NEXTGEN TV is the biggest leap forward in TV in years and combines the benefits of broadcast with broadband TV viewing. Local broadcasters should be “on the air” with the new technology to reach most viewers in America by the end of 2021. This is a massive upgrade in television, providing a better audio and video experience for viewers and bringing broadcast TV into a new age. Viewers will get to enjoy outstanding picture clarity, Voice Plus to enhance dialogue, and many more choices for channels to enjoy. Over time, enriched features will be added through Internet-delivered content, which is a key advantage of NEXTGEN TV.

With NEXTGEN TV you can get up to stunning 4K Ultra HDTV video with High Dynamic Range, movie theater-quality sound, Voice Plus clarity for dialogue enhancement, and enhanced Internet content on demand.

Over time, the NEXTGEN TV experience will keep getting better and better. As technology advances, so will NEXTGEN TV. By merging over-the-air antenna TV with the Internet, local stations will be able to personalize their news, sports, live events and shows with interactive features that give viewers the content that’s most relevant to them. Of course, features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by broadcaster and by television as commercial service becomes available in local markets.

NEXTGEN TV will deliver stunning video with brilliant color, sharper images and deeper contrast that will make you feel like you’re really there. You’ll feel the power of movie theater-quality sound that lets you hear every voice clearly with Voice + that offers consistent volume across channels. Over time, NEXTGEN TV will also be enhanced with Internet content to get the most out of live sports, news, events and more in real time.

We’re keeping track of NEXTGEN TV local station deployments right here on this website. With our national map, you can see where NEXTGEN TV signals are rolling out and what stations are already on the air. More cities and more broadcasts in the new format are being added each month.

Look for brands with NEXTGEN TV built in and get ready to be blown away by the brilliant picture, like-you’re-there sound and enhanced content that will change the way you watch live sports, news, shows and more.

Many new television sets from LG Electronics, Samsung, and Sony already come equipped with the electronics built-in to receive NEXTGEN TV. And more TV manufacturers are expected to jump aboard the bandwagon.

An antenna and Internet connection will give you access to the full range of capabilities of the new system. NEXTGEN TV will get better and better, over time. NEXTGEN TV broadcasts are even more robust than regular over-the-air signals, so even an indoor set-top antenna will work fine for many viewers to receive a NEXTGEN TV over-the-air TV signal. Connect your NEXTGEN TV set to the internet to get the most out of the choices that NEXTGEN TV will bring into your living room.

NEXTGEN TV will primarily be a free service for viewers, just like current TV broadcasts. In the future, there may be some exclusive programming that is accessible on a pay-per-view basis. Better television will come built-into many new TV sets from LG Electronics, Samsung, and Sony that include NEXTGEN TV electronics.

Yes, you’ll initially need a set-top or outdoor antenna to receive free, local channels that are broadcasting NEXTGEN TV. Standards are also being developed so that cable companies can also offer NEXTGEN TV services in the future.

While you can certainly receive NEXTGEN TV without being connected to the Internet, most people who bring home a new “Smart TV” equipped with NEXTGEN TV will connect it to broadband Internet so they can enjoy the rich assortment of shows that are streamed to viewers. If you’re connected to the Internet, NEXTGEN TV will deliver an even better experience that will be enhanced over time.