5G Broadcasting is a new protocol in development for LPTV Broadcasters using a current transmitter, tower, and antenna to transmit over-the-air delivery of content directly into a smartphone. There is no need for cell service, wifi, or bluetooth. It is independently received by the smartphone.

As 5G Broadcasting is delivered in IP, data can be video, audio, or data.

The best and highest use of 5G Broadcasting is for emergency alerts and first responders. Emergency alerts can be delivered to the public in under ½ second. If cell service goes down, 5G Broadcast can continue to connect to the public. From a streaming channel delivering emergency instructions to first responder communications with cutting edge technology, 5G Broadcasting is the future of LPTV with its ability to broadcast directly into a smartphone.

5G Broadcasting is under development. While there are very limited ways for the public to receive 5G Broadcasting using an SDR, it is not considered commercially available. Expectations are that 5G Broadcast will roll out in 2025.

LPTVBA members HC2, Malachi Media, Egot Media, and XGen Network are working with experimental licenses with very specific proof of concept goals.

5G Broadcasting has a very bright future with a business plan for LPTV. 5G Broadcast is all about low power, low tower, multiple deployments to be most effective.