For example: there are TVs out there that have ATSC3 tuners, some have the logo and some do not.
It's entirely possible that having the NextGen on the box may be an option for the manufacturer - their tuner could be fully DRM compatible but they probably having to pay a licensing fee for that logo, choose not to?
Or?
No, being "NextGen" certified does not mean it can playback encrypted content. HDHomeRun tuners are NextGen certified, but they presently cannot decode DRM content.
Yes, but is the NextGen Logo on the box? TCL has ATSC 3.0 tuners but no logo on box. But weren't HDHomeRun certified before DRM dropped?
LOL then there's the "Certification Card" in the tuner that expires in 10, 15, 20 or 30 years, depending on what the manufacturer is willing to pay for.
The FCC is a joke.