The interactive island: Singapore's teleview system

In the mid-1980s, Singapore began trials of a new form of public information service. Known as Teleview, the new service is an advanced interactive information-distribution system, aimed at bringing the information age into the homes and offices of all Singaporeans. Teleview has combined the interactive capability of videotext with the high data transmission rate capability of broadcast. The combination of telephone line and dedicated TV channel allows the system to respond to data requests, which can include complex screen images