Republic of Türkiye

[TR] Regulation of Analog and Digital Satellite Broadcasters

IRIS 2001-6:1/23

Sebnem Bilget

International Relations Department Radio and Television Supreme Council

The Directive on Satellite Broadcasting Licences and their authorisation prepared by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) was published on 29 March 2001.

The objective of this Directive is to determine the principles and procedures in relation to satellite broadcasting licensing and its authorisation by RTÜK. The Directive aims at determining the duties and responsibilities of the radio and television enterprises applying for a satellite broadcasting licence and authorisation to provide broadcasting services directly via satellite transmission to the public, and also the duties and responsibilities of satellite platform operators and satellite operators providing the transmission via satellite.

The application forms have been prepared by RTÜK and - following a general announcement - applications will be accepted. The licence and therefore the authorisation period are limited to five years and the directive provides for the possibility of revoking licences that have been granted if certain conditions are not fulfilled.