OMVC expands support for mobile DTV tests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) has expanded support of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for its mobile/handheld (M/H) standard-setting process. The ATSC M/H Standard will enable services to mobile and handheld devices by broadcast digital television (DTV) stations nationwide. Specifically, OMVC is committing funding, member station participation and manpower to the ATSC’s testing and evaluation of its candidate standard.“Expanding our support for the ATSC’s important work is a reaffirmation of broadcasters’ deep and unwavering commitment to fielding outstanding mobile digital television services to consumers,” says Brandon Burgess, OMVC president. “We will work together swiftly and...