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Free-to-Air Nationwide Television Service Licence

Overview

The Free-to-Air Nationwide Television Service Licence applies to service providers that transmit television services over-the-air in Singapore for free-of-charge reception.

Who is this for?

Service providers offering free-to-air television services in Singapore.

Licence Period and Fees

  • Licence Period: 10 years
  • Licence fees: 2.5% of total revenue or S$250,000 per annum, whichever is higher. 
  • Performance bond: S$200,000 in the form of a guarantee issued by a financial institution listed at Participating Financial Institutions.

Applicable Codes

  • Content Code for Nationwide Managed Transmission Linear Television Services
  • Television and Radio Advertising and Sponsorship Code
  • Code of Practice for Television Broadcast Standards
  • Code of Practice for Market Conduct

Find out more about applicable codes.

How to apply?

Please write to info@imda.gov.sg.

Contact

Please contact us if you have any questions or email IMDA for feedback.

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LAST UPDATED: 22 APR 2025