5G BROADCAST IN THE NEWS
LPTVBA comments on ATSC3 Mandate
The LPTV Broadcasters Association (LPTVBA) opposes a mandatory ATSC 3.0 transition for LPTV stations, citing high costs and minimal consumer adoption compared to ATSC 1.0. They advocate for broadcaster flexibility to choose standards like 5G Broadcast, which they see as more viable and affordable. The LPTVBA insists on financial support if a mandate occurs.
XGN Announces BPS for 5G Broadcast
XGen Network "XGN" today unveiled its LPTV Broadcast Positioning System "BPS" at the LPTV Broadcasters Association conference.
Leveraging 5G Broadcast technology and building upon 3GPP standards (OTDOA, PRS), BPS aims to enhance broadcasting and introduce diverse applications.
US Broadcaster petitions to commercialize 5G Broadcast
In a groundbreaking move, LPTV Broadcasters Association member HC2, a major U.S. broadcaster operating over 250 stations, has filed a petition with the FCC, the US government communications regulating authority, to recognize 5G Broadcast as an official TV broadcast standard. If approved, this will mark the first commercial licensing of 5G Broadcast anywhere in the world! This development could propel the U.S. to the forefront of next-generation broadcasting, setting a benchmark for other markets to follow.
XGN’s 5G Broadcast Exciter Launching at NAB Las Vegas
XGen Network “XGN”, a leader in 5G Broadcast solutions, is excited to announce the debut of its 5G Broadcast Exciter at the upcoming 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, taking place from April 6 to April 9, 2025. XGN is working on public safety alerts and first responder solutions while delivering linear program channels and radio stations, all for worldwide deployment.
TDF Launches a 5G Broadcast Certification Platform
The TDF 5G Broadcast certification platform includes a state-of-the-art testing, located within TDF’s technology campus (Île-de-France), featuring advanced testing infrastructure, standardized software tools, and rigorous validation protocols for associated equipment and technologies.
TDF Commits to 5G Broadcast
A few months after the success of the 5G Broadcast Live Test launched during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the world's first large-scale 5G Broadcast broadcasting, TDF is now anticipating its deployment in collaboration with its broadcasting partners
5G innovations for M&E
Andrew Towe speaks about the latest developments and future of 5G Broadcast at IBC
XGN to Demo Digital Signage Alerting via 5G Broadcast at IBC Show
XGen Network (XGN) said today that it plans to conduct what it calls “the world's first” demonstration of ancillary data delivery to a road sign using 5G Broadcast at its stand during the 2024 IBC Show, Sept. 13-16 at the RAI Amsterdam.
5G Broadcast Direct to Mobile
Explore the exciting technology behind 5G Broadcasting that allows smartphones to receive over-the-air broadcast TV directly from broadcast stations.
3GPP Publishes 5G Broadcast Specs
The updated specs effectively make US low-power UHF TV stations 3GPP-eligible to broadcast in 5G. The revised specs surfaced a couple of weeks after a Boston-area TV station kicked off the nation's first 5G Broadcast field trial.
Making 5G Broadcast Ready for Primetime
How 5G broadcast in Release 16 can bring new opportunities for the broader cellular and broadcast ecosystem.