Akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras (AB LRTC, „Telecentras“)

Akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras (often branded as „Telecentras“) is Lithuania’s national terrestrial broadcast and transmission network operator. The company builds, maintains, and operates nationwide infrastructure for terrestrial television (DVB-T), FM radio transmission, and related network, data transport, and colocation services. Telecentras also operates and manages Vilnius TV Tower facilities for broadcasting and public access.

Company Overview

Legal name: Akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras (AB LRTC)
Brand: Telecentras
Founding (as AB): Early 1990s reorganization into an akcinė bendrovė (public limited company) following Lithuania’s independence; the organization’s operational roots trace back to the formation of national radio and TV transmission services in the mid-20th century (Lithuanian radio began in 1926; TV broadcasting in Lithuania launched in 1957).
Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania (operationally associated with Vilnius TV Tower)
Industry sector: Telecommunications infrastructure; terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T, FM), data transmission, colocation and tower/site services; public facility operations (Vilnius TV Tower visitor services).

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not available in this profile; consult the official Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities (Juridinių asmenų registras) or business registry services.
PVM mokėtojo kodas (VAT code): Not available in this profile; consult VMI (Valstybinė mokesčių inspekcija) records or the company’s disclosures.
Oficiali svetainė: https://www.telecentras.lt
El. paštas: Not explicitly confirmed in publicly accessible sources used for this profile; “info@telecentras.lt” is a common format for corporate contacts but should be verified via official channels.
Registruotos buveinės adresas: Frequently associated with Vilnius TV Tower: Sausio 13-osios g. 10, LT-04347 Vilnius, Lithuania (final legal address should be verified in the official registry).
Telefonas: Not available in this profile; see official website or registry listings.

Business Operations

Main services:
- Nationwide terrestrial television transmission (DVB-T) and multiplex operations for free-to-air and contracted broadcasters.
- FM radio transmission services across Lithuania.
- Network transport and connectivity services for media, public sector, and enterprise customers.
- Colocation, tower and site leasing, and related infrastructure services (antennas, shelters, power, links).
- Operation and management of Vilnius TV Tower facilities for broadcasting and public access (observation deck and visitor services).

Business model: Infrastructure operator and wholesale/enterprise service provider. Revenue derived from long-term contracts with broadcasters and radio stations, capacity rental on multiplexes, network transport services, colocation and site leasing, and the TV Tower’s commercial activities.

Market position: Dominant national terrestrial broadcast network operator in Lithuania with near-universal coverage infrastructure and a unique tower/site portfolio; principal backbone for DVB-T and FM services nationwide.

History

Origins: Lithuania’s radio transmission dates back to 1926, and television broadcasting launched in 1957. The country’s broadcast transmission infrastructure evolved under state institutions, later reorganized into dedicated entities following independence.
Reorganization into AB: In the early 1990s, Lithuania restructured state assets; the broadcast transmission function was organized as Akcinė bendrovė Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras (AB LRTC), a state-controlled public limited company focusing on transmission infrastructure.
Digital transition: Telecentras played a central role in Lithuania’s transition from analog to digital terrestrial television (DVB-T), culminating in the nationwide analog switch-off in 2012 and the continued expansion and optimization of digital multiplex capacity.
MEZON era and divestment: Telecentras developed and operated the “MEZON” wireless broadband business (initially leveraging WiMAX, later LTE). In 2020–2021, AB LRTC sold the MEZON retail broadband business to the private sector (widely reported as acquisition by the Bitė Lietuva group), refocusing AB LRTC on core broadcast infrastructure and enterprise services.
Recent modernization: Continued upgrades to transmission networks, expansion of site and colocation services, and initiatives around broadcast technology pilots (e.g., digital radio), subject to regulatory frameworks and market demand.

Financial Information

Revenue: Specific, audited annual revenue figures vary by year and are published in the company’s annual reports. Public summaries often characterize the company’s revenue in the tens of millions of euros before the MEZON divestment and lower thereafter due to portfolio refocusing. Exact figures for recent years are not included in this profile and should be taken from official financial statements.
Funding rounds: As a state-controlled AB, the company is not typically financed via traditional venture rounds; investments and capital expenditures are funded through operating cash flows and shareholder-approved programs.
Ownership structure: The State is the sole or controlling shareholder, represented by a designated ministry (commonly reported as the Ministry of Transport and Communications). Exact current shareholder representation and percentages should be verified in official shareholder disclosures.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): Names and positions are not included in this profile due to lack of verified, current sources accessible here. Please consult the official website, annual report, or the state’s shareholder governance portal for the latest CEO and executive team details.
Board (valdyba): Composition and chairperson change over time under state ownership governance. Current board membership should be verified in official disclosures and the Register of Legal Entities.

Office Locations

Registered office: Commonly associated operational address: Sausio 13-osios g. 10, LT-04347 Vilnius (Vilnius TV Tower). Legal office location and any additional branch offices should be verified in the official registry.
Telephone numbers: Not available in this profile; refer to Telecentras official website or registry listings.
Regional sites: Telecentras operates a nationwide network of transmission towers and sites (e.g., in Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys and other regions) to provide DVB-T and FM coverage; individual site addresses and contact details are not compiled here.

Market Position

Competitors:
- For consumer TV distribution: cable/IPTV operators such as Telia Lietuva, Balticum, and other pay-TV providers compete for end-user TV audiences (content delivery), though they do not replace the national role of terrestrial transmission.
- For enterprise networks and infrastructure services: Telia Lietuva, Bitė Lietuva, Tele2, and various data center and colocation providers offer alternative connectivity and hosting options.

Market share: Telecentras maintains a unique role as the primary operator of national terrestrial broadcast transmission in Lithuania. Exact market share figures (for broadcast transmission or specific enterprise services) are not publicly quantified in standard market reports accessible here.
Competitive advantages: Nationwide broadcast and transmission infrastructure; strategic sites including Vilnius TV Tower; long-standing relationships with national broadcasters and public institutions; regulated and state-backed governance supporting network reliability and coverage obligations.

Recent Developments

Post-MEZON focus: After divesting the MEZON retail broadband business in 2020–2021, Telecentras has emphasized core broadcast, infrastructure, and enterprise services, as well as modernization of networks and sites.
Technology pilots and upgrades: Public reporting has referenced pilots and assessments in areas such as digital radio (DAB+) and enhancements to DVB-T multiplexes, subject to regulatory decisions and market needs. Confirm the current status via official announcements.
Partnerships: Ongoing contracts and partnerships with national and regional TV and radio broadcasters, and public sector entities. Specific recent partnerships should be verified on the company’s news page.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.telecentras.lt
Email: Not verified here; consult the official website’s contact page.
Registered office address: Sausio 13-osios g. 10, LT-04347 Vilnius, Lithuania (commonly cited for Vilnius TV Tower; legal registered office to be verified).
Telephone: Not available in this profile; see official website.

Sources and References

- Telecentras (AB LRTC) official website: https://www.telecentras.lt
- Vilnius TV Tower information (operational association): https://www.tvbokstas.lt
- Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities (JAR) via Registrų centras – for legal codes and addresses: https://www.registrucentras.lt
- State shareholder governance (Ministry of Transport and Communications): https://sumin.lt (verify shareholder representation and governance updates)
- News coverage on MEZON divestment (2020–2021), commonly cited in Lithuanian media; verify via reputable outlets and company announcements.

Notes

Where specific legal and contact details (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, exact registered office and phone numbers, executive names) are not listed, it is because those data points could not be confirmed from verifiable sources within this context. Readers should consult the official website, the Register of Legal Entities, and the company’s latest annual report or governance disclosures for the most accurate, current information.