[Varda]

“They can’t track you through ATSC 3.0”

Tracking you seems to be the point of ATSC 3 /DRM for the content providers. A thread I followed (on a tech forum ) on this subject indicated that they would be tracking for ratings purposes.
This blog page indicates it can do much more.
https://blog.lon.tv/2023/08/02/atsc-3-drm-is-worse-than-we-thought/

[TexasGator]

“Tracking you seems to be the point of ATSC 3 /DRM for the content providers.”

ASTC 3.0 OTA is ONE-WAY broadcast. No tracking unless you CHOSE to use internet or 5G service.

[TexasGator]

Your link:

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In a positive turn of events, the FCC has delayed the official transition to ATSC 3.0 until at least June 2027. This gives us more time to make our case and ensure that when the transition does occur, it doesn’t come with undue restrictions.”

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There is no official transition. It is not an FCC mandate.

FCC has only ruled that IF a station broadcasts in 3.0 they must also simulcast 1.0 for a time.

[TexasGator]

Your link:

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“However, there’s concerning news on the horizon. Despite promises from Pearl TV, the organization behind this initiative, it seems that even certified devices can’t decrypt DRM protected content.”

[Absolutely false. Stations wouldn’t be broadcasting encrypted signals if no one could view them!]

“This revelation comes as Silicondust, the makers of the HDHomerun, now have certified firmware for their hardware and apps – yuet those apps cannot decrypt the DRM content.”

[Silicondust has stated that they are developing the technology]

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