Six Stations Launch NextGen TV In Philadelphia

Six television stations serving Philadelphia (DMA 4) have begun broadcasting with NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0.

Switching on the new transmission standard were CBS’s KYW (CBS) and WPSG (CW); ABC’s WPVI (ABC); NBC’s WCAU (NBC); Fox’s WTXF (Fox); and Univision’s WUVP (Univision)., channel 65).

A feature built into select new TV models manufactured by Hisense, Sony, LG Electronics and Samsung, NextGen TV is widely available to consumers at retail across more than 100 models, starting at $599. While features may vary by device and broadcaster as commercial service expands in local markets, NextGen TV is designed to be future proof, enabling a viewer’s television set to advance with technological improvements. The first NextGen TV certified upgrade accessory receiver from ADTH and powered with Tolka software will soon be available at retail, as a low-cost option for viewers across the country, including in Philadelphia.

NextGen TV, a free, over-the-air service, is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee’s standard for receiving over-the-air signals in 25 years. Now broadcasting in more than 65 markets, NextGen TV is expected to reach 75% of U.S. television households in 2023.

LTN is enabling the video transport between the contributing Philadelphia stations. Using the LTN Network, a proprietary multicast IP transport network, it ensures that each station’s content is sent to the NextGen transmitter with the highest reliability and lowest latency.