Docket Rocket Vol 1 Nab Petition For Mandatory Atsc 3 0 Transition

The voluntary, market-by-market transition to the ATSC 3.0 standard has reached a critical juncture, and the broadcast industry’s leading advocate is now demanding a finite end to the process. The NAB’s Petition marks the official start of a new, potentially contentious, phase in the evolution of over-the-air television, shifting the debate from "how" to "how soon." If you need to stay up to date with live email updates when filings hit the FCC's ECFS, check out docket-rocket.io. Create an account to set up email alerts for dockets or filers you care about. For instance, if you want an email alert when the NAB files in any proceeding on ECFS, Docket Rocket alerts will send you an email to access an AI-generated summary of the filing as... Thanks for reading Docket Rocket’s Substack!

Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has formally asked the Federal Communications Commission to set a hard deadline to shut down legacy ATSC 1.0 broadcasts. On February 26, 2025, the NAB submitted a detailed Petition for Rulemaking in the Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard proceeding (GN Docket No. 16-142). 1 Arguing that the transition risks stalling without decisive Commission action, the NAB proposes a coordinated, industry-wide plan to complete the migration to ATSC 3.0.

The petition asserts that while Next Gen TV service is now available to over 75% of the U.S. population, the parallel requirement to maintain ATSC 1.0 simulcasts creates spectrum constraints and market uncertainty that stifle investment and innovation. Local broadcasters keep you connected and informed. Learn about how we serve Americans every day, the economic impact we have on local communities, read stories of broadcasters' public service and more. Local television and radio stations played an indispensable role in 2024 connecting communities to trusted journalism and verified information during an election year. Take a look back at all that we accomplished together in 2024.

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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has taken a significant step toward ensuring a smooth transition to ATSC 3.0 by filing a petition urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a clear timeline... This move aims to address the growing uncertainty surrounding the transition process and provide broadcasters—particularly Low Power Television (LPTV) stations—with the guidance they need to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape. ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV, is a transformative technology that enhances over-the-air broadcasting with improved video quality, immersive audio, better signal reception, and interactive features. The standard also allows for advanced emergency alerting and datacasting capabilities, which could revolutionize how broadcasters engage with their audiences. For LPTV stations, the adoption of ATSC 3.0 presents both challenges and opportunities. While the new standard promises better service and monetization potential, the lack of a definitive transition timeline has left many stations hesitant to invest in upgrades.

The NAB’s petition seeks to eliminate this uncertainty by pushing for a structured, well-defined migration plan. The NAB’s petition highlights several critical areas that require immediate regulatory attention: A Firm Transition Deadline: NAB is requesting the FCC set a clear deadline for the industry-wide adoption of ATSC 3.0, ensuring that broadcasters have a predictable roadmap. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a new rule that would require all television broadcasters to fully shut off their current ATSC 1.0 broadcast signals in... The proposal, sent to the FCC and its chairman Brendan Carr on Tuesday, would require broadcasters in the top 55 TV markets to wind down their ATSC 1.0 signal by 2028, with the remaining... “Taking into account annual viewing patterns, it is feasible and desirable for the top 55 markets to complete a transition to ATSC 3.0 on a single date in February 2028,” the NAB wrote in...

“An additional 18-24 months would provide sufficient time for all remaining stations to complete the work necessary to transmit in ATSC 3.0. Therefore, NAB proposes that the remaining markets should transition in or before February 2030.” The NAB represents the commercial TV and radio industry, including major broadcasters like Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair, the E. W. Scripps Company and TEGNA. The group says many of its member broadcasters have already launched ATSC 3.0 signals that reach more than 80 percent of the United States.

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The Federal Communications Commission has formally opened a comment period on a petition from the National Association of Broadcasters requesting a mandated timeline to sunset the ATSC 1.0 broadcast standard in favor of ATSC... In a public notice released April 7, the FCC’s Media Bureau seeks feedback on the NAB’s two-phase transition plan and related proposals. The notice invites comments through May 7, with reply comments due by June 6​. Broadcast industry urges clear regulatory path for ATSC 3.0 transition The NAB’s petition, filed Feb. 26, recommends ending ATSC 1.0 simulcasting in the top 55 markets by February 2028, with a full national transition by February 2030.

It also calls for a mandate requiring all new television receivers to include ATSC 3.0 tuners, citing the All Channel Receiver Act of 1962 as statutory authority. NAB proposes 2028 ATSC 3.0 deadline for major markets, full transition by 2030 The voluntary, market-by-market transition to the ATSC 3.0 standard has reached a critical juncture, and the broadcast industry’s leading advocate is now demanding a finite end to the process. The NAB’s Petition marks the official start of a new, and likely contentious, phase in the evolution of over-the-air television, shifting the debate from "how" to… Consumer Technology Association, Public Knowledge — urged the FCC to deny NAB's petition for a mandatory transition to ATSC 3.0. ACAM Broadband Coalition — Enhanced ACAM (E-ACAM) Program

Consumer Technology Association (CTA): Brian Markwalter (Senior Vice President, Research & Standards), Rachel Nemeth (Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs) Public Knowledge: John Bergmayer (Legal Director) FCC: Marcus Maher (Office of Commissioner Trusty)

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