This paper gives a brief overview of the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) project. Starting in 1993, this project produced standards for digital broadcasting in all media (satellite, cable, terrestrial) using return channels of various kinds. In the current phase, DVB has also embraced Internet Protocol (IP) based delivery on telco and cable. Categories and Subject Descriptors A.1 INTRODUCTORY AND SURVEY C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design – Packet-switching networks - Wireless communication C.2.2 Network Protocols C.2.3 Network Operations - Network management C.2.6 Internetworking - Standards General Terms: Standardization