The TV-WEB project developed and tested a comprehensive pilot system for broadcasting multimedia content and internet services over digital terrestrial television (DTT/DVB-T). The main goal of the project was to increase the accessibility of audio-video and web services for end-users who are at risk of digital exclusion due to age, disability, economic hardship, or geographical limitations. By doing so, the project directly contributes to closing the digital divide and strengthening digital inclusion.

The innovation of the project is based on aggregating web content into a so-called push-service carousel, enabling its distribution across the digital television network—even in cases where users lack a return internet connection. The system provides an interactive experience that closely mimics two-way data communications, which is of paramount importance for residents of areas without a reliable internet infrastructure.

Within the project’s scope, pilot implementations were executed, and various stakeholders were involved, ensuring a broad social and economic impact across the Southeast European region. A vital part of the project was also the process of designing, testing, and evaluating user experience, which ensured that the developed solutions are well-tailored to vulnerable groups.

The TV-WEB project thus represents a significant contribution to the development of an “equal opportunity” region and the sustainable use of ICT to reduce digital exclusion.

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http://www.see-tvweb.eu/

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1,430,048.90€

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SEE/D/0067/3.2/X

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