Lon.TV and Antenna Man go to Washington

Protecting Free Over-the-Air Television: Insights from Lon.TV and Antenna Man

This week, I watched two important videos discussing the future of over-the-air (OTA) television and the potential impact of Digital Rights Management (DRM) on the new ATSC 3.0 standard. Both videos feature prominent voices in the cord-cutting community, offering valuable perspectives on this crucial issue.

The first video, "The FCC Met with Tyler the @AntennaMan and Me About NextgenTV DRM! Here's what we told them." is from Lon.TV.

The second video, "@LonSeidman and I Met With the FCC About ATSC 3.0 DRM Encryption" is by Antenna Man.

After watching these informative videos, my stance remains. I am firmly in favor of keeping over-the-air television free and accessible to everyone. The potential downsides of widespread DRM implementation on ATSC 3.0, as highlighted by Lon.TV and Antenna Man, pose a significant threat to the core principles of OTA broadcasting. It is crucial that we protect this valuable resource and ensure that it remains a readily available source of information and entertainment for all viewers. My Streaming Life relies on the accessibility of free over-the-air broadcasts, and I believe it's essential to advocate for policies that preserve this important aspect of the television landscape.