• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

SWR launches HbbTV teletext for smart TVs

April 8, 2025 22.25 Europe/London By Broadband TV News Correspondent

German public broadcaster ARD’s South-Western regional affiliate SWR has introduced a modernised version of its teletext as an HbbTV-based service.

Filed Under: HbbTV, Newsline, TV Tagged With: ARD, Red Button, SWR, Teletext Edited: 15 April 2025 13:19

Deutsche Telekom adds teletext to MagentaTV

May 22, 2024 09.13 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German telco Deutsche Telekom now also offers teletext on its TV platform MagentaTV.

Filed Under: Newsline, Platforms Tagged With: Deutsche Telekom, MagentaTV, MagentaTV One, Teletext Edited: 22 May 2024 09:14

TeraVolt develops HbbTV teletext client for ARD

January 13, 2022 11.23 Europe/London By Broadband TV News Correspondent

German service provider TeraVolt has been commissioned by public broadcast network ARD to develop a client system for all HbbTV-based ARD teletext services.

Filed Under: HbbTV, Newsline, Standards Tagged With: ARD, Frauke Langguth, HbbTV, Oliver Koch, Teletext, TeraVolt Edited: 13 January 2022 14:18

RTL Nederland drops teletext service

January 11, 2017 09.29 Europe/London By Robert Briel

As of April 1, 2017 RTL Nederland will stop offering news via teletext (RTL Text).

Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: RTL Nederland, Teletext, The Netherlands Edited: 11 January 2017 09:29

VRT terminates Teletext service

June 1, 2016 07.59 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Belgian Flemish language public broadcaster VRT has pulled the plug out of its teletekst service on May 31.

Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Belgium, Teletext, VRT Edited: 1 June 2016 08:04

VRT ends telextext on June 1

April 20, 2016 10.24 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Belgian Flemish language public broadcaster VRT will pull the plug out of its teletekst service on June 1.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Belgium, Teletext, VRT Edited: 20 April 2016 10:25

Teletext Holidays joins Virgin TiVo

July 6, 2012 10.38 Europe/London By Julian Clover

One of the UK’s most iconic brands is to maintain its presence on TV screens through a deal with Virgin Media. Teletext Holidays, which is slated to leave Freeview DTT […]

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Teletext, TiVo, UK, Virgin Media Edited: 6 July 2012 10:38

ORF Teletext reports record viewership

April 18, 2012 09.23 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Good old analogue teletext is doing well with viewers in Austria. Public broadcaster ORF said it now reaches 2.22 million viewers a week.

Filed Under: Newsline, Research Tagged With: ORF, Teletext Edited: 18 April 2012 09:26

Management buyout for Teletext

December 14, 2011 10.18 Europe/London By Julian Clover

The Daily Mail and General Trust has announced plans to sell its majority stake in Teletext Ltd to the operator’s management.

Filed Under: Finance, Newsline Tagged With: Teletext, UK Edited: 6 July 2012 10:36

Teletext fined £225,000 for early closure

May 27, 2010 15.47 Europe/London By Julian Clover

The UK regulator Ofcom has called up the highest ever number on Teletext Limited after the news and information service closed its public teletext service ahead of schedule.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Teletext Edited: 28 May 2010 11:48

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Latest News

  • IMG to produce international coverage of DFB‑Pokal from 2026/27
  • Broad coalition urges EU to preserve net neutrality in Digital Networks Act
  • SES powers global distribution of FIFA World Cup coverage
  • Freeview switch-off would be an “unprecedented gamble”, report warns
  • European media groups urge Lithuania to address remaining concerns over LRT reforms

Philipp Rotermund

One Burning Question with NEM Dubrovnik 2026 Speakers

Behind every headline-making series, platform launch, or ratings success, there’s a bigger conversation shaping the future of the industry. From audience behaviour and content discovery to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – some of the most important topics in TV and streaming still don’t get enough attention. That’s why we asked NEM Dubrovnik 2026 speakers One Burning Question: … [Read More ...]

Most Popular

  • Freeview switch-off would be an “unprecedented gamble”, report warns
    Freeview switch-off would be an “unprecedented gamble”, report warns
  • NEM Dubrovnik highlights consolidation, AI and YouTube's growing role in television
    NEM Dubrovnik highlights consolidation, AI and YouTube's growing role in television
  • RTL Deutschland reshapes transformation and strategy leadership ahead of Sky integration
    RTL Deutschland reshapes transformation and strategy leadership ahead of Sky integration
  • Disney+ adds live sports channel in France through L’Équipe partnership
    Disney+ adds live sports channel in France through L’Équipe partnership
  • DAZN promises immersive World Cup experience for Spain, Italy and Japan
    DAZN promises immersive World Cup experience for Spain, Italy and Japan
  • DFB.TV expands World Cup coverage with Telekom highlights package
    DFB.TV expands World Cup coverage with Telekom highlights package
  • Arqiva proposes slimmed-down Freeview network through to 2045
    Arqiva proposes slimmed-down Freeview network through to 2045

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

44 Telegraph Street
Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 3QF
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2026 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

Loading Comments...

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.