Edge Spectrum

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.

Edge Spectrum
TypePublic
IndustryTelevision broadcasting
PredecessorVertical Spectrum, Inc.
Founded2016
HeadquartersSnoqualmie, Washington
Key people
Vern Fotheringham (Chairman/CEO)
Randall Weiss (President)
Websitewww.edgespectrum.com

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

  1. TVNewsCheck (2017-03-14). "Edge Spectrum Acquires 3ABN LPTVs". TV News Check. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  2. RBR-TVBR (2017-04-20). "Edge Spectrum Engages In $72M TV Deal | Radio & Television Business Report". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  3. https://ibntelevision.com/about/esi/
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