The NTSC standard itself was first developed in 1941 and did not have any provisions regarding color televisions. By 1953, another modified version of the NTSC standard was adopted, which allowed color television broadcasting compatibility with existing receivers. This standard system dominated wherever it was adopted and reigned for 70 years until the first decade of the 21st century, when it was finally dropped in favor of the digital Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC). However, many Asian countries are still making use of the old standard as HDTV is not yet very prolific, especially in poor countries.