While the Venture Technologies station group owns and operates 20 full-power, Class A, and low-power television (LPTV) stations that include five ATSC 3.0 facilities, the filing strongly opposed a mandated transition to ATSC 3.0 and a fixed date for the end for broadcasts using the current ATSC broadcast standard. “Broadcast television in the United States stands at a crossroads as streaming services offer viewers more options,” the filing said. "The FCC should not mandate a transition to ATSC 3.0," it continued. Everything ATSC 3.0 promises—higher resolution, HDR, immersive audio, and interactivity—is already available through streaming, without the need for new tuners or TVs. Together, these patent owners, station groups, and gatekeeping bodies profit from the rollout of ATSC 3.0 whether or not it succeeds in the marketplace."