Montage LZ, a major SoC supplier in global digital TV market, and Tolka Telecommunications Corporation, a leading provider of ATSC 3.0 software solutions and broadcast middleware, today announced a joint ATSC 3.0 turnkey platform based on Montage Symphony 6 chipset. This collaboration brings together Tolka’s field-proven software stack with Montage’s cost-effective silicon, enabling manufacturers to rapidly deploy affordable, certified and feature-rich ATSC 3.0 receivers.

The joint platform delivers:

• HTML5 browser support for interactive and dynamic services.
• Google Widevine DRM for secure premium content delivery.
• Certification-ready implementation, fully supporting A3SA security and NextGen TV requirements.

“Tolka’s advanced market position and proven technology makes it an ideal partner,” adds Mars Lin, Business Unit General Manager of Montage LZ. “Together we are delivering a flexible, scalable and affordable solution that fully complies with ATSC 3.0 specifications — one that clearly stands out in today’s market and facilitates the technology transition to reach more households.”

“Tolka’s leadership in the ATSC 3.0 ecosystem has helped power a range of certified products across market segments, from entry-level to premium receivers,” said Alex Day, Tolka Telecommunications’ Vice President of Business Development. “By working with Montage LZ, we are enabling a highly accessible solution that combines low BOM cost with a rich feature set and fast time to market. Our software is built to scale – not just for the U.S. market but for emerging ATSC 3.0 regions as well.”

Tolka and Montage will showcase the joint ATSC 3.0 solution at NAB Show 2025, highlighting how manufacturers can bring new products to market quickly using this integrated platform.

Looking ahead, Tolka and Montage plan to expand the solution’s reach beyond the U.S., including support for Brazil’s evolving TV3.0/DTV+ standard, and applications in gateway and hybrid environments.

Tolka’s software stack supports all mandatory and recommended ATSC 3.0 features, including ROUTE/DASH, A/331 Service Guide, emergency alerts, watermarking, targeted advertising, and more – with optional modules for advanced security, interactivity, and integration into premium ecosystems like Dolby Vision and Google TV.

About Montage LZ:

Montage LZ is a pioneering semiconductor company specializing in advanced SOC solutions. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Montage LZ delivers high-performance, energy-efficient products that cater to a wide range of applications.

About Tolka:

Tolka Telecommunications Corporation is a global leader in broadcast middleware and ATSC 3.0 software, enabling receiver manufacturers to build standards-compliant, feature-rich devices across a range of hardware platforms.