accessory device to receive NEXTGEN TV.
NEXTGEN TV also enables Minneapolis broadcasters to strengthen its emergency alert information, helping to make area communities safer during natural disasters or severe weather events.
Now broadcasting in more than 70 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach over 75% of U.S. television households in 2023.