The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced additional measures intended to ease the transition by broadcasters to the next-generation television standard, ATSC 3.0.
The FCC has issued regulatory clarifications to support the transition to this new standard and outlined potential impacts for television viewers nationwide. This action is part of the Commission’s efforts to encourage technological progress while maintaining existing services.
Chairman Brendan Carr released the following statement: “Next Gen TV offers an improved viewing experience for Americans. Accelerating this transition may help broadcasters remain competitive. The FCC aims to support a timely transition that allows broadcasters to meet public interest requirements. Today’s notice introduces further flexibility for broadcasters during this process.”
The Commission has clarified the criteria for expedited processing of applications and reaffirmed its approach to non-expedited application review.
