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FCC Adopts ATSC 3.0 Multicast Licensing and Extends Sunset Dates

  • Full Title:
    In the Matter of Authorizing Permissive Use of the "Next Generation" Broadcast Television Standard
  • Document Type:
    Report and Order
    FNPRM
  • Bureau(s):
    Media
  • Description
    FCC modifies its ATSC 3.0 rules to permit multicast licensing; extends the sunsets of the substantially similar rule and A/322 standard through July 17, 2027; and seeks comment on the current marketplace for ATSC 3.0 Standard Essential Patents.
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-23-53
  • Docket No:
    16-142
  • FCC Record Citation:
    38 FCC Rcd 6409 (7)
  • FCC Record:
    FCC-23-53A1_Rcd.pdf

Files

Report and Order: docx pdf txt

Document Dates

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  • Adopted Date:
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  • Contact:
    Evan Baranoff, (202) 418-7142, Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov
  • Media Contact:
    Janice Wise, (202) 418-8165, Janice.Wise@fcc.gov
  • Tags:
    Television