Jan 15 2025 14 mins
Did you know that broadcast datacasting, which started with closed captioning, now plays a vital role in public safety and emergency communications? SpectraRep, an affiliate of BIA, has pioneered datacasting and is developing a nationwide wireless network for public safety, emergency management, remote learning, and more.
In this podcast, SpectraRep’s COO, John McCoskey, and CTO, George Molnar, discuss how datacasting has evolved from analog to digital, and now reaches over 200 million people in the U.S. They share how it supports first responders, enhances emergency management, and improves earthquake early warning systems on the West Coast, delivering lifesaving alerts in seconds. By utilizing both ATSC-1 and ATSC-3 technologies, datacasting provides a reliable solution for significant communication challenges.
Listen now to see how broadcasters are stepping up the opportunity to help protect and secure their local communities. For questions or to connect with the SpectraRep team, please contact [email protected] and visit www.spectrarep.com.