GTV (Indonesian TV network)

PT Global Informasi Bermutu, operating as GTV, which is an initialism derived from its previous name, Global TV, is an Indonesian free-to-air television network. It was launched on 8 October 2002. Originally a music television channel as MTV broadcaster in Indonesia and Asia, GTV shifted its focus to general entertainment programming targeting young adults. Currently, the broadcaster airs news, soap opera, reality and game shows, along with Nickelodeon animation series and anime, making up its programming schedule. It is owned by Media Nusantara Citra (MNC), which also owns RCTI, MNCTV and iNews.

GTV
Logo since 11 October 2017, with the alphabet of "G" was the revision of the 2006 Global TV logo
TypeTelevision network
CountryIndonesia
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkMTV Southeast Asia (2002–2007)
StationsPT Global Informasi Bermutu
AffiliatesMTV Indonesia (2002–2012)
Nickelodeon (2006–present)
HeadquartersMNC Studios, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta
Programming
Language(s)Indonesian
Picture format1080i HDTV 16:9
(downscaled to 576i 16:9 for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
Owner
ParentGlobal Mediacom (MNC Asia Holding)
Key peopleValencia Tanoesoedibjo (Director)
Sister channels
  • RCTI (2001–present)
  • MNCTV (2003–present)
  • iNews (2008–present)
  • Metro TV (2001–2003)
History
Founded22 March 1999 (1999-03-22)
Launched8 October 2001 (2001-10-08) (trial broadcast)
8 October 2002 (2002-10-08) (official broadcast as Global TV)
11 October 2017 (2017-10-11) (as GTV)
FounderNasir Tamara (Indonesian Association of Muslim Intellectuals)
IIFTIHAR
Former namesGlobal TV (2001–2017)
Links
Websitewww.gtv.id
Availability
Terrestrial
DigitalCheck local frequencies (in Indonesian language)
Streaming media
RCTI+Watch live (Indonesia only)
Vision+Watch live (Subscription required, Indonesia only)
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