Edge Spectrum, Inc. (ESI), formerly known as Vertical Spectrum, is a TV broadcasting company founded in 2016 and based in Snoqualmie, Washington. ESI owns and operates low-power television stations and sees itself as well-positioned for the new ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standards.[citation needed]
| Formerly | Vertical Spectrum, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public |
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Vern Fotheringham (Chairman/CEO) Randall Weiss (President) |
| Website | www |
In 2017, ESI purchased 60 operating low-power stations, and 10 low-power construction permits from religious broadcaster 3ABN.[1]
ESI grew exponentially in 2017 when they agreed to purchase the religious broadcaster International Broadcast Network (IBN)'s low-power television network in a $72 million deal covering 196 stations and construction permits. The stations were purchased from various subsidiaries of EICB TV LLC and to Grace Worship Center Inc.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ TVNewsCheck (2017-03-14). "Edge Spectrum Acquires 3ABN LPTVs". TV News Check. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ RBR-TVBR (2017-04-20). "Edge Spectrum Engages In $72M TV Deal | Radio & Television Business Report". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "International Broadcast Network".