Free-to-air television licences to be issued soon

Government will soon be issuing free-to-air television licences to companies that had indicated their interest in providing the service.

The Minister of Commerce has indicated that Government may grant licences to all 6 companies that indicated their interest if they all qualify. He said that he would rather leave it to the market to decide how many companies can be accommodated rather for Government to decide how many licences should be issued.

Competition and market forces would be left to determine how many companies will remain providing such services.

Currently, only Fiji Television provides free-to-air television services in Fiji.