National Radio Television Afghanistan, also known as RTA, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Afghanistan. Founded in 1925, the organization, which employs approximately 10 individuals, reported $2.1M in revenue as of 2024 and functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer. Specializing in broadcast television and radio, its historical origins trace back to the launch of Radio Kabul in 1925, with terrestrial television service officially introduced on August 19, 1978. The organization operates as the official broadcasting organ of the Afghan government, tasked with disseminating news, cultural programming, and official state information to both the domestic population and the diaspora. As a primary broadcasting entity, RTA manages a comprehensive multimedia portfolio that includes the flagship Afghanistan National Television network, specialized digital channels such as RTA Sport, and a nationwide radio network, delivering programming in Pashto and Dari to audiences across the country via terrestrial transmission and internationally through satellite and digital platforms.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1925

Headcount

4

Headquarters

Afghanistan

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

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National Radio Television Afghanistan offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. National Radio Television Afghanistan's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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National Radio Television Afghanistan's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split National Radio Television Afghanistan's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is linear TV public funding (national). For full access to National Radio Television Afghanistan's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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National Radio Television Afghanistan currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cricket.

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