XGN Announces BPS for 5G Broadcast

April 6, 2025, Las Vegas, NV — XGen Network "XGN", a leader in 5G Broadcast solutions, announced at the LPTV Broadcasters Association's conference the development of its LPTV Broadcast Positioning System "BPS" leveraging 5G Broadcast technology. Scheduled for testing by Q3 2025, BPS aims to enhance broadcasting capabilities and introduce a wide array of applications.​

XGN's initiative builds upon the 3GPP standards, which include the Observed Time Difference of Arrival "OTDOA" mechanism for determining receiver positions using terrestrial cellular technology. Specifically, 3GPP defines Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) designed for precise positioning in 5G New Radio (NR). XGN plans to adapt and extend these existing standards to function within broadcast environments, thereby creating a robust and versatile positioning system.

BPS can serve as a resilient backup to GPS, ensuring continuous operation of critical infrastructure and services during GPS outages, thereby safeguarding public safety. Leveraging existing broadcast infrastructure utilizing the over 5,300 licensed LPTV Broadcast facilities, LPTV broadcast can provide wide-area coverage, making it particularly valuable in rural or remote regions where traditional positioning systems may be less effective.

XGN is showcasing its new 5G Broadcast exciter at NAB 2025 at the TRedess booth, W4015 in the West Hall.