ATSC issues RFP for broadcast core network technologies to enhance ATSC 3.0
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for Broadcast Core Network technologies to enhance the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard. Initial responses of interest are required by December 31, 2021. Read full story...
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