Iran
state-run broadcast media with no private, independent
broadcasters; Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the
state-run TV broadcaster, operates 5 nationwide channels, a news
channel, about 30 provincial channels, and several international
channels; about 20 foreign Persian-language TV stations broadcasting
on satellite TV are capable of being seen in Iran; satellite dishes
are illegal and, while their use had been tolerated, authorities
began confiscating satellite dishes following the unrest stemming
from the 2009 presidential election; IRIB operates 8 nationwide
networks, a number of provincial stations, and an external service;
most major international broadcasters transmit to Iran (2009)
Iraq
the number of private radio and television stations has
increased rapidly since 2003; government-owned TV and radio stations
are operated by the publicly-funded Iraqi Public Broadcasting
Service; private broadcast media are mostly linked to political,
ethnic, or religious groups; satellite TV is available to an
estimated 70% of viewers and many of the broadcasters are based
abroad; transmissions of multiple international radio broadcasters
are accessible (2007)
Ireland
publicly-owned broadcaster Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE)
operates 2 TV stations; commercial television stations are
available; about 75% of households utilize multi-channel satellite
and TV services that provide access to a wide range of stations; RTE
operates 4 national radio stations and has launched digital audio
broadcasts on several stations; a number of commercial broadcast
stations operate at the national, regional, and local levels (2007)
Isle of Man
national public radio broadcasts over 3 FM stations and
1 AM station; 2 commercial broadcasters operating with 1 having
multiple FM stations; receives radio and TV services via relays from
British TV and radio broadcasters (2008)
Israel
state broadcasting network, operated by the Israel
Broadcasting Authority (IBA), broadcasts on 2 channels, one in
Hebrew and the other in Arabic; 5 commercial channels including a
channel broadcasting in Russian, a channel broadcasting Knesset
proceedings, and a music channel supervised by a public body;
multi-channel satellite and cable TV packages provide access to
foreign channels; IBA broadcasts on 8 radio networks with multiple
repeaters and Israel Defense Forces Radio broadcasts over multiple
stations; about 15 privately-owned radio stations; overall more than
100 stations and repeater stations operating (2008)
Italy
two Italian media giants - the publicly-owned Radiotelevisione
Italiana (RAI) with 3 national terrestrial stations and
privately-owned Mediaset with 3 national terrestrial stations -
dominate; additional broadcasts by a large number of private
stations and Sky Italia - a satellite TV network; RAI operates 3
AM/FM nationwide radio stations; some 1,300 commercial radio
stations (2007)
Jamaica
privately-owned Radio Jamaica Limited and its subsidiaries
operate multiple television stations, subscription cable services,
and radio stations; 2 other privately-owned television stations
broadcast; roughly 70 radio stations (2007)
Jan Mayen
a coastal radio station has been remotely operated since
1994 (2008)
Japan
a mixture of public and commercial broadcast TV and radio
stations; 5 national terrestrial television networks including 1
public broadcaster; the large number of radio and TV stations
available provide a wide range of choices; satellite and cable
services provide access to international channels (2008)
Jersey
multiple UK terrestrial television broadcasts - received via
a transmitter in Jersey with relays in Jersey, Guernsey, and
Alderney - will begin switching from analog to digital broadcasts in
November 2010; satellite packages available; BBC Radio Jersey and 1
other radio station operating (2009)