National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan

What National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan does

O'zbekiston Milliy teleradiokompaniyasi (O'zMTRK) is the principal state-owned national broadcasting organization of Uzbekistan, operating under direct government supervision pursuant to Presidential decree. Established as the consolidated national broadcaster, it produces and distributes content across 12 central television channels (including O'zbekiston 24, O'zbekiston, Dunyo bo'ylab, Yoshlar, Navo, Mahalla, Sport, Futbol TV, Madaniyat va ma'rifat, O'zbekiston tarixi, Bolajon, and Kinoteatr), 14 regional television channels covering every province of Uzbekistan including Karakalpakstan, and 3 radio channels (O'zbekiston 24 radio, Mahalla radio, Yoshlar radio). The organization also operates O'zbektelefilm, a national film and television production studio producing serials, documentaries, and animated content since 1966.

Its technical infrastructure is consolidated under O'zbekiston MTRK Teleradiomarkazi, which encompasses the Toshkent telemarkazi, Toshkent mediamarkazi, Toshkent radioeshittirish uyi, and Nukus teleradiomarkazi facilities. Distribution spans satellite, analog, digital, and internet broadcasting, including live streaming via the official website and mobile applications. Additional supporting entities include a transport arm (MTRK maxsus avtokorxonasi), an employee polyclinic, and a recreational pension facility (Oqtosh pansionati).

O'zMTRK is funded primarily through the state budget under government mandate for public broadcasting, supplemented by advertising placement services and media content production/licensing revenue streams. It operates under Uzbekistan's Constitution, Presidential decrees, and Cabinet of Ministers resolutions, with oversight exercised through a 25-member Public Council established in October 2024 under Presidential Decree PF-141. The organization maintains international partnerships with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Euronews, BBC, and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), and is exploring technology partnerships with ZTE, Huawei, and Toyota Tsusho.

Name

National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan

Legal name

O'zbekiston Milliy teleradiokompaniyasi

Website

https://mtrk.uz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

O'zbekiston Milliy teleradiokompaniyasi (O'zMTRK) is the state-owned national broadcaster of Uzbekistan, operating 12 central and 14 regional television channels plus 3 radio channels under direct government supervision and state budget funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

National General-Entertainment Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local TV Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAA), National Broadcast News Networks (MPABAAAB)

Keywords

• National television broadcasting
• Radio broadcasting services
• Public media services
• Regional television channels
• Broadcast content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tashkent

HQ country

Uzbekistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: As a state institution, the company operates under government mandate with state budget financing for public broadcasting obligations
2. Advertising Services: Commercial advertising placement services offered to businesses and organizations
3. Media Services and Content Licensing: Production of media content for other organizations, licensing of produced content, and media services provision

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

O'zbekiston Milliy Teleradiokompaniyasi (O'zMTRK) is the primary state broadcasting organization of Uzbekistan, operating 12 central television channels, 14 regional television channels covering all provinces, and 3 national radio channels. The company produces and broadcasts news, cultural, educational, sports, and entertainment programming nationwide via satellite, analog, digital, and internet platforms. It also operates the national O'zbektelefilm production studio and provides technical broadcasting infrastructure through its Teleradiomarkaz facilities.

Product overview

O'zbekiston Milliy teleradiokompaniyasi (O'zMTRK) operates as a comprehensive national broadcaster consisting of a platform-plus-channels architecture. The core broadcasting infrastructure encompasses 12 central television channels (O'zbekiston 24, O'zbekiston, Dunyo bo'ylab, Yoshlar, Navo, Mahalla, Sport, Futbol TV, Madaniyat va ma'rifat, O'zbekiston tarixi, Bolajon, Kinoteatr), 14 regional television channels covering all provinces of Uzbekistan, and 3 radio channels (O'zbekiston 24 radio, Mahalla radio, Yoshlar radio). Supporting operations include O'zbekiston MTRK teleradiomarkazi for technical broadcasting infrastructure, O'zbektelefilm for national film and television production, and digital services such as live online streaming (Jonli efir), virtual reception (Virtual qabulxona), and program schedules (Teledasturlar jadvali). The company operates as a state institution under direct government supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• O'zbekiston 24 TV Channel

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Broadcasting Union (EBU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026O'zMTRK delegation participated in EBU's 96th General Assembly. Active engagement with EBU departments for meetings and cooperation discussions.
• EuronewscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Practical cooperation agreement between O'zMTRK and Euronews for content exchange and collaboration. Euronews experts visited O'zMTRK for meetings and discussions on media cooperation expansion.
• BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing negotiations with BBC for content exchange and media cooperation. Multiple rounds of discussions held including second phase negotiations.
• Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in ABU Media Academy forums and ABU Sports Media Conferences. O'zMTRK representatives participate in ABU-organized events and workshops.
• Toyota Tsusho CorporationminorOthersJapanese company Toyota Tsusho met with O'zMTRK for discussions on potential commercial partnerships.
• F&M GmbHminorOthersMeeting held with F&M GmbH company representatives for discussion of potential cooperation.
• Japonya (Japan) Media PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing discussions with Japanese side for expanding media cooperation and content exchange, including negotiations with Japanese delegation on content sharing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KTRK (Kyrgyz Public Broadcasting Corporation): Kyrgyzstan's national public broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels across the country. Direct comparable as a Central Asian state broadcaster with similar scale, mandate, and post-Soviet broadcasting heritage.
• TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation): Turkey's national public broadcaster operating multiple domestic and international TV/radio channels. Comparable as a state-owned broadcaster in a neighboring country with multi-channel portfolio, international partnerships (EBU), and content licensing operations.
• VGTRK (All-Russian State Television and Radio Company): Russia's national state broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels with regional branches and satellite distribution. Directly comparable as a former-Soviet state broadcasting corporation with nationwide mandate, multi-channel platform, and government ownership.
• IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting): Iran's state-owned national broadcaster operating multiple domestic and international satellite channels with regional coverage. Directly comparable as a state-run broadcaster in the broader Central/West Asian region with similar mandate, satellite transmission, and government ownership structure.
• AzTV (Azerbaijan Television): Azerbaijan's national public broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels. Comparable as a post-Soviet state broadcaster in the same language family sphere with regional broadcasting structure and government mandate.
• Khabar Agency / Kazakhstan TV Channels: State-controlled media holding in neighboring Kazakhstan operating multiple TV channels and digital platforms. Comparable as a Central Asian state broadcaster with regional coverage, multi-language programming, and similar modernization trajectory.
• Teleradiocom (Tajikistan State TV and Radio): Tajikistan's national state broadcaster operating television and radio services nationwide. Comparable as another Central Asian post-Soviet state broadcaster with similar mandate, distribution structure, and government oversight.

Others

• Euronews: European international news broadcaster that O'zMTRK signed a 2026 practical cooperation agreement with. Connected as a content exchange and broadcasting partnership peer rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation): Japan's national public broadcaster funded through receiving fees with multiple domestic and international channels (NHK World). Comparable as a well-funded public broadcaster of much larger scale with international partnerships and modern digital distribution infrastructure.
• BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation): UK's publicly-funded broadcaster operating multiple domestic and international channels with global news operations. O'zMTRK has active partnership discussions with BBC and participates in EBU; BBC represents the global public broadcaster reference model and content exchange peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mtrkuzb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-tv-uzbekistan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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