MPEG-LA has announced the availability of its licensing program for essential patents involved in ATSC 3.0
HEVC first for Antik Telecom
Slovakia’s Antik Telecom will become the first operator in Central Europe to move from MPEG-4 to HEVC-encoded broadcasting technology.
Comcast tests prototype DOCSIS 4.0 modem
Comcast has successfully tested a prototype Full Duplex DOCSIS 4.0 system-on-chip (SoC) cable modem.
TeraVolt develops HbbTV teletext client for ARD
German service provider TeraVolt has been commissioned by public broadcast network ARD to develop a client system for all HbbTV-based ARD teletext services.
8K Association updates Certified 8K TV specification
The 8K Association, the cross-industry group dedicated to promoting the growth of the 8K ecosystem, has updated the performance specification of its Association Certified mark program.
Tele Columbus commences nationwide DOCSIS 3.1 upgrade
German cable operator Tele Columbus has begun upgrading its network with DOCSIS 3.1 to enable 1Gbps internet access.
ATSC opens RFP for broadcast core network technologies
The US Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has issued a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for Broadcast Core Network technologies to enhance the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard.
SmartLabs to debut RDK Set Top Boxes
Multiscreen and video streaming enabler SmartLabs is demoing IPTV and OTT solutions at IBC2021.
New alliance wants to secure UHF frequencies for broadcasting
A new German alliance of market players wants to ensure that the UHF frequencies in the 470 to 694 MHz range remain available for terrestrial broadcasting and event technology in the long term.
EBU report: 5G Broadcast and DTT could share UHF band and broadcast towers
Two new reports by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) conclude that a 5G Broadcast system could be safely introduced alongside existing DTT in the contested UHF band, and that existing broadcast towers could be used to significantly enhance the coverage and minimise the cost of rollout of this new technology.