Broadcasters Look for Ways to Ride the 5G Wave.

Television stations are exploring ways to bring broadcast TV into the 5G era by sending out signals from their own broadcast masts so people can watch live events on their phones without traditional TV setups. This effort offers TV stations the opportunity to tap into the large market of mobile customers and attract big groups of people back to the broadcast model. However, there are obstacles to overcome, such as the slow adoption of the 5G broadcast standard, the need for special equipment and modified smartphones, and the reluctance of smartphone makers to incorporate broadcast-friendly technology into their devices. If these issues are resolved, 5G could potentially bring broadcasts to billions of people on the go. [Extracted from the article]