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The DVB Steering Board has approved the membership of AnixeNet, a Greece-based company specializing in hybrid television solutions. While the main focus of AnixeNet has up to now been on interactive television based on HbbTV technologies, it is increasingly involved in projects related to DVB-I and 5G Broadcast (FeMBMS). “We... Read more

Visitors to the DVB booth at IBC2023 were able to navigate through the DVB-I service list for a market trial that’s taking shape in Italy. There is more information on the demonstration and the elements of the trial in the handout that was distributed during IBC. Earlier in the month,... Read more

A busy and buzzing IBC2023 for the DVB Project showed that the organization’s relevance and influence remain as strong as ever after 30 years of existence. From start to finish, even on the traditionally quieter final day of the exhibition, the DVB booth welcomed a steady stream of visitors eager... Read more

Italian broadcasters will be able to test the new DVB-I standard after Vestel announced plans to release the first DVB-I-compatible Smart TV. The Italian Market Trial will allow Vestel customers […]... Read more

A pilot project using the new DVB-I standard is set to enter a second phase in preparation for a market launch in Germany. The second phase aims to resolve outstanding issues and explore additional use cases, enabling manufacturers and developers to test services in a realistic environment in parallel with... Read more

The German DVB-I project will enter its second phase at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam. The focus is on open questions and requirements to establish the basis for a market launch […]... Read more

Peter MacAvock has been at the heart of the DVB Project since just after its creation, having been hired to run the DVB Project Office in January 1994. The September 2023 issue of DVB Scene magazine featured this interview with him on the state of DVB on its 30th anniversary.... Read more

The latest issue of DVB Scene, now available for download (PDF), marks 30 years of the DVB Project. In a wide-ranging interview, DVB chair Peter MacAvock discusses the organization’s role in the wider industry, its continued relevance and his own plans for the future. Also looking ahead, Head of Technology... Read more

The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) has unveiled the winners of its awards in 2023, celebrating outstanding achievements in the fields of media and innovation. The EBU is among the recipients of two of the awards.... Read more

The DVB Project is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. The group came together to work on the development of digital television in Europe. The European Launching Group became the Digital Video Broadcasting Project in September 1993. It went on to develop standards for digital satellite, cable and terrestrial television. The DVB... Read more

The DVB Project will celebrate its 30th anniversary at this year’s IBC by demonstrating the progress made towards the market implementation of its IP-focused specifications for media delivery. The German […]... Read more

The Service List Registry has released its recommendations for a new Logical Channel Number plan for television and radio services in the United Kingdom. The plan aims to provide a national numbering scheme for audiovisual services that is coherent, consistent, and convenient for viewers. The recommendations adopt a network-neutral approach... Read more

The DVB Project’s booth at IBC2023 (Amsterdam, 15–18 September) will highlight strong progress towards market implementation for its IP-focused specifications for media delivery. The German and Italian DVB-I trials will be showcased alongside advances in interoperability for DVB Native IP delivery. DVB will also celebrate its 30th anniversary with a... Read more

A new technical report being presented at IBC 2023 describes how DVB-I can provide a service layer for any IP-based system, including 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast. It follows […]... Read more

A new Technical Report from ETSI, arising out of a collaboration between the DVB Project and 5G-MAG, describes how DVB-I can provide a service layer for any IP-based system, including 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast. Published just ahead of the summer break in Europe, TR 103 972 v1.1.1 shows how... Read more