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 profile of MPEG-DASH for IPTV and streaming services.
DVB satellite transmission standard for high-performance NGSO satellites.
DVB return channel satellite standard for NGSO constellations.
Technical, regulatory and organizational framework for commercial deployment of DVB-I in the German market.
Magazine providing news and views on DVB technology.
Collection of recorded webinars to boost understanding of key DVB technologies.
Annual conference for DVB stakeholders.
Document outlining current work items and study missions within the DVB Project.
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.
