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FCC Leaves ATSC 1.0 Future Open Amid Ongoing Debates

10/9/2025

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On October 7, 2025, the FCC will not set a hard deadline to end Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 1.0, enabling ATSC 3.0.
The move follows debates shaped by President Trump's return and concerns from consumer groups and broadcasters over standards.
The draft lets stations stop ATSC 1.0 when they choose and allows broadcasting ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0.

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Story summary

On October 7, 2025, the FCC will not set a hard deadline to end Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) 1.0, enabling ATSC 3.0.
The move follows debates shaped by President Trump's return and concerns from consumer groups and broadcasters over standards.
The draft lets stations stop ATSC 1.0 when they choose and allows broadcasting ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0.