Turkish Radio and Television Corporation

What Turkish Radio and Television Corporation does

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) is Turkey's national public broadcaster, established in 1964 and wholly owned by the Republic of Turkey, headquartered in Ankara with 10,000+ employees. TRT operates a multi-platform broadcast infrastructure spanning 24 television channels, 18 radio stations, regional radio services, and international satellite feeds, reaching Turkish-speaking audiences across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and the Americas via dedicated channels in English, Arabic, Kurdish, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Azerbaijani/Turkic, Farsi, and Turkish.

The company's core technological assets include the proprietary tabii over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform, which delivers live television, on-demand series, films, documentaries, and children's content across web, iOS, Android, and Huawei AppGallery; the TRT Dinle audio ecosystem providing radio, podcasts, radio theater, and audiobooks; and a portfolio of dedicated mobile applications spanning news, sports, children's education, and quiz games. Distribution leverages free-to-air terrestrial transmitters, satellite, DAB+ radio, and digital streaming, supported by a comprehensive digital archive (TRT Arşiv), educational platforms (TRT Akademi, TRT Eba), and accessibility services (Engelsiz TRT).

TRT is funded primarily through government appropriations and broadcasting license fees as a public service broadcaster, with supplementary revenue from digital advertising across its owned digital properties and the TRT Dijital Reklam sales unit. Its consumer base is the general Turkish public and international Turkish-speaking diaspora, served free-to-air without subscription charges; premium content such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is exclusively distributed via the ad-supported tabii platform. Strategic content investments, including exclusive FIFA World Cup rights, Wimbledon/ATP Tour tennis coverage, and an expanding international footprint, position TRT as a state-backed media platform competing for attention across broadcast, digital, and international markets.

Name

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation

Legal name

Türk Radio ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT)

Website

https://trt.net.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) is Turkey's state-owned national public broadcaster, operating 24 TV channels, 18 radio stations, the tabii streaming platform, and multi-language international channels serving Turkish and diaspora audiences globally via free-to-air and ad-supported models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

International Multilingual/Diaspora Broadcasters (MPABAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA), International/Multilingual Streaming Channels (MPABAHAI), News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels (MPABAHAK)

Keywords

• Public broadcasting services
• Television and radio
• OTT streaming platform
• Multilingual media content
• Sports broadcasting rights

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Broadcasting Funding: TRT operates as Turkey's public broadcaster, funded primarily through a combination of government appropriations and broadcasting license fees. As a public service broadcaster, TRT provides free-to-air content to all households in Turkey without subscription charges.
2. Digital Advertising: TRT sells digital advertising inventory across its websites, mobile applications, and the tabii streaming platform. The TRT Dijital Reklam unit manages programmatic and direct ad sales across its digital properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TRT is Turkey's national public broadcaster operating 24 television channels, 18 radio stations, and the proprietary OTT streaming platform tabii. It provides free-to-air news, sports, entertainment, documentary, and children's programming domestically while serving Turkish-speaking diaspora globally through multilingual international channels and digital platforms in 10+ languages.

Product overview

TRT operates a comprehensive broadcast media ecosystem consisting of multiple product lines: (1) Digital streaming platform 'tabii' serving as the flagship next-generation OTT service offering live TV and on-demand content including series, films, documentaries, and children's programming; (2) Television channels including national channels (TRT 1, TRT 2, TRT Haber, TRT Spor, TRT Spor Yıldız, TRT Belgesel, TRT Müzik), children's channels (TRT Çocuk, TRT Diyanet Çocuk), youth channel (TRT Genç), and international channels in multiple languages (TRT World in English, TRT Arabi in Arabic, TRT Avaz, TRT Kurdî, TRT Türk, TRT Eba); (3) Radio services comprising national stations (TRT Radyo 1, TRT FM, TRT Radyo 3, TRT Nağme, TRT Türkü, TRT Radyo Haber), regional stations (TRT Antalya, TRT Çukurova, TRT GAP Diyarbakır, TRT Erzurum, TRT Trabzon), ethnic/diaspora stations (TRT Radyo Kurdî, TRT Memleketim FM), and international Voice of Turkey services (TRT TSR, TRT VOT East/West/World, TRT World Radio, TRT Radio Arabi); (4) Mobile applications for streaming (tabii), audio (TRT Dinle), children's content (TRT Çocuk, TRT Çocuk Kitaplık, TRT Çocuk Oyun Dünyası), games (TRT Piri: Kelime Macerası, TRT Bil Bakalım), and news/sports (TRT Haber, TRT Spor, TRT World, TRT Arabi); (5) Additional digital services including TRT Akademi, TRT Arşiv, TRT Market, Engelsiz TRT, and TRT Uluslararası Belgesel Ödülleri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tabii: New generation digital platform offering series, films, documentaries and TV programs on-demand
• TRT Dinle
• TRT World
• TRT Arabi
• TRT Çocuk
• TRT Haber
• TRT Spor

Products and services

• tabii Next-generation digital streaming platform offering live TV channels, on-demand series, films, documentaries, and children's content. Provides access to TRT's complete portfolio of television channels and original content.
• TRT Dinle Free application for listening to music, podcasts, radio theater, and audiobooks. Features popular songs and audio content available anywhere.
• TRT 1 Main national television channel featuring drama series, sports broadcasts including FIFA World Cup, news, and entertainment content.
• TRT 2 Television channel focusing on cinema, featuring foreign films and special selections.
• TRT Haber (TV channel) News television channel providing 24-hour news coverage and current affairs programming.
• TRT Spor Sports television channel covering football, basketball, volleyball, motor racing and all sports events.
• TRT Spor Yıldız Sports television channel variant offering additional sports content and coverage.
• TRT Belgesel Documentary television channel featuring documentary films on culture, nature, science, and history.
• TRT Çocuk (TV channel) Children's television channel featuring popular animated series, cartoons, and educational content for children.
• TRT Diyanet Çocuk Children's religious education television channel produced in cooperation with the Presidency of Religious Affairs.
• TRT Genç Youth-focused television channel targeting young audiences with relevant content.
• TRT Müzik Music television channel featuring music videos, concerts, and entertainment programs.
• TRT Avaz International television channel reaching audiences worldwide with diverse content.
• TRT Kurdî Kurdish language television channel broadcasting in Kurdish for Kurdish-speaking audiences.
• TRT Türk Television channel promoting Turkish culture and content for international audiences.
• TRT World (TV channel) English-language international news television channel providing global news coverage.
• TRT Arabi (TV channel) Arabic-language international news television channel providing coverage for Arabic-speaking audiences.
• TRT Eba Educational broadcast channel supporting distance learning in cooperation with EBA (Educational Information Network).
• TRT Radyo 1 Flagship national radio channel featuring radio programs and diverse content.
• TRT FM Turkish pop music radio channel broadcasting popular Turkish music.
• TRT Radyo 3 Radio channel featuring classical music, jazz, rock, pop and world music.
• TRT Nağme Turkish classical music radio channel broadcasting Turkish art music.
• TRT Türkü Turkish folk music radio channel broadcasting Turkish halk music.
• TRT Radyo Haber News radio channel providing news broadcasts and current affairs content.
• TRT Antalya Regional radio channel serving Antalya region with local programming.
• TRT Çukurova Regional radio channel serving Çukurova region with local programming.
• TRT GAP Diyarbakır Regional radio channel serving GAP and Diyarbakır region with local programming.
• TRT Erzurum Regional radio channel serving Erzurum region with local programming.
• TRT Trabzon Regional radio channel serving Trabzon region with local programming.
• TRT Radyo Kurdî Kurdish language radio channel broadcasting in Kurdish for Kurdish-speaking audiences.
• TRT Memleketim FM Radio channel focused on content for Turks abroad and diaspora communities.
• TRT TSR (Türkiye'nin Sesi Radyosu) Voice of Turkey international radio service broadcasting internationally.
• TRT VOT (Voice of Turkey) International radio broadcasting service with regional variants (East, West, World) providing programming to different global regions.
• TRT World Radio English-language international radio service providing global news and content.
• TRT Radio Arabi Arabic-language international radio service providing content for Arabic-speaking audiences.
• TRT Akademi Educational platform providing training and academic content.
• TRT Arşiv Digital archive service preserving and providing access to TRT's historical content.
• Engelsiz TRT Accessibility-focused platform providing content with accessibility features.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TRT-TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Development Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026TRT collaborates with TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Development Administration) on youth development initiatives, including a 'Mobile Journalism Workshop for Youth' conducted under the partnership. The collaboration aims to develop media skills among young people and strengthen cultural ties through journalism training programs.
• FIFA / International Sports Rights HolderscoreOthersTRT holds exclusive free-to-air broadcasting rights for major international sporting events in Turkey, most notably the 2026 FIFA World Cup (hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026). All World Cup matches are broadcast live on TRT 1 and exclusively streamed on the tabii platform.
• Wimbledon / ATP Tour Tennis RightscoreOthersTRT serves as the official host broadcaster for Wimbledon tennis tournament coverage in Turkey, bringing ATP Tour tennis content to Turkish audiences through its sports channels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation): Japan's national public broadcaster operating television, radio, and the NHK Plus streaming platform. Comparable to TRT as a state-funded broadcaster with comprehensive domestic coverage, international services, and digital distribution.
• BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation): BBC is the UK's national public broadcaster operating multiple television channels, radio stations, and the iPlayer OTT platform. It is the closest structural analog to TRT as a state-funded, multi-platform public broadcaster combining domestic channels, international services (BBC World Service), and digital streaming.
• RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana): Italy's national public broadcaster operating multiple television channels, radio stations, and the RaiPlay OTT platform. Directly comparable to TRT as a state-owned, multi-channel, multi-language public broadcaster with both domestic and international services.
• PBS (Public Broadcasting Service): US public television broadcaster operating the PBS Video streaming platform and member station network. Comparable to TRT as a public service broadcaster with educational programming, documentaries, and a flagship streaming platform.
• France Télévisions: France's national public television broadcaster operating multiple channels (France 2, France 3, France 5, etc.) and digital platforms. Comparable to TRT as a state-funded national broadcaster with multiple channels and digital distribution.
• Deutsche Welle: Germany's international public broadcaster operates multilingual TV, radio, and digital platforms in 30+ languages. Like TRT, Deutsche Welle serves diaspora and international audiences with culturally specific news content and is government-funded.
• Al Jazeera Media Network: Qatar-based international broadcaster with multilingual news channels (Arabic, English), digital platforms, and documentary production. Comparable to TRT as a state-backed, internationally focused broadcaster serving MENA and diaspora audiences.
• VGTRK (ВГТРК / Russia): Russia's state-owned broadcast holding company operating multiple national TV channels, radio stations, and international services. Comparable to TRT as a government-controlled multi-channel broadcaster with international multilingual operations.

Emerging players

• IPTV / BluTV (now merged under Gain): BluTV was Turkey's leading subscription streaming service before its merger into Gain (Disney+/Gain joint venture). Comparable to tabii as a Turkey-focused streaming platform competing for the same Turkish-speaking subscriber base.

Broad incumbents

• CCTV / China Media Group: China's national broadcaster operates dozens of television channels, radio stations, and the CCTV Video streaming platform with extensive international reach via CGTN. Comparable to TRT at greater scale as a state-owned global broadcaster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trtbosanski
• Facebookfacebook.com/trt
• Instagraminstagram.com/trt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trttelevizyon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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