ATSC is an international non-profit organization that develops voluntary standards for digital terrestrial broadcasting, with a focus on the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) standard. This standard expands the broadcast spectrum beyond traditional television to enable innovative digital data services, integrating broadcast and telecom standards seamlessly. As a key industry body, ATSC empowers the broadcasting ecosystem by providing a future-proof platform for new services and applications.
Technical Documents are voluntary standards and recommended practices for digital terrestrial broadcasting.
ATSC 3.0 Documents include standards, candidate standards, recommended practices, and reports for the next-generation broadcast standard.
ATSC 1.0 Documents include standards and recommended practices for the first digital television standard.
The ATSC has updated its A/85 audio loudness standard to include modern streaming workflows and confirmed that ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) is now active in all top 25 U.S. markets. These updates reflect the continued convergence of broadcast and broadband delivery technologies.
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has announced the agenda for its 2026 NextGen Broadcast Conference, scheduled for June 2-3, 2026. The conference will bring together industry leaders from organizations like NAB, LG Electronics, and Sinclair to discuss the ongoing ATSC 3.0 transition and its implications. Sessions will cover technical developments, including ATSC 3.0's role in improving TV viewing, datacasting revenue models, 5G Broadcast harmonization, and the integration of AI agents for member organizations.
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NextGen Broadcast Conference is an event focused on ATSC 3.0 technology.
This article announces the 2026 ATSC Meetings and NextGen Broadcast Conference, to be held at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The conference will take place on June 2-3, with the first day open to editorial media and the second closed. Technology Group 3 will also meet on June 1.
