Opinion of ALIA 2019

[EN] As regulator of the electronic media sector, ALIA is called upon to give its opinion in the following cases: when applying for a concession for an audiovisual media service (television programme and on-demand service), when requesting permission for a high-power radio service (national radio coverage), prior to the withdrawal of a concession or permission by the government. The opinions of ALIA are of an advisory nature. The Authority may give its opinion on any other matter related to the regulation of audiovisual media services if it deems it necessary. [EN] As a regulator in the field of electronic media, ALIA is required to deliver opinions in the instances listed below: following an application for a licence to provide an audiovisual media service (television programs and on-demand services); following an application for a permit to provide radio services via a high-powered transmitter (radio stations with national coverage); before the withdrawal of a licence or permit by the government. The opinions of ALIA are advisory and not binding. The Authority may deliver an opinion concerning any other question related to the regulation of audiovisual media services if it considers this to be necessary.