NexGen Telecom snaps up USDTV assets; adds MountainWest Sports Network

NexGen Telecom, LLC today announced it has acquired the assets of U.S. Digital Television, LLC (USDTV) from bankruptcy court and added The MountainWest Sports Network (the mtn.) to the USDTV service. USDTV s unique subscription TV service provides consumers with a low-cost, family-friendly alternative to cable. USDTV was the first all-digital and high-definition pay TV service in the U.S. to be broadcast over-the-air to a regular TV antenna.

Charles S. McNeil, Chairman of NexGen Telecom, LCC, the principle owner of USDTV, has selected digital broadcasting pioneer, Steve Lindsley as the Chief Executive Officer. Additional information about the management team, product details and pricing will be announced soon.

Acquiring the USDTV assets and hiring Steve Lindsley as our chief executive were critical steps needed to boldly move our company forward as we enter the competitive digital services marketplace, said Mr. McNeil. Steve and his management team have led the industry and were the first group in the U.S. to distribute cable networks over-the-air using the digital spectrum of local broadcasters.

We are excited to work with Charlie and his team at NexGen Telcom to achieve our goal of providing local communities with a low-cost digital TV service, said Steve Lindsley, Chief Executive Officer of USDTV. The new USDTV will put even greater emphasis on family-friendly content, one of the founding principles of the company. Adding The Mountain demonstrates that commitment.