Television in New Ingrea

Television in New Ingrea began on 2 February 1964 with the launch of the public broadcaster Radio Television New Ingrea (RTNI). The country’s television landscape subsequently evolved to include a dual public-private system, with the introduction of commercial broadcasting in 1969 under the auspices of the Independent Television Network (ITN). Today, New Ingrea maintains a multi-channel environment overseen by an independent regulatory authority, with digital terrestrial, satellite, cable, and streaming services all contributing to a diverse and competitive media sector.

Regulatory framework

Further information: Broadcasting and Communications Control Board

Television broadcasting in New Ingrea is regulated by the Broadcasting and Communications Control Board (BCCB), an arms-length statutory authority established in 1996 following the merger of the former Broadcasting Board, Communications Board, and Independent Broadcasting Commission.

The BCCB is responsible for:

• Licensing of broadcasters;
• Oversight of content standards and public service obligations;
• Managing spectrum allocation in conjunction with the Ministry of Infrastructure; and
• Monitoring digital transition and new technology deployment.

The BCCB also oversees the implementation of accessibility standards, local content quotas, and language use policies in broadcasting.