More than 60 local television stations across the U.S. could soon abandon their free over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts in favor of a cutting-edge 5G digital signal, pending a groundbreaking proposal from HC2 Broadcasting Holdings Inc. Submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday in a filing spotted by Policyband, just over a week before the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show in Las Vegas, the petition from HC2—the nation’s largest owner of Low Power TV (LPTV) stations—could redefine the future of local broadcasting. The plan, which suggests a voluntary shift to datacasting via the global 5G Broadcast standard, might see over 60 LPTV stations under HC2’s umbrella ditch traditional TV signals entirely, a move that’s already stirring debate as the industry gears up for its annual gathering. These stations include popular networks like MeTV, Cozi, QVC, and more.
xmasskull 0 points 1 month ago
I can't wait to watch the Free-Tv riots.