Digital TV News: PBS
Plex has largest FAST line-up with 1,112 channels
Apr 17, 2024 – Plex now offers 1,112 free-to-stream live TV channels, with more than 800 available in the US. Plex is the most widely available ad-supported VOD and live TV offering, covering more than 180 countries.
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Plex, Keith Valory, Todd Hay, Gavin Bridge, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide
WTCI enhances broadcast quality and compliance with Actus Digital
Feb 26, 2024 – Actus Digital has announced that it has enabled Tennessee public broadcaster, WTCI, to enhance its monitoring capabilities, ensuring compliance and content quality across its four channels.
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Actus Digital, WTCI, Bryan Fuqua, Content Distribution, Digital TV, QoE, USA
URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT service
Jan 16, 2024 – URC TV has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to power its new OTT offering. The service provides fans with live and on-demand access to United Rugby Championship games.
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Simplestream, URC TV, Ashley Reynolds-Horne, Tom Lister, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Two more Miami TV stations launch NEXTGEN TV
Dec 5, 2023 – Miami viewers can now access five more free OTA channels with NEXTGEN TV: WPLG-TV (ABC), WSVN-TV (FOX, TheGrio, and This TV), and WPLG has started broadcasting LOCAL 10 Plus.
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Pearl TV, WPLG-TV, WSVN-TV, Anne Schelle, Bert Medina, Paul Magnes, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA
NEXTGEN TV expected to surpass 10 million installed devices in U.S.
Oct 18, 2023 – NEXTGEN TV will be at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular!, Oct. 19, in New York City, showcasing select new NEXTGEN TV models from Hisense and Samsung and new upgrade accessory devices.
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Pearl TV, Anne Schelle, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA
KET launches NEXTGEN app featuring on-demand video
Apr 14, 2023 – Working with Pearl TV and its RUN3TV platform, KET has added an app to the WKMJ-Louisville transmitter signal that has, among other features, options for on-demand video.
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KET, Pearl TV, Shae Hopkins, Anne Schelle, Apps, ATSC 3, Digital TV, USA
FreeCast pairs ATSC 3.0 with streaming video aggregation
Apr 15, 2023 – FreeCast has announced a whole-home solution that brings over-the-air broadcast TV channels into the FreeCast digital guide, alongside streaming channels and on-demand content.
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FreeCast, William Mobley, ATSC 3, Digital TV, NABShow, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA
Pearl TV brings NEXTGEN TV And Run3 TV to NAB Show 2023
Apr 13, 2023 – At NAB Show 2023, Pearl TV will demonstrate NEXTGEN TV features and capabilities with partners including Comcast NBCUniversal, Samsung and LG Electronics.
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Pearl TV, RUN3TV, Robert Folliard, Anne Schelle, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, NABShow, Smart TV, USA
Iowa PBS upgrades encoding with Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark
Apr 4, 2023 – Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark has been contracted by Iowa PBS for the upgrade of their central cast ATSC Encoding System. The solution supports ATSC 1.0 now and ATSC 3.0 when it goes live.
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COMARK, Iowa PBS, Joe Turbolski, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA
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