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NEXTGEN TV Expected to Surpass 10 Million Installed Devices in US Consumer Homes During 2023 Holiday Season With Launch of New York City Market

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the consortium of U.S. broadcast companies leading the nation's transition to NEXTGEN TV, and its network partners today spotlighted new milestones for NEXTGEN TV receivers and announced details of Pearl TV broadcasters' national holiday advertising campaign. On the eve of the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular!, where the consumer benefits of NEXTGEN TV will be highlighted, Pearl also applauded the collaborative efforts of New York City broadcasters launch of NEXTGEN TV, expanding the nationwide reach of NEXTGEN TV to 70% of American viewers and underscoring its momentum for broadcasters and consumers alike.

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  • in New York City to help promote and educate consumers on the many options they have when it comes to NEXTGEN TV.
  • And we praise New York City broadcasters for their collaboration and technical determination in bringing the standard to the country's largest television market."
  • Broadcasters have launched NEXTGEN TV service in New York City and surrounding areas—the number one television market in the county encompassing approximately 7.73 million TV households according to industry rankings.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 70 markets, NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0 is expected to reach over 70% of U.S. television households in 2023.

Major New York City Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV in Nation's Largest Market on October 16

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of TV is coming to New York. Beginning October 16, viewers in the #1 television market in the country will be able to receive six local channels broadcasting NEXTGEN TV over-the-air: WCBS (2), WLIW (21), WMBQ-CD (46), WNBC (NBC 4), WNET (13), and WNJU (Telemundo 47). WLIW21 will host ATSC 3.0 for all participating stations by carrying its own signal and simulcasts from the other partner stations in a market that boasts a population of over 7.7 million TV households, according to the 2023 Nielsen DMA Rankings. All channels will be carried by WLIW21, but they will appear on their originally assigned local station lineups on all NEXTGEN TV receivers.

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  • Beginning October 16, viewers in the #1 television market in the country will be able to receive six local channels broadcasting NEXTGEN TV over-the-air: WCBS (2), WLIW (21), WMBQ-CD (46), WNBC (NBC 4), WNET (13), and WNJU (Telemundo 47).
  • All channels will be carried by WLIW21, but they will appear on their originally assigned local station lineups on all NEXTGEN TV receivers.
  • NEXTGEN TV is designed to enhance the best of local broadcasting with the digital technology of broadband and create an improved and compelling experience for viewers.
  • Viewers with a NEXTGEN TV supported television or device will be able to receive enhanced services.