TVALB
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Streaming media, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | FTAmarket |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
Key people | Albanian team (unnamed) |
| Products | Video on demand, live streaming, catch-up TV |
| Owner | FTAmarket |
TVALB is an Albanian subscription-based video-on-demand streaming platform delivered over-the-top, aimed primarily at the Albanian diaspora residing in the United States and Canada by offering content in their native language. The service provides live broadcasts, catch-up TV options, and includes prominent Albanian channels from providers such as DigitAlb, Tring, Artmotion, TelKos, and Kujtesa. As of 2021, TVALB holds the exclusive license to distribute DigitAlb channels within the North American region.
The service showcases well-known reality programs like Big Brother VIP Albania, Big Brother VIP Kosova, and Ferma VIP Albania, specifically designed to meet the entertainment needs of Albanians in the US and Canada.
History
Established in 2006 by FTAmarket, an Albanian-American media enterprise serving the Albanian communities in the US and Canada since 2002, TVALB streams hundreds of television channels originating from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, among other countries.
In 2021, TVALB received formal acknowledgment from the Consulate General of Kosovo in New York for its contribution to promoting Albanian businesses abroad. That year also marked TVALB’s acquisition of exclusive broadcasting rights for DigitAlb channels throughout North America.
Services
Managed by a New York City-based Albanian team, TVALB offers a range of television services including video-on-demand, live streaming, and catch-up TV by leveraging cutting-edge technology. The platform collaborates with leading Albanian media companies such as DigitAlb, RTSH, Tring, and Artmotion, providing access to approximately 250 Albanian television channels—over 50 from DigitAlb plus additional offerings from Tring and others—as well as sports networks, movies, and international programming.
Content distribution is facilitated through set-top boxes equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities.
Supported devices
TVALB is compatible with numerous internet-connected devices including:
- Smart TV (Samsung, LG)
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Roku TV
- Android TV
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- Desktop and laptop computers (Windows, Linux, MacOS)