The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a state-owned public service broadcaster founded in 1922, is headquartered in the UK. Employing approximately 33,830 people, the BBC's primary business is broadcasting television and radio services domestically. In addition to its UK operations, it produces its own content and operates a global network of television and radio services in over 40 languages. In 2023, the BBC reported revenues exceeding $1 billion.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1922

Headcount

33,826

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

Deployments

1

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On March 7, 2025, the BBC published a preliminary market engagement notice regarding the procurement of flexible cellular data SIM solutions for live and pre-recorded high-bandwidth IP media streams. The BBC also marked its 100th anniversary in 2025, an event celebrated with an exhibition at Oxford's Bodleian Library focusing on BBC Radio's influence on Britain. In an unrelated matter, the BBC's reporting on a lack of spending money among Indians was dismissed by Ixigo's Managing Director and Group CEO. Furthermore, Indian authorities banned two opioids following a BBC investigation that linked them to a public health crisis in Nigeria and other West African countries. Finally, the Enforcement Directorate fined the BBC Rs. 3.4 crore and three of its directors Rs. 1.14 crore each for alleged foreign exchange violations.

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BBC offers 12 products in the media and telecoms services and media tech industries. BBC's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, live production, broadcast professional services and streaming services.
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BBC's revenues were over $1B in 2023. Caretta Research has split BBC's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups). For full access to BBC's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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BBC currently holds 124 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including basketball, triathlon, squash, baseball, soccer | association football, marathon, snooker, gymnastics, curling, shinty, netball, combat sports, cycling, cyclo-cross, athletics, badminton, rugby league, futsal, table tennis, ice skating, gaelic games, tennis, motorsports, american football, aquatics and swimming, field hockey, rowing, winter sports, darts, cricket, rugby union and multi-sport.

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