Broadcast TV's Future Is In Chairman Wheeler's Hands

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[Commentary] Now that the National Association of Broadcasters has asked the Federal Communications Commission to authorize the use of next-gen TV transmission standard ATSC 3.0 on a voluntary basis, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has a chance to create a wonderful legacy for himself. If he moves to quickly approve the request, he could say that on his watch, he not only found new spectrum for wireless broadband through the incentive auction, but also put broadcasting on a new course that will insure the availability of free, universal over-the-air television for years to come.


Broadcast TV's Future Is In Chairman Wheeler's Hands