aText-TV - Teletext - Fast teletext browsing

Celebrating over a decade of dedication to Android teletext enthusiasts!

aText-TV serves as an efficient mini-browser designed for navigating teletext content.

Users can explore all available channels through gestures, link selections, and direct page number entry. Additional functionalities include zoom capabilities and monitoring for changes in page content.

Available Channels:

* Austria: ORF, ORF 2, ORF III, Orf Sport Plus, Kabel Eins, Kabel Eins Doku, Pro Sieben, Pro Sieben Maxx, Sat 1, Sat 1 Gold, Sixx

* Belgium: RTBF

* Denmark: DR1, DR2

* Finland: YLE, MTV3

* Germany: ARD, BR, HR, NDR, RTL, SR, ZDF, Eurosport, Kabel Eins, Kabel Eins Doku, N-TV, Pro Sieben, Pro Sieben Maxx, RBB, Sat 1, Sat 1 Gold, Sixx, Sport 1, Tele 5, VOX, MDR

* Italy: RAI Abruzzo, Alto Adige, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Marche, Molise, Nazionale, Piemonte, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicilia, Toscana, Trentino

* Netherlands: NOS

* Norway: NRK

* Portugal: RTP

* Spain: TVE, Antena3

* Sweden: SVT

* Switzerland: SF1, SF2, TSR1, TSR2, TSI1, TSI2, Pro Sieben, Pro Sieben Maxx, Sat 1, Sat 1 Gold, Sixx, Kabel Eins, Puls8

Be aware that certain channels might cease to function due to adjustments made by the service providers.

THIS APPLICATION FUNCTIONS AS A WEB BROWSER. ALL CONTENT IS DIRECTLY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE SERVICE PROVIDER'S WEBSITES BY USERS.

Review: A Nostalgic Portal to Europe's Living Teletext Heritage

For over ten years, aText-TV has been my indispensable digital gateway to the vibrant, fast-paced world of European teletext – and using it feels like reuniting with an old friend while discovering something new every day. Unlike generic browsers, this app truly understands the unique charm and utility of teletext interfaces. The gesture-based navigation – swiping effortlessly between pages or jumping directly by number – makes browsing shockingly intuitive and keeps the experience wonderfully fluid. Zooming in perfectly clarifies even densely packed pages without distortion. What truly excites me, however, is the thrill of discovery: hopping across 25+ supported channels from 12 countries, from Germany's comprehensive ARD pages to RAI's regional Italian updates and Sweden's SVT headlines, all within seconds. 

It transforms my phone into a living archive of news, sports snippets, weather, travel info, and quirky local services. The page change monitoring is a standout feature for real-time following; I adore leaving it tracking a sports ticker or stock update, knowing I won’t miss crucial shifts. While modern web dominates, aText-TV preserves the immediacy and efficiency that made teletext iconic. For anyone who remembers – or wants to experience – this unique slice of digital culture, or simply needs a hyper-efficient information feed, this passion project is a lovingly crafted, indispensable tool.

Key FAQs Based on Usage:

Q: Does this app create or host any teletext content itself?

A: No. aText-TV functions solely as a specialized web browser. It accesses and displays content directly from the service providers' official websites (like broadcaster servers). It does not generate or store the teletext data.

Q: How does the "monitor page changes" feature work?

A: When enabled on a specific teletext page, the app checks it periodically. If the content on the provider's server changes during these checks, the app will alert you (e.g., by sound/vibration or visual indicator, depending on settings), allowing you to instantly see the update.

Q: Why might a channel stop working?

A: Teletext services rely entirely on the broadcasters/providers. If they discontinue their service, change their web access methods, or significantly alter their page structure, the corresponding channel in aText-TV may cease to function through no fault of the app itself. The description clearly notes this dependency.

Q: What makes this different from just using a regular browser?

A: aText-TV is meticulously optimized for the unique presentation and navigation style of teletext. Gesture controls, direct page number entry, efficient channel switching, the page monitor, and its clean interface dedicated solely to teletext parsing offer a significantly smoother and more authentic experience than a standard mobile browser trying to render these pages.