Major broadcasters launch NEXTGEN TV on five local TV stations in Little Rock, AR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Five major local TV stations in Little Rock, AR, including KATV (ABC), KTHV (CBS), KARK-TV (NBC), KLRT-TV (FOX) and KARZ-TV (MyNet), are now hui became among the first in the country to start broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcasting technology.

Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital applications and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development. In addition to providing a new and improved way for broadcasters to reach viewers with advanced emergency alerts, NEXTGEN TV allows a viewer to be immersed in stunning video with brilliant colors, sharper images and greater contrast. deep that will make viewers feel like they’re really there. NEXTGEN TV adds a whole new dimension to television, with vibrant video and a further enhancement of the Voice + dialogue, to bring voices to the fore. Viewers will feel the power of cinema-quality sound that lets them hear every voice clearly and delivers consistent volume across all channels. NEXTGEN TV is also enriched with Internet content to make the most of live sports, live news, live events and more, in real time.

Powered by ATSC 3.0, NEXTGEN TV is the most significant broadcast technology upgrade ever. Today’s launch in Little Rock follows a decade of developing new technology and months of planning and preparation by local stations. BitPath, which is developing new data streaming services, led the planning process and coordinated efforts between the five TV stations. KATV, KARK-TV, and KARZ-TV will be the founding members of the BitPath data streaming network, launched later this year.

From Massachusetts to Arizona and Washington to Florida, the NEXTGEN TV service is already on the air in more than 25 cities across the country. Little Rock joins early adopters in the deployment of new third-generation digital TV broadcast technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way viewers interact with their home screens. Little Rock viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com, which has a guide listing the cities currently offering the service as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

NEXTGEN TV is designed to be scalable so that a viewer’s television evolves with the latest technology. The features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and broadcaster as commercial service becomes available in local markets. With NEXTGEN TV, viewers can get:

• Stunning 4K video, high dynamic range

• Cinema-quality sound

• More vocal clarity with Voice +

• Constant volume on all channels

• Enhanced Internet content on demand

• Advanced emergency alert functions to better inform viewers

On-air viewers can simply re-digitize their televisions to ensure full service. Rescan instructions are available at: fcc.gov/rescan. Cable and satellite subscribers do not need to take any action.

About KARK-TV and KARZ-TV – Nexstar

KARK-TV and KARZ-TV are leading television stations in Little Rock, AR, owned and operated by Nexstar Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST). Nexstar is the largest national operator of local television stations and a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its broadcast, digital media and mobile. KARK-TV is affiliated with the NBC network and KARZ-TV is affiliated with the MyNet network.

About KATV – Sinclair

KATV is a leading television station in Little Rock, AR, owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), a diverse media company and a leading provider of sports and local news. KATV is affiliated with the ABC network. Sinclair owns and / or operates 21 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and / or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets; is one of the main providers of local information in the country; has several national networks; and has television stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair content is delivered through multiple platforms, including multi-channel live video program distributors and digital platforms. For more information, please visit https://katv.com/ and sbgi.net.

About KTHV – TEGNA

KTHV, known as THV11, is the subsidiary of CBS in Little Rock, Arkansas, and has been a leader in local news, information and community involvement since its founding in 1955. THV11 is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE : TGNA), and an innovative media company that owns and operates 64 stations in 51 markets. To learn more, visit: https://www.thv11.com/.

About KLRT-TV – Mission

KLRT-TV is one of the major television stations in Little Rock, owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and affiliated with the Fox Network. Mission owns 30 full-power television stations in 27 markets across the country. The company also has the distinction of being the largest women-owned television group in the United States.

About BitPath

BitPath is building the nation’s first dedicated broadcast data network to deliver innovative new wireless services at a fraction of the cost of cellular systems. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the BitPath network will launch in dozens of cities this year, with further launches in 2022. For more information, visit bitpath.com.