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Washington, D.C. – January 19, 2021 – The Pearl TV broadcaster business group today applauded the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to give broadcasters more flexibility when using a Distributed Television System (DTS) for NEXTGEN TV broadcasts using...

Washington, D.C. – January 7, 2021 – On the heels of the initial rollout of NEXTGEN TV broadcasting that has now reached more than 20 cities and 80 TV stations, America’s broadcasters are now planning a push this year that will initiate next-generation ATSC 3.0 service in nearly 20 more cities by the end of the summer.  Pearl TV, a business group comprised of owners of more than 750 broadcast stations, and the Phoenix Model Market partners announced the plans today in the lead-up to the virtual 2021 CES®.

Portland, OR – December 15, 2020 – Broadcasters supporting the Phoenix, Arizona Model Market project for NEXTGEN TV along with broadcaster group Pearl TV today announced that they have begun initial testing of NEXTGEN TV over limited cable infrastructure, through a cooperative effort with Comcast. NEXTGEN TV is utilizing ATSC 3.0, the landmark technology now being deployed across the country that is designed to merge over-the-air with over-the top TV content.

NEXTGEN TV Service Promises More Expansive Audio and Video Options for Viewers DETROIT, MI – (December 10, 2020) – Starting this week, Michigan viewers in the nation’s 14th largest TV market get a taste of the future as five local TV stations band together to launch...