Public Establishment of Television
Native name | المؤسسة العمومية للتلفزيون |
|---|---|
| Company type | Government-owned corporation |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Algiers , Algeria |
Area served | Algeria, Europe, Arab world |
| Products | Television channels (TV1, TV2, TV3, TV4 Tamazight, Coran TV5, TV6, TV7, TV8, TV9) |
| Owner | Government of Algeria |
| Website | www |
Public Establishment of Television (, ), commonly referred to as EPTV, is a government-owned entity responsible for television production and broadcasting within Algeria.
As Algeria's longest-standing broadcaster, EPTV manages the main television channel TV1 along with eight other stations: TV2, TV3, TV4 Tamazight, Coran TV5, TV6, TV7, TV8, and TV9.
EPTV holds membership in both the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), and is also a shareholder in Euronews SA.
TV1
As the initial general public channel of the Public Establishment of Television group, TV1 commenced operations on 24 December 1956 during French colonial rule. It continues to be a principal Algerian channel, offering a range of entertainment, variety programs, as well as Algerian-produced series and films.
TV2
Until 1994, EPTV operated only one channel before introducing the French-language Canal Algérie, now known as TV2.
This channel is broadcast across Europe via Eutelsat satellites (Hotbird and Astra) and is accessible through French platforms such as Numericable, Monaco MC Cable, Orange TV, and Freebox.
TV3
Established on 5 July 2001, TV3 is an Arabic-language station aimed at audiences throughout the Arab world to promote Algeria’s institutional image. The channel began high-definition transmissions on 28 October 2015.
TV4
Launched on 18 March 2009, TV4—also called Tamazight TV—is a Berber language channel offering content in Kabyle, Chaoui, Tumzabt, Chenoui, and Tuareg dialects.
TV5
Also inaugurated on 18 March 2009, TV5 or Coran TV focuses exclusively on religious programming.
TV6
Introduced on 26 March 2020, TV6 targets family audiences and incorporated programming formerly broadcast on TV3, which shifted its focus predominantly to news content.
TV7
On 19 May 2020, EPTV launched TV7 as an educational network by transferring educational programming from TV6.
TV8
EPTV unveiled TV8 on 12 October 2020.
TV9
Debuting on 26 May 2022, TV9 specializes in broadcasting sessions of the Algerian parliament.
TV10 (planned)
EPTV has announced plans for a sports-focused channel named TV10 scheduled for launch in 2025 under the Ministry of Sports. This new station will assume most sports-related broadcasts currently aired on TV6.
Programming
Télévision Algérienne’s content strategy encompasses informing, educating, and entertaining viewers through coverage of national, regional, local, and international news and topics.
See also
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- 1962 establishments in Algeria
- Mass media companies established in 1962
- 1986 establishments in Algeria
- Mass media companies established in 1986
- 1991 establishments in Algeria
- Mass media companies established in 1991
- Companies based in Algiers
- Government-owned companies of Algeria
- Publicly funded broadcasters
- Multilingual broadcasters
- European Broadcasting Union members
- Algerian companies established in 1962