What Odasiljaci I Veze d.o.o.(OiV) does

Odašiljači i veze d.o.o. (OiV) is a Croatian limited liability company headquartered in Zagreb at Ulica grada Vukovara 269 d, with operational roots dating to 1924 and a centenary celebrated in May 2025. The company operates as Croatia's national broadcasting infrastructure provider, delivering terrestrial digital television (DVB-T2), digital radio (DAB+), FM radio, satellite broadcasting via Eutelsat 16A, professional mobile radio (PMR) networks, microwave links, and optical fiber connectivity. Its customer base consists of public service broadcasters (principally HRT under must-carry obligations), commercial broadcasters, PMR users, and telecommunications operators. Management maintains a formal compliance apparatus (Information Officer, Ethics Commissioner, anti-corruption program, internal auditor, confidential reporting officer) characteristic of state-aligned or state-owned enterprises in Croatia, even though available corporate materials describe OiV as a privately held limited liability company with no identified parent.

The technical platform centers on a DVB-T2 network with three multiplexes (MUX M1, MUX M2, MUX L1) launched in 2019-2020 using HEVC/H.265 encoding for HD programs across nine digital regions with Single Frequency Network topology, a DAB+ digital radio platform using HE-AACv2 with DMB video and TPEG traffic data, a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC), and supporting transmission site, satellite uplink, and fiber/microwave backhaul infrastructure. The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is registered with HAKOM (Croatia's network regulator) for all specified electronic communications activities, and is a founding member of Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) plus a member of WorldDAB, DMR Association, CIX, RIPE NCC, and Croatian standards bodies.

Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year infrastructure-as-a-service contracts with broadcasters and telecom operators, covering multiplex management, infrastructure access and shared use, capacity rental and colocation, satellite uplink services, PMR network services, and custom engineering design. Pricing for B2B transmission services is not publicly disclosed, and OiV generates consumer-facing support revenue only indirectly via reception problem handling for DVB-T2, FM, and DAB+ signals. The company employs 251-500 staff and serves the Croatian domestic market as its primary geography, with selected Southeast European activity through industry association participation.

Name

Odasiljaci I Veze d.o.o.(OiV)

Legal name

Odašiljači i veze društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću, za prijenos i odašiljanje radijskih i televizijskih programa za račun drugih

Website

https://oiv.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OiV is Croatia's national broadcasting infrastructure operator, providing DVB-T2 digital television, DAB+ digital radio, FM, satellite broadcasting via Eutelsat 16A, professional mobile radio, microwave, and fiber networks to public broadcasters, commercial broadcasters, and telecom operators under HAKOM regulatory mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcasting Transmission Infrastructure

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG), Radio Network Distribution & Affiliate Services (Terrestrial/Satellite/IP) (MPABABAL)

Keywords

• Broadcasting infrastructure
• Terrestrial television transmission
• Digital radio broadcasting
• Satellite uplink services
• Professional mobile radio

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OIV operates Croatia's national broadcasting transmission infrastructure, providing digital terrestrial television (DVB-T/T2 across three multiplexes), digital audio broadcasting (DAB+), FM radio, and satellite broadcasting via Eutelsat 16A. The company also delivers supporting services including professional mobile radio (PMR) networks, microwave links, optical fiber connectivity, network operations center monitoring, infrastructure capacity rental, and custom broadcast engineering design.

Product overview

Odašiljači i veze d.o.o. (OIV) operates as Croatia's national broadcasting infrastructure operator, providing a comprehensive suite of broadcast transmission services. The core offering consists of digital terrestrial television (DVB-T/T2 with three multiplexes), digital radio (DAB+), FM radio, and satellite broadcasting services. Supporting infrastructure includes professional mobile radio networks (PMR), microwave links, and fiber optic networks. The company also offers engineering design services, capacity rental, and colocation services. All services are managed through a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) that monitors infrastructure across Croatia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DVB-T/T2 Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Digital terrestrial television transmission service using DVB-T2 standard with HEVC encoding, delivering free-to-air programs through three multiplexes covering Croatia for public and commercial broadcasters.
• DAB+ Digital Radio Broadcasting Digital audio broadcasting service using DAB+ standard with HE-AACv2 audio coding, providing higher quality sound and additional data services compared to FM radio for broadcasters.
• FM Radio Transmission Traditional FM radio broadcasting transmission service covering the Croatian territory for radio broadcasters.
• Satellite Broadcasting (Eutelsat 16A) Satellite uplink and downlink broadcasting service via Eutelsat 16A satellite, enabling broadcast reach to areas not covered by terrestrial networks.
• Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) Network Professional mobile radio network service providing mission-critical voice and data communication for organizations requiring secure, dedicated communication channels.
• Microwave Links Point-to-point microwave radio link services for transmitting video, audio, voice, and data signals for telecommunications operators and broadcasters.
• Optical Fiber Network Fiber optic network infrastructure providing high-capacity signal transmission and connectivity services for telecommunications operators and broadcasters.
• Solution Design and Engineering Services Custom engineering and design services for broadcasting and communications solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Capacity Rental and Colocation Services Rental of electronic communications infrastructure capacity and colocation services for third-party equipment housing.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) Network operations center providing 24/7 monitoring and operational support for broadcast infrastructure.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorldDABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International organization and global forum for digital radio based on DAB and DAB+ standards. OIV became a member in 2018 following test DAB+ broadcasting started in November 2017, to collect knowledge and experience from countries already advanced in DAB+ implementation for commercial DAB+ deployment in Croatia.
• Hrvatska udruga poslodavaca (HUP) - Croatian Employers AssociationminorOthers · 1 January 2015Voluntary, non-profit and independent employers' association protecting and promoting members' rights and interests. OIV has been a member since 2015, and also a member of the ICT and Communications Activity Association (HUP-UIKD) within HUP, actively participating in its work.
• Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2010Non-profit association of European terrestrial digital TV network operators based in Brussels. OIV is one of twelve founding members. The association focuses on preserving and developing an effective regulatory framework for terrestrial digital TV and radio operators to ensure universal access to broadcasting content for European citizens.
• Elektrotehničko društvo Zagreb (EDZ)minorOthersSociety established to promote, develop and improve the electrical engineering profession in Zagreb. OIV is a long-term member, and OIV engineers and technicians attend professional seminars organized by the society for additional education and professional advancement.
• Hrvatski zavod za norme (HZN) - Croatian Standards InstituteminorOthersIndependent and non-profit public institution established as Croatia's national standards body. OIV was a regular member since 2006 participating in several technical committees. Since 2019, OIV has observer member status.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• SRG SSR: Swiss public broadcasting group that also operates its own transmission and distribution infrastructure (Swisscom Broadcast). An adjacent entity that combines content production with transmission operations in a regulated national environment.
• HT (Hrvatski Telekom): Incumbent Croatian telecom operator with extensive fiber and tower infrastructure. Adjacent competitor in connectivity services and a natural partner/competitor for OIV's fiber and microwave link business in the domestic market.
• Eutelsat: European satellite operator whose Eutelsat 16A satellite OIV uses for uplink/downlink services. Partner/supplier rather than competitor, but a comparable player in the broader broadcast distribution ecosystem that could expand into OIV's service territory.
• A1 Hrvatska: Major Croatian telecom operator providing fiber, mobile, and fixed services that competes with OIV in adjacent connectivity (fiber, microwave links) and could expand into broadcast transmission via 5G Broadcast. Key domestic infrastructure counterparty and potential future competitor.

Regional players

• Digea: Greek private DTT network operator providing digital terrestrial television broadcasting services across Greece. Comparable business model as a DVB-T2 infrastructure provider serving commercial broadcasters, though operating in a different national market with different scale.

Direct peers

• TDF (TDF Group): French national broadcast infrastructure operator (DTT, FM, DAB+) and a leading European tower company. Comparable to OIV as a vertically integrated broadcast transmission specialist with regulatory-mandated national coverage, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Antenna Hungária: Hungarian broadcast infrastructure operator providing DVB-T/T2, FM, DAB+, satellite, and telecom tower services. Closely mirrors OIV's mandate in a neighboring CEE country with similar service portfolio including satellite operations and broadcast engineering services.
• Emitel: Polish national broadcast infrastructure operator providing DVB-T/T2, DAB+, FM radio, and telecom tower services. Closest geographic and functional analog to OIV with similar mandate and service portfolio across terrestrial broadcasting and PMR networks in a comparable CEE market.
• České Radiokomunikace (CRa): Czech national broadcast infrastructure operator providing DVB-T2, DAB+, FM radio, data center colocation, and tower services. Highly comparable to OIV in business model, regulatory mandate structure, and service mix across the CEE region.

Broad incumbents

• Cellnex Telecom: Europe's largest independent broadcast and telecommunications towers operator, active across multiple countries. Overlaps with OIV in broadcast tower infrastructure and DTT distribution but operates at pan-European scale with broader telecom carrier customer base rather than focused national broadcast mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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