NOS Open Teletext

NOS Open Teletext

Want to stay informed of the latest news? Consult NOS Teletext via the TV, PC or app.


More and more countries are stopping with Teletext. For example, the Belgian Teletext was discontinued in 2016 due to disappointing visitor numbers. In the Netherlands, for example, RTL and FOX Sports stopped this a year later. Nevertheless, NOS Teletext remains popular. Every day 3.5 million people view the NOS news pages via television, website or app. Pages 101 (news), 200 (TV guide), 600 (sports), 701 (weather), 818 (Eredivisie football results) and 888 (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing) have been the most visited for years.

Simply open Teletext on the TV via the remote control.

Digital television

  • Take the remote control from the media box.
  • Switch to NPO 1,2 or 3.
  • Press the Teletext button. The symbol on the button depends on the TV provider. For example, a rectangle with three horizontal lines (KPN) or TEXT for Ziggo’s Horizon box. If necessary, read the manual or the website of the TV provider.
  • Key in a page number using the number keys you use to go to a station.
  • Ready to watch Teletext? Press the Teletext button to return to the TV channel.

Analog television

  • Grab the TV remote.
  • Switch to NPO 1, 2 or 3.
  • Press the button with the Teletext symbol. This is usually a rectangle with three hyphens in it.
  • Key in a page number using the number keys you use to go to a station.
  • Done with Teletext? Press the Teletext button to return to the TV channel.

Simply consult teletext via the site and save favorite pages. Think page 801 if you like football or 426 for the pop agenda.

  • Surf with the internet browser to www.nos.nl/teletekst
  • Use the right arrow or number keys to move to a page.
  • Add any favorites by going to a page and then clicking Page [nummer pagina] add.
  • Delete favorite? Under ‘Favorites’, click on the cross behind the page.

Watch TV and open Teletext at the same time? Which can! View the news easily on your smartphone or tablet via the NOS Teletext app. This is how it works:

  • If necessary, install the app first via the App Store or Play Store.
  • Open NOS Teletext.
  • The 101 page opens. Tap the dashed right arrow at the top to go to the next page. If necessary, go back by tapping the arrow to the left with a line.
  • Already have a page in mind? Tap the current page number at the top and enter the desired number.
  • If necessary, save your frequently visited pages as favourites.
    • Tap the star icon (iOS) or the three dots (Android) in the top right.
    • Tap on add to favourites (iOS) or Add Favorite (Android).
    • Tap on Keep or save.
  • View favourites? Tap the star icon (iOS) or the three dots (Android) in the top right. On an Android phone, select Favorites. Then tap the name of the page to open it.
  • Navigate via the colored dots at the bottom to another category, such as Sport.
  • Android users can also share pages. To do this, tap the icon with the three connected dots at the top right and then tap the desired medium, such as whatsapp.

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