Advanced Television

DVB-I

DVB-I Book Germany published

The DVB-I Round Table has approved the DVB-I Book Germany, which defines the key principles for the implementation of DVB-I in the German market. The Round Table includes broadcasters, broadcasters’ associations, TV set manufacturers and the regulatory authority. “DVB-I offers simple and direct access to commercial and public service TV content via streaming (internet) without […]

July 27, 2026

DVB-I Book Germany published

The introduction of DVB-I in Germany has achieved a key milestone. The DVB-I Round Table has approved the DVB-I Book Germany, which defines the key principles for the implementation of DVB-I in the German market. The Round Table includes broadcasters, broadcasters’ associations, TV set manufacturers and the regulatory authority. “DVB-I offers simple and direct access […]

May 29, 2026

Ocean Blue Software, SLR collaborate

A collaboration between Ocean Blue Software (OBS) and the Service List Registry (SLR) will bring together client software and platform infrastructure to build a scalable ecosystem to support the DVB-I service discovery standard. Ocean Blue Software develops smart television software used by device manufacturers and platform operators to accelerate product development, together with validation services […]

May 5, 2026

Freeview Australia testing DVB-I technology

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing latest DVB-I technology locally, that will ensure Australians can continue to access free-to-air television now and into the future. Starting early 2026, Freeview will test a new way to deliver the existing linear channel suites of ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten over the internet – meaning […]

December 18, 2025

Spain: RTVE, FORTA launch DVB-I pilot

RTVE and FORTA have officially launched the Spanish DVB-I Pilot, an initiative in Spain aimed at testing the DVB-I standard. The project seeks to assess its suitability as a strategic tool to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and relevance of audiovisual content, while adapting to new consumption habits. The pilot is framed within the Convenio Compostela, […]

September 26, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

DVB launches task force to support DVB-I implementers

The DVB Project has announced a new initiative dedicated to supporting companies and organisations deploying DVB-I services and technologies. The DVB-I Implementers Task Force aims to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote a harmonised approach to DVB-I implementation across different markets. “The launch of this task force reflects DVB’s commitment to not only developing open […]

May 13, 2025

Germany: Round table organises DVB-I preparation phase

Public and private television broadcasters are working together with associations and organisations to develop a framework for the market launch of DVB-I in Germany. The aim is to create the conditions to simplify the transformation of linear television into streaming. “The new DVB-I TV standard will soon merge streaming and traditional television to an even […]

March 17, 2025

Mediaset goes live with DVB-I market trial

Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has launched a market trial of its new DVB-I internet broadcast standard. This is the last phase of a proof-of-concept trial that has been running since July 2020. DVB-I uses the internet to deliver linear broadcast channels, integrating with existing channel lists and channel numbering, enabling viewers to seamlessly switch between […]

November 20, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Italy: Vestel first Smart TV compatible with DVB-I

Vestel will make available in Italy the first Smart TV compatible with the new pan European DVB-I standard allowing Italian broadcasters to test on the market their new Smart TV offering. The Italian Market Trial of this new transmission technology will allow Vestel customers to experience the reception of linear TV channels both directly from […]

September 15, 2023

Germany: DVB-I Pilot phase 1 success

The DVB-I Pilot Germany – an initiative consisting of 21 stakeholders from the media industry, including broadcasters, device manufacturers, software providers and research institutions – has announced the successful completion of Phase 1. From September 2022 to March 2023, a proof-of-concept was realised to develop a common view on the technical features of the DVB-I […]

May 22, 2023