Amendment to the Radio and Television Supreme Council Cable Broadcasting Regulation

This regulation amends Turkey's existing Cable Broadcasting Regulation issued by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), originally published on June 15, 2011. Two articles of the original regulation are modified to streamline the administrative process for broadcast license holders regarding broadcast technique changes. Article 1 adds a new provision to Article 5(1) allowing media service providers to switch between broadcast techniques (SD, HD, 4K, 8K) without a technical inspection on-site, provided they submit a formal petition to RTÜK. The change is permitted without altering the broadcast medium, is limited to the remaining duration of the existing broadcast license, and takes effect from the date RTÜK's decision is notified. Article 2 rewrites Article 9(3) to clarify the license renewal process. When a media service provider applies to renew its license using either the same or a different broadcast technique, RTÜK will renew the license for a period of ten years under the requested broadcast technique, contingent on passing an on-site technical inspection, submitting required documents, and fulfilling financial obligations (license fees and surety letters) per Articles 8 and 15. The regulation entered into force on its publication date, March 31, 2026, and is administered by RTÜK.

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