Teletext: The Surprisingly Persistent Archaic Tech

Often dismissed as outdated, teletext surprisingly remains popular in many countries. This article explores its global history, from the UK's Ceefax and France's Antiope to the emergence of North American Presentation Level Protocol Syntax (NAPLPS) and unique Asian developments (Japan and Korea). It traces teletext's divergent paths in East and West during the Cold War, and its adaptation across languages and cultures. Despite competition from the internet and PCs, teletext persists in some nations; the article investigates this longevity and its unexpected uses, including adult content.