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Broadcast media Burma (Myanmar), in 31 editions.
The entry for Burma (Myanmar) published Broadcast media in 31 editions of 36, from 1995 to 2025. The text changed in 17 editions. Each is shown as published. Broadcast media in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 17
- the first edition with it
- 1995
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Radio” (1995), “Television” (1995), “Radio broadcast stations” (1996 to 2015), “Television broadcast stations” (1996 to 2015) and “Broadcast media” (2010 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio”
- broadcast stations:
- AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1985)
- radios:
- NA
note: radiobroadcast coverage is limited to the most populous areas
Published as “Television”
- broadcast stations:
- 1 (1985)
- televisions:
- NA
broadcast stations: AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1985)
radios: NA
note: radiobroadcast coverage is limited to the most populous areas
broadcast stations: 1 (1985)
televisions: NA
The same text in 3 editions, 1996 to 1998.
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1985 est.)
note: radiobroadcast coverage is limited to the most populous areas
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
1 (1988 est.)
broadcast stations: AM 2, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1985) (1985 est.)
radios: NA
note: radiobroadcast coverage is limited to the most populous areasbroadcast stations: 1 (1985) (1988 est.)
televisions: NA
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 2, FM 3, shortwave 3 (1998)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
2 (1998 est.)
AM 2, FM 1, 3, shortwave 0 (1985 est.) 3 (1998)
note: radiobroadcast coverage is limited to the most populous areas1 (1988 2 (1998 est.)
The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 2, FM 3, shortwave 3 (1998)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
2 (1998)
AM 2, FM 3, shortwave 3 (1998)
2 (1998 est.) (1998)
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 1, FM 1 (2004)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
2 (2004)
AM 2, 1, FM 3, shortwave 3 (1998) 1 (2004)
2 (1998) (2004)
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 1, FM 1, shortwave NA (2004)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
2 (2004)
AM 1, FM 1 1, shortwave NA (2004)
2 (2004)
The same text in 2008 and 2009.
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 1, FM 2, shortwave 3 (2007)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
4 (2008)
AM 1, FM 1, 2, shortwave NA (2004) 3 (2007)2 (2004) 4 (2008)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 3 state-controlled television stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- a fourth TV channel, a pay-TV station, is a joint state-private venture;
- access to satellite TV is limited with residents required to register and pay a fee for all satellite television receivers;
- 2 state-controlled domestic radio stations;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in Burma;
- the opposition-backed station Democratic Voice of Burma broadcasts into Burma via shortwave (2009)
Rewritten: too little of the 2009 text remains to mark the changes.
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 3 state-controlled television stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; a fourth TV channel, a pay-TV station, is a joint state-private venture; access to satellite TV is limited with residents required to register and pay a fee for all satellite television receivers; 2 state-controlled domestic radio stations; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in Burma; the opposition-backed station Democratic Voice of Burma broadcasts into Burma via shortwave (2009)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled television stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- a third TV channel, a pay-TV station, is a joint state-private venture;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 6 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the opposition-backed station Democratic Voice of Burma broadcasts into Burma via shortwave (2009)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 3 2 state-controlled television stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; a fourth third TV channel, a pay-TV station, is a joint state-private venture; access to satellite TV is limited with residents required to register and pay a fee for all satellite television receivers; 2 limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio stations; station and 6 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the opposition-backed station Democratic Voice of Burma broadcasts into Burma via shortwave (2009)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 6 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, and the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) use shortwave to send broadcasts into Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma (2009)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled television TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; a third TV channel, a 2 pay-TV station, is a stations are joint state-private venture; ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 6 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the opposition-backed station Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, and the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) use shortwave to send broadcasts into Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma via shortwave (2009)
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 6 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, and the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to send broadcasts into broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma (2009)
Entry published as “Burma”.
Published as “Broadcast media”
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma
Published as “Radio broadcast stations”
- AM 1, FM 2, shortwave 3 (2007)
Published as “Television broadcast stations”
4 (2008)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma
AM 1, FM 2, shortwave 3 (2007)
4 (2008)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma
AM 1, FM 2, shortwave 3 (2007)
4 (2008)
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma;
- in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure;
- the new channels are expected to begin airing programming early in 2018 (2017)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma Burma; in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure; the new channels are expected to begin airing programming early in 2018 (2017)
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma;
- in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure (2019)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma; in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure; the new channels are expected to begin airing programming early in 2018 (2017) infrastructure (2019)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- access to satellite TV is limited;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma;
- in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure;
- following the February 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma; in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure (2019) infrastructure; following the February 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
The same text in 2023 and 2024.
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures;
- transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma;
- in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure;
- following the February 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; access to satellite TV is limited; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in parts of Burma; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma; in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure; following the February 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
Entry published as “Burma”.
- government controls all domestic broadcast media;
- 2 state-controlled TV stations, with 1 controlled by the armed forces;
- 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures;
- 1 state-controlled radio station;
- 9 FM stations are joint state-private ventures;
- several international broadcasts are available in some areas;
- the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast;
- VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite;
- in 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters for digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV);
- after the 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
government controls all domestic broadcast media; 2 state-controlled TV stations stations, with 1 of the stations controlled by the armed forces; 2 pay-TV stations are joint state-private ventures; 1 state-controlled domestic radio station and station; 9 FM stations that are joint state-private ventures; transmissions of several international broadcasters broadcasts are available in parts of Burma; some areas; the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), BBC Burmese service, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), and Radio Australia use shortwave to broadcast in Burma; broadcast; VOA, RFA, and DVB produce daily TV news programs that are transmitted by satellite to audiences in Burma; satellite; in March 2017, the government granted licenses to 5 private broadcasters, allowing them broadcasters for digital free-to-air TV channels to be operated in partnership with government-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and will rely upon MRTV’s transmission infrastructure; following (MRTV); after the February 2021 military coup, the regime revoked the media licenses of most independent outlets, including the free-to-air licenses for DVB and Mizzima (2022)
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Burma (Myanmar): Broadcast media.” The World Factbook, 1995–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/burma/broadcast-media.