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Freeview Australia will begin testing the use of the DVB-I online service discovery and delivery specification from early 2026. This follows an earlier proof of concept evaluation. It will involve the existing free-to-air channels of the ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten networks, making them available whether viewers are watching...Read more

Freeview Australia is to begin local testing of DVB-I, the IP-delivered broadcast standard designed to make free-to-air TV available through a single channel guide with or without an aerial. The […]Read more

The Service List Registry has appointed former Everyone TV technology strategy chief James Jackson to its advisory board. Jackson will support the definition and delivery of SLR’s Unified Service Platform, […]Read more

The 13th HbbTV Symposium and Awards in Istanbul has underscored the accelerating international expansion of the HbbTV standard, with strong growth across Europe, Turkey and the wider MENA region. The […]Read more

A webinar that took place on 20 November looked back at the unconference day of DVB World 2025 and demonstrated once again why DVB’s approach goes beyond that of a typical industry event. The session provided an opportunity to review the actions agreed in Munich, check on progress, and ensure...Read more

Nachlese zum HbbTV Symposium am 12. und 13. November 2025 in Istanbul. Der Beitrag „Weit mehr als die rote Taste auf der Fernbedienung“ erschien zuerst auf FKTG-Journal.Read more

Deutsche TV-Plattform, the German industry alliances for broadcast and media technology, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Established on 2 November 1990 by 19 industry leaders at Frankfurt Airport as the […]Read more

Spanish broadcasters are working on a national pilot of the DVB-I standard for service discovery to assess its suitability as a strategic tool for improving the visibility, access, and relevance of audiovisual media services. The nine-month trial will involve a collaboration of public and private broadcasters, consumer electronics manufacturers, technology...Read more

The panel of judges for the DVB-I User Interface Competition has been revealed. The competition, with a prize fund of €17,000, invites participants to submit DVB-I clients and apps that showcase innovative and user-friendly approaches to next-generation television. The international jury brings together experts in user experience, accessibility, design, broadcasting,...Read more

The DVB Project has signed a liaison agreement with Deutsche TV-Plattform (DTVP), strengthening the long-standing collaboration between the two organizations. The agreement was signed during IBC2025 by DVB Chair Remo Vogel and Nicole Ludwig, Director of Business Development & Public Relations at DTVP. Although DTVP was already itself a DVB...Read more

At IBC2025 in Amsterdam this week, DVB is hosting a series of briefings and meetups where Members, partners and the wider industry can exchange ideas and help drive DVB specifications forward. Looking towards TV in 2030, DVB’s open standards will continue to ensure interoperability across networks and services, providing a...Read more

DVB’s theme at IBC2025 is TV 2030, a future that is not as far away as it might seem, writes Remo Vogel, Chair of the DVB Project. Let us take a joint look at the opportunities and challenges that come with it. In this spirit, the concept for this year’s...Read more

The Forum Audiovisuel Numérique (FAVN) is preparing a trial of the DVB-I specification in France. The project brings together broadcasters, operators, and receiver manufacturers, with the aim of assessing the potential of DVB-I to improve the television experience for viewers and to help shape the future of TV in France....Read more

The September 2025 edition of DVB Scene magazine is the perfect pre-reading for this year’s IBC, where the theme for the DVB stand is “TV 2030”. Read up on progress towards DVB-NIP deployment in several parts of the world, including on maritime fleets, plus how the free TV platforms in...Read more

The DVB-I User Interface Competition is now open for entries. Developers, designers, startups, research teams and established companies worldwide are invited to submit their DVB-I clients and apps, showcasing innovative and user-friendly approaches to next-generation television. With €17,000 in prizes on offer, the competition will reward entries that push the...Read more