DTT Deployment Data

This page provides a snapshot of the status of digital terrestrial television (DTT) deployments around the world.

DVB Members can access a detailed database (login required) tracking the implementation of digital terrestrial television globally. The database is maintained in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union and Broadcast Networks Europe.

DTT system choice map

The map above illustrates that DVB solutions are used for terrestrial broadcasting in most parts of the world. The main exceptions are North and South America, where ATSC and ISDB-T respectively are dominant.

Both China and Japan use their own self-developed systems.

DTT system choice chart

DVB-T and/or DVB-T2 has been implemented or adopted in 147 countries worldwide.

DTT services on air

As illustrated in the map and chart above, DTT services are on air in 82% of the world’s countries, representing 91.3% of its population.