RTL stops RTL TEXT

As of April 1, 2017 RTL stop offering news via teletext (RTL TEXT).

Many functions of teletext have now been taken over by new websites, social media and the Electronic Program Guide. The number of RTL TEXT users went back thereby, which makes that the medium is no longer profitable enough to keep in position.

Consumers who RTL TEXT see after April 1, 2017, is drawn to the main page at stopping RTL TEXT and referred to other news sources.