The “Live TV” button is now just another app on the smart TV home screen. DVB-I addresses the structural problem behind that shift — fragmented service discovery, lost prominence, and broadcaster data locked behind platform intermediaries. Mika Kanerva makes the case for why the industry needs to take it seriously, and soon.
As broadcasting seems to migrate into an all-IP-based network, the business requirements for robust and simple scaling solutions become essential. Two important new complementary elements of DVB-I and 5G Broadcast offer a fresh approach to an old peak capacity problem, offering reliability and reach. DVB-I offers a standardized way to describe and discover television services
In this article Rolling out a DVB-I service is a strategic move that enables broadcasters and service providers to deliver television programming seamlessly over broadcast and broadband networks. Here we offer a methodical guide to the successful rollout of DVB-I balancing technical concerns, business requirements, and regulatory compliance. The 10-step process outlined in this blog
Introduction: From Specification to Real-World Use As television continues shifting towards internet-based delivery, broadcasters and operators must handle the complexities of both traditional broadcast infrastructure and emerging IP-based distribution. DVB-I is the standard for TV service discovery that allows receivers to find channel lists containing services in both DVB broadcast and online streaming delivery. It’s
Learn how DVB-I, the latest standard from the DVB Project, streamlines content discovery and enhances multi-device user experiences.
Learn how DVB-I combines the reliability of broadcast TV with the flexibility of broadband, supporting advanced features like UHD, HDR and hybrid program guides.
Background: DVB-I android application for Media Broadcast Sofia Digital developed a DVB-I demonstrator application for Media Broadcast in Germany in 2023. The application was designed for Android televisions and smartphones, providing users with access to a comprehensive list of DVB-I services along with EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data. The application adhered to the DVB-I standard,
