WASHINGTON In response to a request by LPTV broadcaster HC2 that the Federal Communications Commission allow its stations to become datacasters using 5G broadcasting, Sinclair and ATSC have both filed responses with the regulator raising a number of concerns about the idea.
Sinclair, ATSC Raise Concerns about 5G Broadcasting in FCC Filings
08/07/2025
WASHINGTON In response to a request by LPTV broadcaster HC2 that the Federal Communications Commission allow its stations to become datacasters using 5G broadcasting, Sinclair and ATSC have both filed responses with the regulator raising a number of concerns about the idea.
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