BronxNet

What BronxNet does

BronxNet, legally the Bronx Community Cable Programming Corporation, is an independent non-profit community media center headquartered in the Bronx, New York. It was created through collaboration between Bronx officials and residents and went on air in July 1993; since then it has expanded to three physical locations: Lehman College (Carman Hall, 2790 Goulden Avenue) in the Northwest Bronx, Mercy University in the East Bronx, and the BronxNet Media and Technology Studios at 441 Westchester Avenue in the South Bronx. The organization operates as a public-access television network and a media training center, serving Bronx residents, high school and college students, local non-profits, and corporate underwriters.

The platform operates six themed cable channels (BX Omni, BX Arts, BX Culture, BX Inform, BX Inspire, BX Legacy) distributed across Optimum (channels 67, 68, 69, 70, 951, 952) and Verizon FiOS (channels 2133-2138), reaching 275,000+ Bronx households. Underlying technology includes the proprietary Media Center Manager (MCM) — an internal booking and content-submission platform for certified producers — plus field production equipment (camera kits, microphones, tripods, light kits), podcast recording facilities, and global streaming via the Cablecast apps on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, as well as YouTube and the BX Podcast Network. The organization has reported 5.5M+ views worldwide across its platforms.

BronxNet's revenue model is hybrid and donation-dependent. Three streams support operations: tax-deductible donations and contributions from community supporters; underwriting and sponsorship arrangements with companies seeking exposure to Bronx audiences; and fee-based certification classes in Studio Production, Field Production, Podcast Production, TV Hosting, Metaverse content creation, Television Puppetry Production, and editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro). Access to the broadcasting platform is free for community producers, and content reaches viewers at no subscription cost. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) with no venture, private equity, or parent-company backing, and it is governed by a community mandate rather than a profit motive.

Name

BronxNet

Legal name

Bronx Community Cable Programming Corporation

Website

https://bronxnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BronxNet is a non-profit community media center operating six cable TV channels and a podcast network through three Bronx studios. It certifies residents as producers, hosts student internships, and broadcasts community programming to 275,000+ households and global online audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Media Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Local TV Stations (MPABACAB)

Keywords

• Community media production
• Public access television
• Media production training
• Cable broadcasting channels
• Podcast network

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: BronxNet operates as a non-profit organization receiving donations from community supporters. Online donations are processed securely with tax-deductible receipts provided to donors.
2. Underwriting/Sponsorships: Companies and organizations can become underwriters of specific shows, providing financial support in exchange for exposure to Bronx audiences (275,000+ households on Optimum and FiOS).
3. Education Classes: Fee-based certification classes in media production including Studio Production, Field Production, Podcast Production, TV Hosting, and other skills. Classes offered at various price points.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BronxNet is a non-profit community media center that operates six themed cable television channels (BX Omni, BX Arts, BX Culture, BX Inform, BX Inspire, BX Legacy) on Optimum and Verizon FiOS reaching 275,000+ Bronx households. It provides free or low-cost access to professional TV and podcast production studios at three Bronx locations, offers certification classes and internship programs in media production, and distributes community-produced programming globally via streaming and YouTube.

Product overview

BronxNet is a non-profit community media center that operates as a platform-plus-channels architecture offering media production education, certification programs, and broadcast distribution. The core offering includes six cable television channels (BX Omni, BX Arts, BX Culture, BX Inform, BX Inspire, BX Legacy) broadcasting on Optimum and Verizon FiOS, plus the BX Podcast Network for audio content. Supporting infrastructure includes the Media Center Manager (MCM) platform for content submission and reservations, education classes for production skills, and internship programs for media career preparation. Producers can become certified to access studios and equipment, or submit content as Playback Producers for broadcast across cable and streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BX Podcast Network: The home for signature audio programming produced by BronxNet and independent content from certified community producers, featuring local news, culture, and community-led conversations.

Products and services

• BX Omni (Channel 67/2133)

Quantifiable outcome

• 275,000+ Bronx households reached through cable
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Lehman College (CUNY)coreOthersBronxNet is located at Lehman College campus in the Northwest Bronx, providing studio facilities and educational programs for the community. The organization operates its main headquarters in Carman Hall.
• Mercy UniversitysecondaryOthersBronxNet has studio facilities at Mercy University in the East Bronx, offering production resources for certified access producers.
• Team NY (NYC Community Media Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronxNet is part of Team NY, a coalition of community media centers across New York City and New York State working together with residents, organizations, and elected leaders to ensure New Yorkers have access to community media resources.
• Bronx High SchoolssecondaryOthersBronxNet partners with a number of high schools to create pathways for high school students to learn and grow in media production through hands-on experience.
• Colleges (for credit internships)secondaryOthersBronxNet collaborates with colleges to provide internship opportunities for students to engage in production and enhance their media abilities for college credit and career advancement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN): Manhattan-based community media center offering PEG cable channel distribution, certified producer programs, and media education training. Operates the same NYC public-access cable franchise model as BronxNet in an adjacent borough with directly comparable offering, target audience, and revenue streams.
• Queens Public Television (QPTV): Queens' designated PEG access television organization providing community cable channels, production facilities, certification classes, and internship pipelines. Directly comparable non-profit community media center operating in an adjacent NYC borough with the same franchise-distribution model.
• Brooklyn Community Access Television (BCAT): Brooklyn's PEG cable access organization operating community TV channels plus certified producer training programs. Directly comparable in mission and operational structure to BronxNet, serving an adjacent NYC borough with similar underserved-language and multicultural community focus.
• Staten Island Community Television (SIC TV): Staten Island's designated PEG cable access organization providing community-produced programming on cable, equipment/studio access, and certification pathways. Operates the same NYC public-access television franchise model as BronxNet with directly comparable offering, audience type, and funding model.
• Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV): NYC-based non-profit media arts center providing film/video production education, equipment access, and exhibition/distribution opportunities. Directly comparable to BronxNet on the training/certification and community production capability, but with more documentary and film-art orientation.

Regional players

• Open Signal (Portland Community Media): Portland, Oregon-based community media center offering cable channel distribution, certified producer programs, and studio/equipment access. Functions as the same public-access PEG television model as BronxNet but operates in a different geography, making it a strong functional peer without direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• WNET (Thirteen/PBS New York): Flag PBS station for the NYC market with overlapping public-media mission, education programming, and local-content focus. Significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than BronxNet, but competes for the same local public-broadcasting audience, underwriting dollars, and educational partnerships in the NYC region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BronxNet
• Facebookfacebook.com/bronxnettv
• Instagraminstagram.com/bronxnettv
• Xx.com/BronxnetTV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BronxNet