#TABLO ATSC 3.0 TUNER UPDATE#
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It’s Still Too Early for Mainstream Consumer ATSC 3.0-Capable DevicesĪt the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, some of the very first consumer devices capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 broadcasts were announced. Given the limited resources and existing engineering priorities, a transition timeline of late 2020 for more than 60 markets appears overly optimistic. With the repack slated to continue into the summer of 2020 or beyond, it will be early fall at least before some local stations can start actively working on ATSC 3.0 transition plans. Since late 2018, broadcast engineers and technicians across the US have been very busy working on the FCC-mandated channel repack. ĭuring this process, tower contractor availability, parts shortages, and poor weather have all caused delays. These hard-working folks are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that allows you to view Over-the-Air TV in your area. Most local broadcast stations have a lean engineering staff. The Channel Repack Is Keeping Broadcast Engineers & Technicians Busy That means there’s still no reason for cord cutters to be concerned.ĪTSC 1.0 will be sticking around for a while yet, and cord cutters should take proposed ATSC 3.0 transition timelines with a grain of salt. Plus with antenna use growing, and current broadcasts generating a significant amount of revenue, broadcasters may find ways to keep it going for even longer.

#TABLO ATSC 3.0 TUNER LICENSE#

There are no specific transition dates available, and these plans are subject to a series of approvals and FCC license modifications.Īnd remember, even when a full-power station transitions to ATSC 3.0, it must continue broadcasting the current ATSC 1.0 standard for at least 5 years. Unless you live in Canada where the CRTC has not announced any plans or details regarding ATSC 3.0.)Ī list of 61 television markets in the US have now declared they plan to work towards transitioning to the new broadcast standard by the end of 2020. However, there are some early indicators that the voluntary adoption of ATSC 3.0 is getting a smidge closer to reality. Keep reading to find out what cord cutters can expect as the transition to ATSC 3.0 inches forward.Ī Vague Amount of Light at the End of a Very Long Tunnel…Īs we noted in the previous posts in this series, the hype around the transition to ATSC 3.0 (aka Next Gen TV) is still going strong. If you haven’t read part 1, part 2, or part 3, we’d recommend you go back and read those posts first.

#TABLO ATSC 3.0 TUNER UPDATE#

So, it’s time to give you an update on what the transition means for Tablo OTA DVR customers and cord cutters in general. It’s been nine months since the last update in our blog series about the transition to a new Over-the-Air broadcast standard called ATSC 3.0. What Cord Cutters Need to Know About ATSC 3.0 – Part 4

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