VRT has said that the new network operator will be owned by the VRT (51%) and Norkring (49%). The VRT’s transmitter network consists of real estate, transmission infrastructure, headends and on-going leasing and letting contracts. All broadcasting network assets and services related to the designing, construction and maintenance of transmitter networks will be removed from the VRT’s range of duties, and transferred to the new network operator.
The network operator will be established as a limited company under Belgian private law. The company will have the infrastructure it needs to perform all of its activities, including the continued transmission of existing VRT Radio and TV output. The current VRT services will be guaranteed by a service contract between the VRT and the network operator.
Dirk Wauters, managing director of VRT, said: In Norkring we are fortunate to have found a partner who believes in the digital future of the media. Norkring is a vigorous and stable company that will ensure that the transmitter network will be of service to the entire Flemish media landscape. We are looking forward to a smooth and successful collaboration with Norkring.
