The DVB Project is an industry-led consortium that designs open, vendor-neutral technical specifications for digital media delivery across broadcast, broadband, and IP networks. Unlike proprietary solutions, DVB standards are developed collaboratively by the world's leading media and technology companies, ensuring broad interoperability and global adoption. With over 1.5 billion DVB receivers in use worldwide, DVB specifications are the de facto global standard for digital television, enabling seamless content delivery and interactivity across devices and platforms.
DVB standard that provides a common way to describe and discover television services across broadcast, broadband and hybrid delivery environments.
DVB specification for multicast adaptive bitrate streaming, listed as a key technology.
DVB specification for targeted advertising, listed as a key technology.
DVB demonstrated multi-vendor interoperability for non-geosynchronous satellite orbit (NGSO) systems using DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2 standards at the SSGS 2026 conference. The workshop showcased hardware implementations from MDA Space and EASii IC, validated by Rohde & Schwarz test equipment, to confirm the viability of open standards for LEO and MEO deployments.
The DVB Project is standardizing 'filecasting' to enable the delivery of non-linear content, such as software updates and VOD, over IP multicast networks. By extending DVB-MABR and DVB-NIP, the initiative allows operators to utilize existing broadcast spectrum for bulk data distribution at a fixed cost.
DVB profile of MPEG-DASH for IPTV and streaming services.
The DVB Project has published a revision to the DVB-SI specification (ETSI EN 300 468 V1.20.0) to address a 16-bit date rollover issue occurring in April 2038. The update provides guidance for headend and receiver manufacturers to ensure continued functionality of EPGs, DRM, and TLS connectivity.
The DVB Project is showcasing upcoming national DVB-I platform deployments from Germany and New Zealand at IBC2026. The demonstrations on Hisense and Vestel hardware highlight the industry's transition to IP-based television using open standards like DVB-NIP and Media over QUIC.
Freeview New Zealand is set to launch a nationwide DVB-I platform in 2026, integrating broadcast and IP-delivered linear television using HbbTV 2.0.4 and DVB-DASH. The project, which avoids regulatory mandates in favor of industry collaboration, aims to ensure universal access to free-to-air services on connected smart TVs.
The DVB Project has released the September 2026 issue of DVB Scene, highlighting the upcoming nationwide launch of DVB-I services in New Zealand. The issue also covers technical advancements in filecasting, Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI), and the integration of MAUD with DVB-MABR.
DVB will host a workshop at the 2026 Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS) conference in London, focusing on its DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2 standards for Non-Geosynchronous Satellite Orbit (NGSO) constellations. The workshop will present independent simulation results confirming the standards' performance for high throughput, low latency, and robust link availability in NGSO systems. Speakers from MDA Space, Magister Solutions, EASii IC, and Rohde & Schwarz will discuss the technical specifications, on-board processing, user terminal design, and interoperability benefits.
A DVB World 2026 session highlighted lessons learned from working with DVB-I, covering aspects from preparation time and regulatory involvement to metadata optimization and interoperability challenges. Experts from bmt, Eutelsat, OnScreen Publishing, Kineton, and TP Vision shared insights on DVB-I deployments and trials, emphasizing its readiness, data reusability, and potential for extending broadcast reach. Key takeaways include the need for country-specific implementation profiles and attention to metadata management and receiver interoperability.
This DVB article discusses DVB-I as a standards-based solution for delivering linear and on-demand television over the internet, emphasizing its potential for broadcasters to maintain universal access and prominence in the streaming era. It explores DVB-I's use cases, including next-generation free-to-air experiences and its role in discussions about sunsetting DTT platforms in various European markets. The article also highlights regulatory considerations for DVB-I implementation and the importance of vendor support for its adoption.
