Oportian Broadcasting Corporation
| Trading name | OBC |
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| Native name | Corporation de Radiodiffusion Oportienne |
| Type | Public broadcaster |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1719 AN |
| Founder(s) | Federal Government of Oportia |
| Headquarters | Vanie, Oportia |
| Area served |
 OportiaInternational via OBC Micras. |
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| Products |
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| Services | Broadcasting |
| Revenue | 1.2 billion OPṀ (1743 AN) |
| Owner(s) | Government of Oportia |
| Employees | 8,750 |
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| Website | obc.op |
The Oportian Broadcasting Corporation (OBC) is the national public broadcaster of Oportia, established in 1719 AN during the First Republic period. As the country's largest media organization, the OBC operates six television channels, eight national radio stations, and an extensive digital platform that reaches over 90% of the Oportian population daily. Headquartered in the iconic Vanie Broadcasting House in downtown Vanie, the corporation produces a diverse range of content including news, entertainment, educational programming, and cultural shows that reflect Oportia's multicultural heritage. The OBC is particularly renowned for its impartial news coverage and high-quality documentaries.
Governed by the National Broadcasting Act, 1719, the OBC's editorial independence is guaranteed while ensuring public accountability. The OBC is primarily funded through government appropriations and through a national license fee paid on the purchase of any television. These are supplemented by lucrative commercial activities through the OBC's production arm. With regional production centers in Port de Huile, Pahlavye, and other major cities, the broadcaster serves as a crucial platform for Oportian cultural expression and national identity.
