The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus and an
information providing apparatus. Information for indexes is obtained
through a network, and information screens are classified by this
information to create a menu screen. In this manner, the present
invention can be applied to a set-top box for digital satellite
broadcasting, and a desired program and the like can be selected easily
and rapidly even in case where a large number of information screens such
as programs and the like are provided from a plurality of sources.