About the Digital TV Group

From setting the UK technical standards to supporting new platforms, our membership joins up the entire digital TV ecosystem to provide a seamless experience for UK viewers, across all content, on all devices.

Transforming TV through innovation

For more than 25 years the DTG has been central to driving digital TV innovation in the UK. From driving the digital TV switchover to making interactive TV happen, rolling out on-demand TV, and introducing HDTV and UHD TV.

We work with the best of industry on the future of television – embracing the convergence of content and networks to efficiently deliver video to all screens, across all devices, in all formats.

Setting the standards

The DTG is not just a centre of innovation for UK digital TV. DTG Testing is a vital resource for TV and IP industries and a trusted partner to the regulators.

Maintaining standards

Our team works daily to maintain standards across digital TV platforms so retailers and broadcasters know they are working with certified manufacturers and devices they can trust.

Producing resources

Each year our technical experts produce real-world test reports, white papers, best practice guidelines and the D-Book, the definitive list of specifications for UK digital TV.

Testing and accreditation centre

The Zoo at DTG Testing is the UK’s only comprehensive testing and accreditation centre for digital TV devices and services.

Led by leaders

Our industry expertise is drawn from a broad church of senior stakeholders. Our 25-strong council brings together the best thinkers from across broadcasters, technology providers and manufacturers to inform our work, policy, and direction.

Our members

BFBS
RNIB
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Freeview
ITV
NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC