Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2018-02-02 · Effective 2018-03-05 · 83 FR 4998
Document
Document number
2018-01473
Federal Register citation
83 FR 4998
CFR reference
47 CFR 15
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2018-02-02
Effective date
2018-03-05
FCC docket
GN Docket No. 16-142
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) authorizes television broadcasters to use the "Next Generation" broadcast television (Next Gen TV) transmission standard, also called "ATSC 3.0" or "3.0," on a voluntary, market-driven basis. This authorization is subject to broadcasters continuing to deliver current-generation digital television (DTV) service, using the ATSC 1.0 transmission standard, also called "ATSC 1.0" or "1.0," to their viewers.