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DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting
DVB Project logo, often used to signify compliance
Organization
Websitedvb.org
List of digital television broadcast standards
DVB standards (countries)
ATSC standards (countries)
ISDB standards (countries)
DTMB standards (countries)
  • DTMB (terrestrial/mobile)
    • DTMB-A
  • CMMB (handheld)
  • ABS-S (satellite)
DMB standard (countries)
Codecs
Terrestrial Frequency bands
Satellite Frequency bands

Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) is a set of international open standards for digital television. DVB standards are maintained by the DVB Project, an international industry consortium,[1] and are published by a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Transmission

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DVB systems distribute data using a variety of approaches, including:

These standards define the physical layer and data link layer of the distribution system. Devices interact with the physical layer via a synchronous parallel interface (SPI), synchronous serial interface (SSI) or asynchronous serial interface (ASI). All data is transmitted in MPEG transport streams with some additional constraints (DVB-MPEG). A standard for temporally-compressed distribution to mobile devices (DVB-H) was published in November 2004.

These distribution systems differ mainly in the modulation schemes used and error correcting codes used, due to the different technical constraints. DVB-S (SHF) uses QPSK, 8-PSK or 16-QAM. DVB-S2 uses QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK or 32-APSK, at the broadcasters decision. QPSK and 8-PSK are the only versions regularly used. DVB-C (VHF/UHF) uses QAM: 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM or 256-QAM. Lastly, DVB-T (VHF/UHF) uses 16-QAM or 64-QAM (or QPSK) in combination with (C)OFDM and can support hierarchical modulation.

The DVB-T2 specification was approved by the DVB Steering Board in June 2008 and sent to ETSI for adoption as a formal standard. ETSI adopted the standard on 9 September 2009.[2] The DVB-T2 standard gives more robust TV reception and increases the possible bit rate by over 30% for single transmitters (as in the UK) and will increase the maximum bit rate by over 50% in large single-frequency networks (as in Germany and Sweden).

DVB has established a 3D TV group (CM-3DTV) to identify "what kind of 3D-TV solution does the market want and need, and how can DVB play an active part in the creation of that solution?" The CM-3DTV group held a DVB 3D-TV Kick-off Workshop in Geneva on 25 January 2010, followed by the first CM-3DTV meeting the next day.[3] DVB now defines a new standard for 3D video broadcast: DVB 3D-TV.

Modes and features of latest DVB-x2 system standards in comparison:

DVB-S2 DVB-T2 DVB-C2
Input interface Multiple transport stream and generic stream encapsulation (GSE) Multiple transport stream and generic stream encapsulation (GSE) Multiple transport stream and generic stream encapsulation (GSE)
Modes Variable coding & modulation and adaptive coding & modulation Variable coding & modulation[4] Variable coding & modulation and adaptive coding & modulation
FEC LDPC + BCH 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 LDPC + BCH 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 LDPC + BCH 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10[5]
Modulation Single carrier, PSK or APSK, multiple streams OFDM absolute OFDM[6]
Modulation schemes QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM 16- to 4096-QAM
Guard interval Not applicable 1/4, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128 1/64 or 1/128
Fourier transform size Not applicable 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k DFT 4k Inverse FFT[7]
Interleaving Bit-Interleaving Bit- time- and frequency-interleaving Bit- time- and frequency-interleaving
Pilots Pilot symbols Scattered and continual pilots Scattered and continual pilots

Content

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Digital video content is encoded using discrete cosine transform (DCT) based video coding standards, such as the H.26x and MPEG formats. Digital audio content is encoded using modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) based audio coding standards, such as Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), Dolby Digital (AC-3) and MP3.

Besides digital audio and digital video transmission, DVB also defines data connections (DVB-DATA - EN 301 192) with return channels (DVB-RC) for several media (DECT, GSM, PSTN/ISDN, satellite etc.) and protocols (DVB-IPTV: Internet Protocol; DVB-NPI: network protocol independent).

Older technologies such as teletext (DVB-TXT) and vertical blanking interval data (DVB-VBI) are also supported by the standards to ease conversion. However, for many applications, more advanced alternatives like DVB-SUB for subtitling are available.

Encryption and metadata

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The conditional access system (DVB-CA) defines a Common Scrambling Algorithm (DVB-CSA) and a physical Common Interface (DVB-CI) for accessing scrambled content. DVB-CA providers develop their wholly proprietary conditional access systems with reference to these specifications. Multiple simultaneous CA systems can be assigned to a scrambled DVB program stream providing operational and commercial flexibility for the service provider.

The DVB Project developed a Content Protection and Copy Management system for protecting content after it has been received (DVB-CPCM), which was intended to allow flexible use of recorded content on a home network or beyond, while preventing unconstrained sharing on the Internet. DVB-CPCM was the source of much controversy in the popular press and it was said that CPCM was the DVB Project's answer to the failed American Broadcast Flag.[8] The DVB-CPCM specifications, which were standardized by ETSI as a multipart document (TS 102 825) between 2008 and 2013,[9] were deprecated by the DVB Steering Board in February 2019.

DVB transports include metadata called Service Information (DVB-SI, ETSI EN 300 468, ETSI TR 101 211) that links the various elementary streams into coherent programs and provides human-readable descriptions for electronic program guides as well as for automatic searching and filtering. The dating system used with this metadata suffers from a year 2038 problem in which due to the limited 16 bits and modified Julian day offset used will cause an overflow issue similar to the year 2000 problem. By comparison, the rival DigiCipher 2 based ATSC system will not have this issue until 2048, due in part to 32 bits being used.[citation needed]

DVB adopted a profile of the metadata defined by the TV-Anytime Forum (DVB-TVA, ETSI TS 102323). This is an XML Schema based technology and the DVB profile is tailored for enhanced Personal Digital Recorders.

In the early 2000s, DVB started an activity to develop specifications for IPTV (DVB-IPI, ETSI TR 102 033, ETSI TS 102 034, ETSI TS 102 814), which also included metadata definitions for a broadband content guide (DVB-BCG, ETSI TS 102 539).

DVB-I

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In October 2017, the DVB Project established a working group to begin the definition of a specification for "standalone TV services over IP, referred to as DVB-I services".[10] Work on the commercial requirements for DVB-I began in January 2018 and the terms of reference were agreed in March 2018.[11]

The DVB-I specification, titled "Service Discovery and Programme Metadata for DVB-I", was approved by the DVB Project in November 2019[12] [13] and first published as DVB BlueBook A177 in June 2020[14] and as an ETSI standard TS 103 770 in November 2020.[15]

The DVB-I specification defines ways in which devices and displays connected to the internet can discover and access sets of audiovisual media services. These can include services delivered online through fixed and wireless Internet Protocol connections as well as broadcast radio and television channels received over radio frequency networks using traditional cable, satellite, or terrestrial transmissions.

Tests and pilots of DVB-I services have been undertaken in several countries including Iran, Germany, Italy, Spain and Ireland.[16]

Software platform

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Main article: Interactive television § User Interaction

The DVB Multimedia Home Platform (DVB-MHP) defines a Java-based platform for the development of consumer video system applications. In addition to providing abstractions for many DVB and MPEG-2 concepts, it provides interfaces for other features like network card control, application download, and layered graphics.

Return channel

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Main article: DVB-RCS

DVB has standardized a number of return channels that work together with DVB(-S/T/C) to create bi-directional communication. RCS is short for Return Channel Satellite, and specifies return channels in C, Ku and Ka frequency bands with return bandwidth of up to 2 Mbit/s. DVB-RCT is short for Return Channel Terrestrial, specified by ETSI EN 301958.

Service discovery

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The DVB-I standard (ETSI TS 103 770) defines an internet-based request and response mechanism to discover and access audiovisual services delivered over traditional digital broadcast transmissions or Internet Protocol networks and present them in a unified way.[17]

Adoption

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DTT broadcasting systems.

DVB-S and DVB-C were ratified in 1994. DVB-T was ratified in early 1997. The first commercial DVB-T broadcasts were performed by the United Kingdom's Digital TV Group in late 1998. In 2003 Berlin, Germany was the first area to completely stop broadcasting analogue TV signals. Most European countries are fully covered by digital television and many have switched off PAL/SECAM services.

DVB standards are used throughout Europe, as well as in Australia, South Africa and India. They are also used for cable and satellite broadcasting in most Asian, African and many South American countries. Some have chosen ISDB-T instead of DVB-T and a few (United States, Canada, Mexico and South Korea) have chosen ATSC instead of DVB-T.

Africa

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Kenya

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DVB-T broadcasts were launched by the President of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki on 9 December 2009. Broadcasts are using H.264, with the University of Nairobi supplying the decoders. Kenya has also been broadcasting DVB-H since July 2009, available on selected Nokia and ZTE handsets on the Safaricom and other GSM networks.[18]

Madagascar

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Since 2011, the pay TV operator Blueline[19] launched a DVB-T service branded BluelineTV.[20] It supplies both smart cards and set-top-boxes.

South Africa

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Since 1995, the pay TV operator DStv used the DVB-S standard to broadcast its services. In 2010, it started a DVB over IP service, and in 2011 it started DStv mobile using the DVB-H standard.[21]

In late 2010, the South African cabinet endorsed a decision by a Southern African Development Community (SADC) task team to adopt the DVB-T2 standard.[22]

Asia

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Hong Kong

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In Hong Kong, several cable TV operators such as TVB Pay Vision and Cable TV have already started using DVB-S or DVB-C. The government however, has adopted the DMB-T/H standard, developed in mainland China, for its digital terrestrial broadcasting services which has started since 31 December 2007.[23]

Iran

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On 17 March 2009, DVB-H and DVB-T H.264/AAC broadcasting started in Tehran by the IRIB. DVB-T broadcasting is now widely available in other cities such as Isfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz, Qom, Tabriz and Rasht as well.

Israel

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DVB-T broadcasts using H.264 commenced in Israel on 1 June 2009 with the broadcast trial and the full broadcast began on 2 August 2009. Analog broadcasts were originally planned to end in 18 months after the launch, but analog broadcasts were switched off on 31 March 2011 instead.

During 2010, DVB-T broadcasts have become widely available in most of Israel and an EPG was added to the broadcasts.[24]

Japan

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With the exception of SKY PerfecTV!, Japan uses different formats in all areas (ISDB), which are however, quite similar to their DVB counterparts. SkyPerfect is a satellite provider using DVB on its 124 and 128 degrees east satellites. Its satellite at 110 degrees east does not use DVB, however.

Malaysia

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In Malaysia, a new pay television station MiTV began service in September 2005 using DVB-IPTV technology while lone satellite programming provider ASTRO has been transmitting in DVB-S since its inception in 1996. Free-to-air DVB-T trials began in late 2006 with a simulcast of both TV1 and TV2 plus a new channel called RTM3/RTMi. In April 2007, RTM announced that the outcome of the test was favourable and that it expected DVB-T to go public by the end of 2007. However, the system did not go public as planned. As of 2008, the trial digital line-up has expanded to include a music television channel called Muzik Aktif, and a sports channel called Arena, with a news channel called Berita Aktif planned for inclusion in the extended trials soon. Also, high definition trials were performed during the Beijing Olympics and the outcome was also favourable. It was announced that the system would go public in 2009.

In 2009, MiTV closed down, changed its name to U-Television and announced that it was changing to scrambled DVB-T upon relaunch instead of the DVB-IPTV system used prior to shutting down. However, RTM's digital network again did not go public, although around this time TVs that are first-generation DVB-T capable went on sale. The government has since announced that they will be deploying DVB-T2 instead in stages starting in mid-2015 and analog shutoff has been delayed to April 2019.

Philippines

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In the Philippines, DVB-S and DVB-S2 are the two broadcast standards currently used by satellite companies, while DVB-C is also used by some cable companies. The government adopted DVB-T in November 2006 for digital terrestrial broadcasting but a year later, it considered other standards to replace DVB-T. The country has chosen the ISDB-T system instead of DVB-T.

Taiwan

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In Taiwan, some digital cable television systems use DVB-C, though most customers still use analogue NTSC cable television. The government planned adopting ATSC or the Japanese ISDB-T standard as NTSC's replacement. However, the country has chosen the European DVB-T system instead. Public Television Service (PTS) and Formosan TV provide high definition television. The former has the channel HiHD; the latter uses its HD channel for broadcasting MLB baseball.

Europe

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In many European countries the legacy DVB-T system has been replaced or is being replaced by DVB-T2. For example the Czech Republic completed its switch to DVB-T2 in 2020; Finland is planning full DVB-T2 deployment by 2025; France operates DVB-T2 for HD terrestrial; the Netherlands uses DVB-T2 commercially; and Switzerland has ended its analogue and legacy DVB-T services and moved away from DVB-T.

According to the DVB Project / European Broadcasting Union database, DVB-T and/or DVB-T2 has been implemented in 147 countries worldwide.

Cyprus

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Cyprus uses DVB-T with MPEG-4 encoding. Analogue transmission stopped on 1 July 2011 for all channels except CyBC 1.

Denmark

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In Denmark, DVB-T replaced the analog transmission system for TV on 1 November 2009. Danish national digital TV transmission has been outsourced to the company Boxer TV A/S,[25] acting as gatekeeper organization for terrestrial TV transmission in Denmark.[26][27] However, there are still several free channels from DR.

Finland

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See also: Television in Finland

DVB-T transmissions were launched on 21 August 2001. The analogue networks continued alongside the digital ones until 1 September 2007, when they were shut down nationwide. Before the analogue switchoff, the terrestrial network had three multiplexes: MUX A, MUX B and MUX C. MUX A contained the channels of the public broadcaster Yleisradio and MUX B was shared between the two commercial broadcasters: MTV3 and Nelonen. MUX C contained channels of various other broadcasters. After the analogue closedown, a fourth multiplex named MUX E was launched. All of the Yleisradio (YLE) channels are broadcast free-to-air, likewise a handful of commercial ones including MTV3, Nelonen, Subtv, Jim, Nelonen Sport, Liv, FOX, TV5 Finland, AVA and Kutonen. There are also several pay channels sold by PlusTV.

Italy

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See also: Television in Italy

In Italy, DVB-S started in 1996 and the final analogue broadcasts were terminated in 2005. The switch-off from analogue terrestrial network to DVB-T started on 15 October 2008. Analogue broadcast ended on 4 July 2012 after nearly four years of transition in phases.

Netherlands

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In the Netherlands, DVB-S broadcasting started on 1 July 1996, satellite provider MultiChoice (now CanalDigitaal) switched off the analogue service shortly after on 18 August 1996. DVB-T broadcasting started April 2003, and terrestrial analog broadcasting was switched off December 2006. It was initially marketed by Digitenne but later by KPN. Multiplex 1 contains the NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3 national TV channels, and a regional channel. Multiplexes 2~5 have the other encrypted commercial and international channels. Multiplex 1 also broadcasts the radio channels Radio 1, Radio 2, 3 FM, Radio 4, Radio 5, Radio 6, Concertzender, FunX and also a regional channel. As of June 2011, the Dutch DVB-T service had 29 TV channels and 20 radio channels (including free to air channels). DVB-T2 will be introduced during 2019/2020.

Norway

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In Norway, DVB-T broadcasting is marketed under RiksTV (encrypted pay channels) and NRK (unencrypted public channels). DVB-T broadcasting via the terrestrial network began in November 2007, and has subsequently been rolled out one part of the country at a time. The Norwegian implementation of DVB-T is different from most others, as it uses H.264 with HE-AAC audio encoding, while most other countries have adapted the less recent MPEG-2 standard. Notably most DVB software for PC has problems with this, though in late 2007 compatible software was released, like DVBViewer using the libfaad2 library. Sony has released several HDTVs (Bravia W3000, X3000, X3500, E4000, V4500, W4000, W4500, X4500) that support Norway's DVB-T implementation without use of a separate set-top box, and Sagem ITD91 HD, Grundig DTR 8720 STBs are others.

Poland

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Currently, Poland uses the DVB-T2 standard with HEVC encoding. Analogue broadcast switch-off started on 7 November 2012 and was completed on 23 July 2013.[28]

Portugal

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Portugal follows the DVB-T implementation, using H.264 with AAC audio encoding. It has been live since 29 April 2009 and the switch-off date for all analog signals was on 26 April 2012.

Romania

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Romania started digital terrestrial broadcasting in 2005 but it was virtually unknown by many people in Romania due to the lack of content, cable TV and satellite TV being far more popular, however, it was the first platform to deliver HD content. Today, Romania is using DVB-T2 as terrestrial standard, but also DVB-S/S2, and DVB-C which is extremely popular. The only analogue broadcast remains on cable. Romania adopted the DVB-T2 standard in 2016 after a series of tests with mpeg2, mpeg4 on DVB-T, and has today fully implemented DVB-T2. DVB-C, which was introduced in late 2005, still remains with mpeg2 on SD content and mpeg4 on HD content. DVB-S (introduced in 2004 focus sat being the first such platform) is used in basic packages with standard definition content, while DVB-S2 set top boxes are provided for both SD and HD content.

Russia

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Fully switched to digital in 2019, Russia uses the DVB-T2 standard for broadcasting 2 channel packs with about ten main national radio and TV channels (Channel One, Rossiya 1/2/K/24, NTV, Radio Mayak, Radio Rossii etc.

Spain

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Quiero TV started digital terrestrial broadcasting in 2000 as pay television. The platform closed three years later after gaining 200,000 subscribers. The frequencies used by Quiero TV were used from 2005 to simulcast free-to-air analogue broadcast as DVB-T, under the name "TDT". The service started with 20 free-to-air national TV channels as well as numerous regional and local channels. Analogue broadcast ended on 2010 after getting 100% digital coverage. Some of the analogue frequencies were used to increase the number of channels and simulcast some of them in HD. Since February 14, 2024, all channels will be required to broadcast exclusively in HD. Frequencies of SD channels will be used to simulcast some of them in 4K using DVB-T2.

United Kingdom

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See also: Digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom

In the UK DVB-T has been adopted for broadcast of standard definition terrestrial programming, as well as a single DVB-T2 multiplex for high-definition programming. The UK terminated all analogue terrestrial broadcasts by the end of 2012. The vast majority of channels are available free-to-air through the Freeview service. DVB-T was also used for the now-defunct ONDigital/ITV Digital and Top Up TV service.

All satellite programming (some of which is available free-to-air via Freesat or free-to-view via Freesat from Sky; the remainder requires a subscription to Sky), is broadcast using either DVB-S or DVB-S2.

Subscription-based cable television from Virgin Media uses DVB-C.

North America

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In North America, DVB-S is often used in encoding and video compression of digital satellite communications alongside Hughes DSS. Unlike Motorola's DigiCipher 2 standard, DVB has a wider adoption in terms of the number of manufacturers of receivers. Terrestrial digital television broadcasts in Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and the United States use ATSC encoding with 8VSB modulation instead of DVB-T with COFDM. Television newsgathering links from mobile vans to central receive points (often on mountaintops or tall buildings) use DVB-T with COFDM in the 2 GHz frequency band.

Oceania

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Australia

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In Australia, DVB broadcasting is marketed under the Freeview brand name, and more recently 'Freeview Plus', denoting the integration of online HbbTV and EPG in certain DVB devices. Regular broadcasts began in January 2001 using MPEG 2 video and MPEG 1 audio[clarification needed] in SD and HD.

Changes to broadcasting rules have enabled broadcasters to offer multi-channeling, prompting broadcasters to use H.264 video with MPEG 1[clarification needed] or AAC audio encoding for some secondary channels.

Specifications for HD channels now differ depending on the broadcaster. ABC, Nine and Ten use 1920x1080i MPEG 4 video with Dolby Digital audio. Seven and SBS use 1440x1080i MPEG 2 video with Dolby Digital and MPEG 1 [clarification needed] respectively.[29]

New Zealand

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In New Zealand, DVB broadcasting is marketed under the Freeview brand name. SD MPEG-2 DVB-S broadcasts via satellite began on 2 May 2007 and DVB-T (terrestrial) broadcasts began April 2008 broadcasting in HD H.264 video with HE-AAC audio.

South America

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Colombia

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Since 2008, Colombia has adopted as a public policy the decision to migrate from the analog television implemented in 1954 to Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T2). This measure allows the viewers access to the open television (OTA) of public and private channels, with video quality in HD. As planned, analogue television broadcasts will end in 2021.

DVB compliant products

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Companies that manufacture a product which is compliant to one or more DVB standards have the option of registering a declaration of conformity for that product. Wherever the DVB trademark is used in relation to a product – be it a broadcast, a service, an application or equipment – the product must be registered with the DVB project office.[30]

See also

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Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) is an industry-led founded in 1993 that designs open technical specifications for the delivery of and data services across broadcast and networks worldwide. The DVB Project operates as a collaborative effort among leading media and companies, developing standards that are subsequently formalized by international bodies such as the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) for global adoption and implementation. Its initial work focused on creating a suite of specifications for digital (DVB-S), cable (DVB-C), and terrestrial (DVB-T) broadcasting, enabling the transition from analog to digital TV systems and supporting compression for efficient transmission. Over time, DVB has expanded to include advanced standards like for second-generation broadcasting, for enhanced terrestrial reception, and hybrid solutions such as DVB-I for internet-integrated delivery, addressing evolving needs like high-definition, ultra-high-definition, and interactive services. These standards have achieved widespread deployment, powering digital TV in over 160 countries and facilitating data broadcasting applications beyond video, including service information via DVB-SI (EN 300 468). Governed by a and managed by DVB Services Sàrl, the 's trademarked specifications emphasize , innovation, and , significantly influencing the global media landscape by enabling cost-effective, high-quality digital content distribution.

History and Development

Formation and Early Milestones

The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project was established in September 1993 as a market-led initiated by the European Launching Group under the (EBU) in collaboration with key public and private sector organizations from the television industry, including broadcasters, manufacturers, network operators, and regulatory bodies, growing to over 200 members. The primary goal was to develop a unified set of open technical standards for across , cable, and terrestrial platforms, promoting and facilitating the transition from analog to digital systems in without proprietary restrictions. This collaborative approach drew on lessons from earlier experiments in digital TV, emphasizing consensus-driven specifications to ensure widespread adoption. In its initial phase, the DVB Project rapidly progressed to release its first specifications in 1994, starting with DVB-S for transmission, which defined framing structures, channel coding, and modulation for 11/12 GHz services using QPSK modulation. This was followed shortly by for cable networks, published by ETSI in December 1994, which specified QAM modulation schemes to enable efficient delivery over and infrastructure. These early standards adopted as the baseline for video compression and transport stream , leveraging the ISO/IEC 13818 framework to ensure compatibility with existing broadcast equipment while supporting multiple program transmission (MPAT). Key early milestones included the launch of initial DVB services in starting in spring 1995, with pay-TV operator Canal+ in pioneering the first commercial DVB-S broadcasts via , marking the practical validation of the standards in real-world deployments. These trials demonstrated the feasibility of digital TV delivery, achieving higher channel capacities and improved signal quality compared to analog systems, and set the stage for broader experimentation across cable and terrestrial networks. By 1997, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the (CENELEC) played pivotal roles in formalizing DVB specifications as official European norms, with ETSI ratifying DVB-T for terrestrial transmission in February 1997 and updating core documents like EN 300 421 to version 1.1.2. This harmonization process integrated DVB into the regulatory framework under the EU's Advanced Television Standards Directive, ensuring legal recognition and facilitating cross-border implementation while maintaining the project's open philosophy.

Evolution of Core Standards

The evolution of DVB core standards commenced with the terrestrial broadcasting specification , agreed upon by the DVB Project in 1997, which established the foundation for digital TV transmission over-the-air using (OFDM) to replace analog systems and enable multiple channels within limited spectrum. This standard facilitated the initial rollout of (DTT) services, with the first broadcasts occurring in and the in 1998, marking a pivotal shift toward efficient spectrum use and improved signal robustness in fixed reception scenarios. A major upgrade came with , approved by the DVB Steering Board in June 2008 and published as an ETSI standard in 2009, designed to support high-definition (HD) content delivery and achieve at least 50% greater in data capacity compared to through advanced channel coding, higher-order modulation, and flexible . This enhancement allowed broadcasters to transmit more services or higher-quality video within the same bandwidth, addressing the growing demand for HD programming while maintaining via profiles like DVB-T2-Lite for mobile use. In parallel, the satellite transmission standard was finalized in 2005, providing up to 30% gains over its predecessor DVB-S by incorporating adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) techniques suited for varying channel conditions in direct-to-home (DTH) and contribution links. To extend DVB to mobile environments, the DVB-H specification was developed for handheld terminals and formally adopted as an ETSI standard in November 2004, optimizing time-slicing and for low-power, battery-constrained devices to deliver live TV services on the move. Despite initial trials and deployments in and , DVB-H saw limited widespread adoption due to the rapid rise of internet-based mobile video alternatives. Building on this, DVB-NGH emerged as a next-generation handheld profile, approved by the DVB Steering Board in October 2012 to integrate terrestrial and satellite elements for enhanced coverage and efficiency, though it similarly failed to gain broad commercial traction amid shifting market priorities toward IP delivery. Codec advancements further drove standard revisions, with the DVB Project approving guidelines for H.264/AVC (Advanced Video Coding) integration in November 2004 to enable efficient compression for SD and HD content across broadcast platforms, replacing the earlier MPEG-2 for better bitrate reduction without quality loss. This shift was extended in July 2014 with the approval of HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) specifications under DVB-UHDTV Phase 2, offering approximately 50% greater compression efficiency than H.264/AVC to support ultra-high-definition (UHD) services while fitting within existing bandwidth constraints. Key organizational milestones included the standardization of the DVB Common Interface for conditional access systems in 1997, enabling interoperable scrambling and descrambling for pay-TV services, and the Project's growth to over 240 member organizations by 2010, reflecting broad industry collaboration on these evolving specifications. By 2023, the project had grown to over 280 member organizations and celebrated its 30th anniversary, underscoring its enduring influence.

Technical Standards

Transmission Methods

The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standards encompass several transmission methods tailored to satellite, cable, and terrestrial media, each defining the physical layer for signal modulation, coding, and delivery to ensure robust broadcast of digital television services. These methods prioritize spectral efficiency, error resilience, and adaptability to channel impairments specific to their propagation environments.

Satellite Transmission (DVB-S/S2/S2X)

DVB-S, the foundational satellite standard, employs quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) modulation combined with concatenated forward error correction (FEC) using convolutional coding and Reed-Solomon outer codes to mitigate noise and interference in satellite links. This approach achieves reliable transmission over long distances with a typical pre-FEC bit error rate (BER) target of 10−410^{-4}, enabling quasi-error-free reception post-decoding. DVB-S2 introduces enhancements with support for QPSK and 8-phase-shift keying (8PSK) modulations, alongside advanced FEC using low-density parity-check (LDPC) inner codes and Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem (BCH) outer codes, which provide superior error correction for varying signal-to-noise ratios. These improvements yield up to 30% greater bandwidth efficiency compared to DVB-S, allowing higher data rates within the same transponder bandwidth while maintaining the pre-FEC BER target of 10−410^{-4}. DVB-S2X extends these capabilities with refined modulation and coding schemes, still leveraging QPSK and 8PSK as core options for broad compatibility, and incorporating the same LDPC/BCH FEC framework to support diverse applications like direct-to-home and mobile services. The extensions optimize for higher-order modulations in low-noise scenarios while preserving the established BER threshold for robust performance across extended frequency bands.

Cable Transmission (DVB-C/C2)

DVB-C utilizes (QAM) schemes, primarily 64-QAM and 256-QAM, for efficient delivery over networks, paired with Reed-Solomon FEC and convolutional interleaving to combat impulse noise common in cable environments. This configuration supports high data throughput in fixed bandwidth channels, targeting a pre-FEC BER of 10−410^{-4} to ensure reliable decoding under typical cable attenuation and interference. DVB-C2 advances this with higher-order QAM modulations (up to 4096-QAM) and adaptive coding/modulation, enabling dynamic adjustment to noisy channel conditions via low-density parity-check (LDPC) and BCH codes for enhanced error resilience. The standard maintains the pre-FEC BER goal of 10−410^{-4}, but introduces OFDM-based framing for better selectivity and up to 50% gains over DVB-C in multi-carrier setups.

Terrestrial Transmission (DVB-T/T2)

DVB-T relies on (OFDM) modulation with options for hierarchical modulation, allowing layered signal structures to serve both robust and high-definition services, augmented by convolutional and Reed-Solomon FEC for multipath resilience in over-the-air propagation. The system targets a pre-FEC BER of 10−410^{-4}, accommodating single-input single-output (SISO) configurations suitable for fixed rooftop antennas. DVB-T2 builds on OFDM with advanced hierarchical modulation capabilities and introduces (MISO) configurations for diversity gains, alongside techniques like tone reservation or for peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) reduction to improve efficiency. It employs LDPC/BCH FEC, preserving the pre-FEC BER target of 10−410^{-4}, and achieves higher , quantified as η=log⁡2(M)⋅(1−α)1+γ\eta = \frac{\log_2(M) \cdot (1 - \alpha)}{1 + \gamma} where MM is the constellation size, α\alpha the roll-off factor, and γ\gamma the guard interval ratio, enabling up to 50% more capacity than DVB-T in similar bandwidths.

Content Encoding and Delivery

The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) system employs the MPEG-2 Transport Stream (TS) as the primary container format for delivering video, audio, and ancillary data over broadcast networks. Defined in ISO/IEC 13818-1, the TS consists of 188-byte packets that encapsulate elementary streams of compressed content, enabling synchronization and multiplexing of multiple programs within a single stream. This structure supports efficient transmission by allowing packetized elementary streams (PES) for video and audio, alongside private sections for additional data. Program Specific Information (PSI) and Service Information (SI) tables, derived from standards and extended by DVB, provide essential metadata for decoding and navigation. PSI includes the Program Association Table (PAT), which maps program numbers to Packet Identifiers (PIDs) for Program Map Tables (PMT), detailing the elementary streams (e.g., video PID, audio PID) associated with each program. SI tables, specified in ETSI EN 300 468, encompass the Network Information Table (NIT) for delivery system details and the Service Description Table (SDT) for program names and types, segmented into sections and inserted into TS packets to facilitate receiver configuration. These tables ensure compatibility across DVB variants like terrestrial () and satellite (DVB-S). Video encoding in DVB has evolved to support increasing resolutions and efficiencies, starting with Video (ITU-T H.262 | ISO/IEC 13818-2) as the foundational for standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) content since 1996. Subsequent updates incorporated H.264/AVC ( H.264 | ISO/IEC 14496-10) in 2005 for improved compression in HD services, followed by HEVC (H.265 | ISO/IEC 23008-2) in 2015 to enable ultra-high-definition (UHD) at 4K resolutions with features like 10-bit color and HDR support, including high frame rates (HFR) up to 120 Hz in recent profiles. Recent profiles, updated in 2022 and further enhanced in 2025, include VVC (H.266 | ISO/IEC 23090-3) and AVS3 for up to 50% bitrate savings over HEVC, targeting 4K and 8K UHD broadcasts with enhanced tools for high frame rates up to 120 Hz, wide color gamut, and subpictures for personalization. These are signaled via descriptors in PMT sections, ensuring decoder compatibility within the TS. Audio encoding standards in DVB prioritize backward compatibility and immersive capabilities, beginning with (ISO/IEC 13818-3) for stereo and mono SD broadcasts at sampling rates up to 48 kHz. (AAC, ISO/IEC 14496-3) and its high-efficiency variants (HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2) were introduced in 2005 to support multichannel (up to 5.1) and with lower bitrates, often combined with MPEG Surround for object-based audio. For next-generation immersive audio, AC-4 (ETSI TS 103 190-1) was adopted in 2015, enabling personalized soundscapes, dialogue enhancement, and up to 7.1 channels plus objects at sampling rates up to 192 kHz, and (ISO/IEC 23008-3) for immersive, interactive audio experiences with multi-stream support, with metadata for loudness normalization. Audio streams are carried in PES packets within the TS, with descriptors in PMT indicating codec profiles. DVB transport streams support both single-program configurations for dedicated channels and multi-program setups to multiplex several services, optimizing bandwidth in shared delivery systems like cable or . such as and are integrated via dedicated PIDs: DVB subtitles use bitmap-based encoding in private PES sections for multilingual support, while (EBU/ System B) is conveyed in PES packets compatible with legacy decoders. These elements are referenced in PMT and SI tables to enable seamless rendering by receivers.

Security, Encryption, and Metadata

The Common Scrambling Algorithm (CSA) serves as the primary encryption mechanism in DVB systems for protecting video and audio streams against unauthorized access. Initially developed for transport streams, CSA operates by applying a to data while leaving headers intact, using 48-bit control words that are periodically updated to enhance . The algorithm's versions include CSA1 and CSA2 for legacy implementations, but its successor, CSA3, incorporates the (AES-128) combined with an extended emulation-resistant cipher (XRC) to scramble data blocks larger than 16 bytes, providing stronger resistance to cryptanalytic attacks. This evolution ensures compliance with modern needs in , where AES-128 processes 128-bit keys for both even and odd parity scrambling modes indicated in transport stream packet headers. Conditional Access Systems (CAS) in DVB manage content protection through a hierarchical key structure integrated with head-end encryption equipment and subscriber-side decoders. At the core, control words (CW)—short-term keys typically 128 bits in CSA3—are used to scramble individual service components like video and audio, changing every few seconds to minutes for security. These CWs are encrypted within Entitlement Control Messages (ECMs) using service keys (Ks or work keys, Kw), which are distributed via the broadcast stream and decrypted by authorized receivers using higher-level master keys (Km) stored securely. Head-end systems generate and multiplex these messages into the transport stream, enabling simulcrypt for multi-operator support, while smart cards in set-top boxes or modules authenticate subscribers and derive session keys for CW recovery. DVB-CI (Common Interface), specified in EN 50221, facilitates module-based descrambling by connecting PCMCIA-form-factor modules (CAMs) to host receivers via a transport stream interface and command interface. These modules, often embedding smart cards, filter and descramble selected packet identifiers (PIDs) using provided CWs, returning clear packets with flags reset to '00'. This setup supports up to 15 modules in daisy-chain configurations, allowing flexible integration of multiple CAS providers without altering the host hardware. DVB Service Information (SI), defined in ETSI EN 300 468, embeds metadata within the transport stream to describe services, events, and stream characteristics, ensuring receivers can navigate and present content appropriately. The Event Information Table (EIT) carries details on program schedules, including event IDs, start times in UTC/MJD format, durations in BCD, running status, and flags, transmitted on PID 0x0012 with table IDs ranging from 0x4E to 0x6F for present/following and schedule information. The Bouquet Information Table (BIT), often via the Bouquet Association Table (BAT) on PID 0x0011 with table ID 0x4A, groups services into logical collections, including bouquet names and transport stream loops for regional organization. Descriptor tags within SI tables specify attributes like through the component descriptor (tag 0x50), using stream_content and component_type values (e.g., 0x01 for 4:3 , 0x02 for 16:9 with pan vectors), and language via codes in descriptors such as short_event_descriptor or multilingual_service_name_descriptor (tag 0x5B). All SI elements adhere to EN 300 468's syntax, semantics, section lengths (e.g., up to 4,096 bytes for EIT), PID allocations, and CRC-32 error checking for robust delivery.

Interactivity and Return Channels

Interactivity in Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) systems is enabled through return channels that facilitate bidirectional communication between broadcasters and receivers, allowing users to engage with content beyond passive viewing. These return channels complement the primary forward broadcast path, supporting features such as user feedback, data requests, and enhanced service navigation. The DVB Project developed specifications for return channels tailored to different transmission media, primarily focusing on and terrestrial environments to ensure compatibility with existing DVB infrastructures. The DVB Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS), specified in ETSI EN 301 790 and first published in 2000 with subsequent updates, defines a standardized interaction channel for satellite distribution systems. It employs Multi-Frequency (MF-TDMA) for the return link, where multiple carrier frequencies are divided into time slots to efficiently share bandwidth among user terminals. This approach allows dynamic allocation of resources to support varying traffic demands while maintaining synchronization with the forward DVB-S or downlink. Similarly, the DVB Return Channel Terrestrial (DVB-RCT), outlined in ETSI EN 301 958 (2002), provides an interaction channel for (DVB-T) networks using (OFDM) modulation. The OFDM-based return path aligns with the DVB-T forward channel's structure, enabling low-cost integration for fixed and potentially mobile receivers without requiring separate infrastructure. These return channels enable a range of interactive services, including audience voting in live broadcasts, participation, and enhanced of Electronic Program Guides (EPG). For instance, users can submit votes or requests via the return path, with responses aggregated at the network center for real-time processing. Additionally, integration with IP protocols over the return channels supports lightweight data services, such as file downloads or , by encapsulating IP packets within the DVB framing, thus bridging broadcast and internet-like functionalities in remote areas. Key protocols underpin this interactivity, with the Digital Storage Media Command and Control (DSM-CC) standard, adapted for DVB in ETSI EN 301 192, providing mechanisms for object carousels that cyclically broadcast interactive data modules. These carousels deliver downloadable files, scripts, or UI elements to receivers, enabling applications like menu-driven services without constant user requests. In DVB-RCS specifically, bandwidth allocation is managed through schemes such as Continuous Rate Assignment (CRA) for guaranteed constant bit rates in real-time applications and Rate-Based Dynamic Capacity (RBDC) for adaptive allocation based on reported traffic rates, ensuring efficient resource use in shared uplinks. Subsequent evolutions, particularly in the second-generation DVB-RCS2 specification (ETSI EN 301 545-2, 2012 onward), have enhanced support for hybrid broadcast-broadband systems by incorporating advanced modulation like 16-APSK and integration with terrestrial IP networks. This allows seamless companion services where broadcast delivers high-volume content and return channels handle low-latency interactions, improving overall system efficiency for multimedia delivery.

Software Platforms and Applications

The Multimedia Home Platform (MHP), introduced in 2000 as ETSI TS 101 812 V1.1.1, serves as a foundational Java-based middleware standard for enabling interactive applications on DVB receivers. It provides a vendor-, broadcaster-, and author-neutral framework that supports the development and execution of applications using DVB-J, a subset of APIs tailored for digital TV, including lifecycle management via the Xlet interface. MHP defines several profiles, such as Enhanced Broadcast for non-interactive enhancements like and Interactive Broadcast for user-driven services, with later extensions accommodating hybrid broadcast-broadband scenarios through IP integration. Applications are signaled through the Application Information Table (), a DVB Service (SI) extension that specifies application descriptors, transport protocols, and initial parameters, allowing receivers to detect, download, and launch content dynamically. Security is enforced via Xlet isolation, where each application runs in a sandboxed domain with separate classloaders and a permission-based model that restricts access to resources like file systems or tuners, preventing unauthorized interactions. Building on MHP's principles, the , specified in ETSI TS 102 819 V1.2.1 from 2004, offers a low-level framework designed for enhanced portability of interactive applications across diverse platforms, including DVB (CI) modules and IP-based delivery systems. GEM standardizes core APIs for content referencing, service access, and data broadcasting while abstracting transport-specific details, such as object carousels or , to ensure applications can operate seamlessly without platform-dependent modifications. It supports profiles aligned with MHP but extends compatibility to non-broadcast environments, with application lifecycle and signaling also relying on the for cross-platform consistency. By focusing on semantic guarantees and minimal dependencies, GEM facilitates the reuse of Java-based Xlets in varied implementations, promoting global for DVB services. The Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) standard, evolving since its initial release as ETSI TS 102 796 V1.1.1 in 2010, represents a shift toward web-centric middleware, leveraging HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript for application development and execution on connected DVB receivers. Unlike MHP's Java focus, HbbTV applications run in a browser-like environment, enabling richer multimedia experiences through standards such as the HTML5 media element for video playback and Web APIs for user interactions, with signaling handled via AIT extensions for broadcast discovery and broadband bootstrapping. Integration with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows HbbTV devices to discover and control media renderers or servers in home networks, supporting features like content sharing across devices. Subsequent versions have advanced hybrid capabilities; for instance, HbbTV 2.0 (ETSI TS 102 796 V1.3.1, 2015) introduced support for adaptive streaming and companion screen interactions, while HbbTV 3.0 (ETSI TS 102 796 V1.7.1, 2023) enhances 4K/Ultra HD delivery via HEVC decoding in HTML5 and incorporates voice interaction APIs for hands-free control, including integration with external voice assistants. Security in HbbTV builds on web standards with content security policies and application isolation, ensuring safe execution of broadband-sourced content alongside broadcast signals.

Service Discovery and Integration

In DVB systems, service discovery traditionally relies on Service Information (SI) tables embedded in the MPEG-2 transport stream to enable receivers to locate and access available services within a broadcast network. The Network Information Table (NIT), identified by PID 0x0010, provides details on the physical organization of transport streams (TS), including parameters such as modulation, frequency, and network identifiers, allowing automatic tuning and network scanning. Other SI tables, like the Service Description Table (SDT) and Bouquet Association Table (BAT), complement the NIT by describing individual services and grouping them into logical bouquets, facilitating user-friendly navigation without manual configuration. To address the limitations of broadcast-only discovery in modern hybrid environments, the DVB Project introduced the DVB-I (Internet-based service Discovery) specification in November 2019, outlined in BlueBook A177 and subsequently standardized as ETSI TS 103 770. DVB-I employs a Service List Discovery (SLD) mechanism, where receivers bootstrap by querying a centralized or decentralized Service List Registry (SLR)—a public, operator-agnostic endpoint that provides URLs for regional or device-specific Service Lists in format over . These Service Lists signal available linear TV services across broadcast (e.g., , ) and broadband delivery, with broadband instances leveraging () manifests for and metadata integration. The standard defines Service Discovery (SD) mechanisms for detecting available services over the internet, Electronic Program Guide (EPG) information using XML structures compatible with DVB-SI, and integration of existing encryption systems such as DRM and CI+ for content protection. DVB-I provides platform-independent access to live TV over IP, ensuring a uniform user experience on traditional televisions, mobile devices, and applications, with support for SD-, HD-, and UHD-content, as well as integration into hybrid TV platforms like HbbTV. This approach ensures seamless discovery on internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and mobile receivers, without relying solely on . DVB-I supports hybrid broadcast-broadband integration by unifying service signaling in a single framework, allowing receivers to present a consistent Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) that mixes linear broadcast channels with IP-delivered equivalents, enhancing availability and resilience. Service scanning and updates are facilitated through periodic refreshes of Service Lists (e.g., via polling or push notifications) and integration with traditional SI tables for broadcast components, while the System Software Update (SSU) mechanism in DVB systems enables over-the-air updates to maintain compatibility with evolving hybrid features. For instance, SSU uses Update Notification Tables (UNT) in the transport stream to signal update availability, constraining scans to specific services and supporting targeted deployments in hybrid setups.

Differences from Proprietary OTT Services

In contrast to proprietary over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as Zattoo, waipu.tv, or Joyn, DVB-I offers an open, standardized interface for internet-based television services. This allows service providers to maintain control over their content and metadata while enabling device manufacturers to access standardized service lists, thereby promoting interoperability and reducing market fragmentation associated with proprietary solutions.

Criticisms and Challenges

Implementation of DVB-I faces several challenges, including dependency on stable internet connections for reliable service delivery, complexities in rights management and DRM implementation, difficulties in integrating with existing broadcaster infrastructures, and potential fragmentation among end devices lacking centralized platform support. As of 2025, DVB-I supports commercial deployments, including Eutelsat's Sat.tv Connect (launched September 2024, aggregating satellite and IP channels for European users), with recent advancements in BlueBook A177r7 (July 2025) adding signalling for new application types and CMCD support, and ongoing trials such as the FAVN-led initiative in (September 2025), Germany's preparation phase (March 2025 round table), and a global DVB-I competition (announced May 2025). These initiatives highlight DVB-I's role in transitioning to IP-centric TV ecosystems while preserving broadcast efficiency.

Global Adoption

Europe

Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standards have achieved near-universal adoption across , serving as the foundational technology for terrestrial, satellite, and cable television delivery in most countries. By 2023, digital terrestrial television (DTT) using and reached approximately 80 million households in the (EBU) member states, representing a significant portion of the continent's primary TV viewing platforms. This widespread deployment reflects a coordinated transition from analog systems, driven by national regulatory frameworks that aligned with policies to promote efficient use and enhanced content delivery. Terrestrial broadcasting via and its successor dominates free-to-air services in many European nations, with switchover processes completing over the past two decades. In the , the digital switchover began planning in 2002 and rolled out progressively from 2007, achieving full completion by October 2012, transitioning all households to services. introduced for high-definition (HD) broadcasting in major urban areas starting May 31, 2016, under the freenet TV platform, which initially offered six HD channels and expanded to over 40 by March 2017. In , the nationwide switch to HD on occurred in April 2016, utilizing the existing infrastructure with MPEG-4 compression to deliver full HD across the TNT (Télévision Numérique Terrestre) multiplexes, covering nearly all households. Satellite delivery, primarily through DVB-S2, remains the most prevalent method for direct-to-home (DTH) television, particularly in rural and cross-border regions. Operators like SES Astra at 19.2°E and at positions such as 13°E provide extensive coverage, serving over 100 million households across with hundreds of channels in multiple languages. In alone, DTH satellite reception accounted for 42% of TV households (about 16.4 million) in 2023, underscoring its dominance where terrestrial signals are weaker. Cable networks, employing , are integral in densely populated areas; in the , providers like deliver nearly all digital TV services via DVB-C to over 90% of households, while in , cable penetration exceeds 80%, with operators such as Telenet and relying on DVB-C for hybrid analog-digital transitions. Recent developments highlight ongoing enhancements to DVB infrastructure amid evolving viewer demands. Spain's National Technical Plan for Digital Terrestrial Television, approved in March 2025, mandates a phased migration to DVB-T2 for ultra-high-definition (UHD) broadcasting, requiring all new TVs sold from 2025 to support DVB-T2, HEVC, and UHD compatibility to enable three new UHD channels by 2027. In Germany, the DVB-I pilot initiative, launched in September 2022 and led by ARD, ZDF, RTL Group, and other stakeholders, successfully completed Phase 1 by March 2023, testing service provisioning and device integration for linear TV over IP, with subsequent preparations advancing through the "DVB-I Round Table" initiative launched in 2024, aiming for market readiness by 2025 to integrate broadcast and IP services seamlessly. In Italy, RAI initiated DVB-I market trials in 2022 to explore internet-based TV delivery, contributing to broader European efforts in hybrid broadcasting. In the United Kingdom, the Digital Television Group (DTG) has developed a comprehensive DVB-I Test Suite since 2022 to validate implementations on connected TVs and set-top boxes, supporting ongoing tests for interoperability. These pilot projects exemplify the practical implementation of DVB-I across Europe, complementing traditional DVB standards with IP-centric enhancements. Italy's tivùsat platform, a free-to-air satellite service using DVB-S2, completed its full migration to the standard by 2020, now offering over 50 HD channels via Eutelsat at 13°E, serving as a key alternative in areas with limited terrestrial coverage. These advancements are underpinned by regulatory harmonization, notably Directive 2007/65/EC on Audiovisual Media Services, which amended earlier frameworks to facilitate the digital switchover, promote cross-border content distribution, and ensure technology-neutral standards like DVB for efficient broadcasting across member states. By fostering and efficiency, the directive has contributed to DVB's role in delivering over 80% of European television services digitally as of 2023.

Asia and Middle East

In and the , DVB standards have seen varied adoption amid competition from regional alternatives like and DTMB, with satellite-based DVB-S and playing a prominent role in reaching rural and dispersed populations, while terrestrial and implementations support urban hybrid services integrating broadcast with IP delivery. By 2023, DVB technologies served hundreds of millions of households across the region, particularly via satellite in underserved areas, enabling efficient content distribution for diverse linguistic and cultural markets. Japan primarily employs the ISDB-T standard for terrestrial , which was fully implemented following analog switch-off on July 24, 2011, covering over 99% of households with high-definition and mobile services. However, broadcasting for BS (broadcast ) and CS () digital services has utilized DVB-S since its introduction in 1996 by providers like PerfecTV!, marking 's early adoption of the European standard for pay-TV and multi-channel delivery. Recent hybrid trials in have explored integrating ISDB-T with broadband for interactive applications, such as IP-enhanced program guides and on-demand content, though full-scale DVB-hybrid deployments remain limited due to the dominance of ISDB ecosystems. Taiwan adopted DVB-T as its terrestrial standard in 2001, initiating test broadcasts in 2002 and expanding coverage progressively through the mid-2000s, with full rollout achieving nationwide availability by 2010. Analog switch-off for terrestrial services was completed on July 1, 2012, transitioning all channels to digital, while cable operators achieved full digitalization by 2017, incorporating for enhanced hybrid viewing. This shift supported HDTV adoption and laid groundwork for IP integration, with enabling robust signal propagation in Taiwan's varied terrain. In , was selected for , with services launching in 2007 to provide high-definition programming and achieve 75% population coverage by 2008. Analog switch-off occurred on December 1, 2020, marking a complete transition to digital, now emphasizing interactive digital TV (iDTV) platforms that incorporate HbbTV for hybrid broadcast-broadband experiences, such as connected apps and personalized content delivery. Satellite dominates in and , facilitating the distribution of Persian- and Hebrew-language channels to domestic and diaspora audiences, with limited terrestrial deployments due to geographic and regulatory challenges. In , trials began in the early 2010s, but satellite services via on platforms like Badr and Hotbird satellites carry major state and international channels, supporting ongoing digital transition efforts. completed its terrestrial switch-off on March 31, 2011, yet remains essential for satellite pay-TV providers like Yes, broadcasting Hebrew content with high-efficiency encoding for reliable rural reception. Malaysia and the Philippines have conducted DVB-T2 pilots since the early 2010s as part of broader digital migration strategies, focusing on improved spectrum efficiency for HD and mobile services, though full adoption remains pending amid evaluations of alternatives. In , initial DVB-T tests in 2006 evolved into DVB-T2 trials by 2010, culminating in official launch of the myFreeview service in 2017 and analog switch-off on October 31, 2019, with hybrid features for IP-enhanced TV. The explored DVB-T2 through regional discussions in 2010, conducting pilots to assess performance in archipelagic conditions, but ultimately prioritized ISDB-T, with analog switch-off delayed and beginning in in late 2025 or 2026, aiming for nationwide completion thereafter.

Africa

In Africa, the adoption of DVB standards has primarily emphasized terrestrial and delivery to bridge gaps in rural and underserved regions, enabling broader access to digital broadcasting amid limited fixed networks. adopted the DVB-T2 standard for digital terrestrial television transmission in 2011, with the analogue switchover process initiating thereafter but facing repeated delays due to logistical and subsidy challenges; as of late 2022, the network covered approximately 20% of the population, with ongoing implementation and analog switch-off scheduled for March 31, 2025. launched DVB-T services in 2015 through the state-owned Signet network as the signal distributor, marking the start of digital migration, which was completed in phases by the end of 2015 in line with international deadlines, though full nationwide rollout extended into later years. In , DVB-T2 was selected for digital terrestrial television in 2015, with ongoing implementation as of 2020; DVB-S transmission has supplemented coverage for remote and isolated communities where terrestrial signals are impractical. Sub-Saharan Africa saw early enthusiasm for mobile DVB-H trials in the mid-2000s, particularly in urban centers like and , aimed at delivering broadcast content to handheld devices, but these efforts were largely abandoned by the late 2010s due to insufficient consumer uptake and the rise of mobile internet alternatives. Satellite platforms have filled this void effectively, with SES partnering with operators like to deploy DVB-S/S2-based direct-to-home services; by 2023, such platforms contributed to over 26 million satellite pay-TV subscribers across the continent, supporting content delivery to more than 50 million households when including reach. alone reported 13 million DVB subscribers in Africa as of recent operations. Challenges to DVB penetration persist, including high upfront costs for set-top boxes and decoders, which restrict adoption among low-income populations and result in overall TV household penetration below 42% in . Growth is nonetheless evident through subsidized pay-TV models, with the sector projected to add 12 million subscribers by 2029, driven by affordable packages targeting rural expansion.

Americas

In , adoption of DVB standards remains limited primarily due to the dominance of the ATSC system for terrestrial broadcasting. The relies heavily on ATSC for over-the-air digital TV, with minimal deployment of DVB-T or DVB-T2, as the has prioritized ATSC 3.0 for next-generation services. Cable operators, known as multiple-system operators (MSOs), predominantly use QAM modulation rather than , though some international or niche services incorporate DVB-C elements. broadcasting, however, sees significant DVB-S/S2 usage; , a major provider, employs DVB-S2 for its Latin American extensions, serving regions beyond the core U.S. market with high-efficiency transmission. In , terrestrial TV follows the ATSC standard similar to the U.S., with cable networks like focusing on QAM-based digital delivery rather than widespread DVB-C adoption, though services align with DVB-S/S2 for cross-border compatibility. In , DVB standards find stronger footing in satellite and select terrestrial applications amid competition from ISDB-T and ATSC variants. Colombia adopted DVB-T2 as its digital terrestrial standard in 2012, initiating a hybrid analog-digital phase from 2019 with a target full switchover by the end of that year to cover 88% of the population via infrastructure. By 2025, the transition aims for complete digital coverage, enhancing signal quality and enabling HD services, though delays in rural areas have extended the hybrid period. Brazil's primary terrestrial system is the ISDB-T-based SBTVD, but satellite pay-TV leader utilizes for its multi-channel offerings, broadcasting from 32e at 43.1°W with advanced modulation like 32APSK to support over 3.5 million subscribers as of late 2023. Overall, DVB-connected households in the exceed 100 million as of 2023, driven largely by services with proprietary adaptations; for instance, () reported 13.6 million subscribers using DVB-S2-compatible platforms across 11 countries, while contributed significantly to the region's pay-TV base of approximately 53-54 million total subscriptions. These deployments emphasize DVB's role in cable and segments, often hybridized with local standards to address urban-rural divides and constraints.

Oceania

In , the deployment of Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial () began in major cities in 2001, with the nationwide analog-to-digital switchover occurring progressively from 2008 and completing on 10 December 2013. This transition enabled high-definition (HD) broadcasting using with MPEG-4 compression, significantly expanding channel capacity and service quality for viewers. The Freeview platform, launched in 2008, aggregates these services, providing access to over 20 channels including HD variants from major networks like ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten, and achieving 99% population coverage through terrestrial transmissions. In , services commenced in early 2008, initially covering 75% of the population in urban areas, and expanded to 86.5% by 2011-2012 through additional transmitter sites. The full analog switchover was finalized on 1 December 2013, marking the end of parallel analog operations and enabling a unified digital ecosystem. The Freeview service delivers channels via , while the platform, a between Sky Television and broadcasters launched in 2011, provided bundled digital satellite and terrestrial access until its closure in March 2017, after which users transitioned to standalone Freeview offerings. Satellite delivery plays a crucial role in Oceania's remote regions, particularly through Australia's service, which utilizes the standard on the C1/D3 satellites to retransmit terrestrial free-to-air channels. Introduced in 2010 to bridge coverage gaps and fully rolled out by following the terrestrial switchover, VAST serves over 200,000 households in regional and remote areas, including black spots, with a safety-net function for in-fill retransmission. Recent advancements include trials of for enhanced capacity, with successful 4K UHD demonstrations conducted in 2019 using HEVC encoding to assess feasibility for future over-the-air broadcasts. Hybrid Broadcast-Broadband TV (HbbTV) integration within the Freeview ecosystem has enabled catch-up TV and on-demand features since 2014, allowing viewers to access interactive content via connected set-top boxes and smart TVs without disrupting core delivery. By 2023, penetration neared universality, with approximately 10 million households equipped with DVB-compatible receivers across and , supported by stable average TV ownership rates of 2.2 per household.

Implementations and Products

Broadcasting Equipment

Broadcasting equipment for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) encompasses professional-grade hardware and integrated systems designed for signal generation, , encoding, modulation, and in transmission networks. These components form the backbone of DVB , enabling broadcasters to prepare and distribute transport streams compliant with ETSI standards across terrestrial, satellite, and cable delivery methods. Key functionalities include (FEC) application, transport stream (TS) , and conditional access system (CAS) integration to support secure multi-channel playout. Encoders and modulators are essential devices for converting video sources into DVB-compliant signals, performing TS multiplexing to combine multiple program streams and applying FEC encoding such as Reed-Solomon or convolutional coding to enhance robustness against transmission errors. For DVB-T2, specialized encoders like Harmonic's ViBE EM series handle high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) compression and statistical multiplexing for optimized bandwidth use in single-frequency networks. Similarly, Evertz's ZMOD-X1 series modulators support DVB-T/T2 modulation schemes, including orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) with up to 256-QAM constellations, facilitating efficient spectrum utilization in terrestrial broadcasts. These devices often integrate IP-to-RF workflows, allowing seamless transition from contribution feeds to final modulated outputs. Headends serve as centralized processing hubs where incoming signals are aggregated, encrypted via CAS for pay-TV services, and prepared for distribution, incorporating scramblers and multiplexers for multi-channel operations. Ericsson's unified platforms, such as the MX8400 series, provide integrated multiplexing and CAS support for DVB environments, enabling operators to manage MPEG-2/4 streams with embedded entitlement control messages for secure delivery. These systems streamline playout by combining video processing, signaling insertion, and output formatting, reducing latency in hybrid DVB-IP setups. Test equipment ensures compliance and performance of DVB signals through precise measurements of (BER) and (SNR), critical for maintaining service quality across the transmission chain. Signal analyzers, such as those compliant with ETSI TR 101 290, monitor parameters like carrier-to-noise ratio (C/N) and (MER) in real-time, with Priority 1 tests focusing on essential TS integrity like sync byte errors. Compliance testers from vendors like verify adherence to DVB specifications, using constellation diagrams to detect impairments in QAM or OFDM signals. The DVB broadcasting equipment market features major vendors including , which offers modular receivers and encoders for integrated headends, and Sencore, known for its MRD series receiver-decoders supporting /S2X demodulation in professional workflows. Cost trends as of 2025 show entry-level encoders and modulators starting from approximately $2,500 per unit, with high-end integrated systems exceeding $20,000-$50,000, driven by advancements in 4K/HEVC support and declining prices due to of components.

Consumer Devices and Receivers

Consumer devices supporting Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standards primarily include set-top boxes, televisions with integrated tuners, and portable receivers designed for end-user access to broadcast services. These devices enable decoding of DVB signals for terrestrial (/T2), cable (), and satellite (DVB-S/S2) transmissions, often incorporating hybrid features that combine broadcast with broadband connectivity for enhanced functionality. As of 2025, native support for DVB-I remains limited in consumer products. Set-top boxes represent a key category of DVB consumer devices, with hybrid models supporting and Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) being prevalent in regions with terrestrial broadcasting. For instance, Humax offers Android-based set-top boxes like the Humax models, which integrate /S2X tuners with HbbTV support, 4K UHD decoding via HEVC, and built-in for accessing hybrid services. Similarly, TechniSat's DIGIT ISIO series features triple tuners (/T2/C), 4K UHD playback, and connectivity (via ) for hybrid applications. These hybrid capabilities allow users to access interactive applications and on-demand content alongside linear broadcasts. Integrated DVB tuners are commonly embedded in smart televisions, particularly in European markets where compliance with and standards is required for cable and terrestrial reception. Samsung smart TVs, such as models in the EU series, include /C tuners and CI+ slots for inserting Conditional Access Modules (CAMs) to decrypt pay-TV services without external hardware. LG televisions, like those in the UHD lineup, similarly feature built-in /T2 compliance and CI+ interfaces, supporting H.265/HEVC decoding for HD and UHD content while accommodating CAMs for secure access to encrypted channels. These integrated solutions reduce the need for separate receivers and enhance user convenience through unified interfaces. Mobile receivers utilizing DVB-T2-Lite, a lightweight profile of the DVB-T2 standard optimized for portable and handheld devices, have seen limited adoption following the decline of the earlier DVB-H standard for mobile TV. DVB-T2-Lite supports lower-power consumption and simpler implementations for on-the-go viewing, but its uptake remains constrained as consumer preferences have shifted toward IP-based streaming on smartphones and tablets rather than dedicated broadcast handhelds. The global market for DVB-enabled consumer devices reflects widespread deployment, powering digital TV services in over 160 countries. Certifications play a crucial role in ensuring , with the DVB Project authorizing the use of official logos—such as the or emblems—on compliant products after verification of adherence to standards, helping consumers identify reliable devices.

Future Directions

Emerging Specifications

In recent years, the DVB Project has focused on developing specifications that enhance efficiency and adaptability to modern media demands, particularly post-2023. These emerging standards aim to integrate advanced codecs, native IP delivery, and adaptive streaming techniques to support higher resolutions and flexible content distribution over broadcast networks. One key advancement is DVB-NIP (Native IP Broadcasting), published as ETSI TS 103 876 V1.1.1 in September 2024. This specification defines an end-to-end system for delivering IP packets directly over DVB broadcast bearers, such as and terrestrial networks, enabling both linear and non-linear video services in a platform-agnostic manner. By leveraging existing DVB infrastructure while minimizing reliance on legacy transport streams, DVB-NIP facilitates seamless integration of broadcast with IP-based ecosystems, improving for content providers targeting diverse devices. Initial trials of DVB-NIP began in 2025, including demonstrations at IBC 2025 and deployments by operators like for direct-to-home platforms. Enhancements to DVB-T2, introduced in updated implementation profiles in 2024, incorporate support for Ultra High Definition (UHD) and 8K resolutions through the Versatile Video Coding (VVC) codec. VVC provides up to 50% better compression efficiency compared to (HEVC), making high-resolution content viable on bandwidth-constrained terrestrial broadcast channels like DVB-T2. These profiles enable broadcasters to deliver 8K services with improved quality while maintaining compatibility with existing DVB-T2 infrastructure. The DVB-DASH specification, revised in December 2024 as BlueBook A168r8, updates for DVB services, with extensions supporting broadcast paths via . This allows for adaptive bitrate delivery of (ISOBMFF)-based content over IP networks integrated with broadcast, optimizing for varying network conditions and enabling hybrid delivery scenarios. The updates emphasize interoperability and conformance for live and on-demand video, building on MPEG-DASH standards to enhance streaming resilience in broadcast environments. Significant milestones include the finalization of DVB-I (Internet-based delivery) implementation guidelines in July 2025, published as BlueBook A184r2, which provide operational recommendations for deploying internet-delivered TV services alongside traditional broadcasts. These guidelines support enhanced service discovery and content protection, aligning with the broader evolution toward IP-native broadcasting.

Integration with IP and Hybrid Systems

The integration of Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standards with IP networks and hybrid systems enables seamless delivery of television services across broadcast and infrastructures, enhancing user experience through complementary technologies like Broadcast. In 2024, the DVB Project collaborated with the (EBU) and Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) to engage in Release 19, incorporating DVB specifications for (MBMS) bearers to support Further evolved MBMS (FeMBMS). This synergy allows Broadcast to coexist with using Future Extension Frames (FEF), providing mobile efficiency gains such as 2-3 dB robustness improvements at low speeds (3 km/h) and 4-7 dB at high speeds (60 km/h) via Time-Frequency Interleaving (TFI), which optimizes by 0.5-1.2 dB over alternatives like ATSC 3.0. Hybrid systems further leverage DVB-I for , integrating with HbbTV versions 3.0 and 3.1 to enable cloud-native applications and AI-driven , where content recommendations adapt in real-time based on viewer behavior. HbbTV 3.0, released in late 2023, supports cloud-based execution of user interfaces and enhanced fallback mechanisms via DVB-I, allowing seamless transitions between broadcast and IP delivery for features like time-shifted viewing and . This integration facilitates hybrid workflows, combining DVB's broadcast reliability with IP's , as demonstrated in pilots where AI improves engagement through voice control and multiscreen support. Global trends underscore the push toward hybrid DVB deployments, with Germany initiating the DVB-I Round Table in 2024 to prepare for a 2025 market launch, involving public broadcasters like ARD and ZDF alongside private entities to standardize service discovery and ensure interoperability. In Spain, the 2025 National Technical Plan for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) adopts DVB-T2 for UHD broadcasts, incorporating hybrid IP elements to extend UHD Spain's offerings across DTT, satellite, and HbbTV platforms, enabling broader access to high-quality content without full infrastructure overhauls. These initiatives reflect a broader shift, with projections indicating that hybrid TV households could reach approximately 50% globally by 2030, driven by convergence of broadcast and streaming. Despite these advances, challenges persist in hybrid DVB systems, particularly between broadcast and mobile networks in the UHF band (470-698 MHz), where innovative mechanisms like targeted are needed to accommodate without disrupting DTT services post-2034. (QoS) issues arise in hybrid delivery, requiring robust interworking to maintain low latency and high reliability across broadcast and paths, as outlined in ETSI guidelines for DVB-I and Media Streaming. Addressing these hurdles through policy solutions and technical standards will be essential for scaling hybrid adoption.

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