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NEW LOW-COST PLATFORM FOR ATSC 3.0 CONVERTER BOXES ON DISPAY AT IBC AMSTERDAM
New Linux-based Solution Saves on Memory Costs AMSTERDAM – September 9, 2026 – Converter Box manufacturer EKT is showcasing a new Linux-based ATSC 3.0 set-top box during IBC 2026 that is underway this week. This new Linux-based ATSC 3.0 converter box is a...
Advanced HDR by Technicolor Officially Joins the Pearl ATSC 3.0 Converter Box Program
Washington, D.C. - June 2, 2026 – Advanced HDR by Technicolor announced its participation today in the Pearl TV NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program, a new initiative unveiled at the 2026 CES Show to support the development of affordable, ATSC 3.0-enabled converter boxes...
Broadcasting Industry Launches NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program to Deliver Low-Cost Upgrade Option For Millions of Over-The-Air TV Viewers
LAS VEGAS, NV – April 16, 2026 – America’s broadcasters are launching a new program designed to provide millions of American viewers with options for a low-cost, easy way to upgrade their TV viewing to NEXTGEN TV. The NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program is now open to...
81% of Over-the-Air Viewers Would Purchase a NEXTGEN TV Converter Box to Preserve Access to Free Local Television
New Research Shows Antenna Audience Is Expanding with a Growing Segment of Tech-Savvy “Omni-Viewers” WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 18, 2026 – A new national study of over-the-air television viewers finds strong interest in an affordable NEXTGEN TV converter box, with 81%...
Pearl TV Launching Affordable NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program to Support Consumer Transition to ATSC 3.0
LAS VEGAS, NV – January 2, 2026 – As the Federal Communications Commission considers next steps on the nation’s transition to ATSC 3.0 television broadcasting, Pearl TV today announced the NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Program, an industry-led effort focused on ensuring...