XGen Network announces LPTV Broadcast Positioning System
April 7, 2025
XGen Network (XGN), a specialist in 5G Broadcast solutions, announced at the LPTV Broadcasters Association’s conference the development of its LPTV Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) leveraging 5G Broadcast technology. Scheduled for testing by Q3 2025, BPS aims to enhance broadcasting capabilities and introduce a wide array of applications.
XGN’s initiative builds upon the 3GPP standards, which include the Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) mechanism for determining receiver positions using terrestrial cellular technology. Specifically, 3GPP defines Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) designed for precise positioning in 4G LTE standards. XGN plans to adapt and extend these existing standards to function within broadcast environments, thereby creating a robust positioning system.
BPS can serve as a resilient backup to GPS, ensuring continuous operation of critical infrastructure and services during GPS outages, thereby safeguarding public safety. Leveraging existing broadcast infrastructure utilising the over 5,300 licensed LPTV Broadcast facilities, LPTV broadcast can provide wide-area coverage, making it particularly valuable in rural or remote regions where traditional positioning systems may be less effective.
Bill Christian, a board member of the LPTV Broadcasters Association, stated: “Even if only a few satellites are destroyed, the entire GPS system could be rendered inoperable. BPS offers a reliable failsafe and plays a crucial role in safeguarding public safety.”
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