# Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2018-02-02 · Effective 2018-03-05 · 83 FR 4998
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-01473
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 4998
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 15
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/02/2018-01473/authorizing-permissive-use-of-the-next-generation-broadcast-television-standard)
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