Media of Montecara
Domestically produced media in Montecara represents a small industry given the size of the city-state. Nevertheless, a few influential brands have emerged over the years.
Ownership and regulation
Public media entities in Montecara are state-owned enterprises. This does not mean, however, that they are under the direct control of the Colegio or bureaucracy; like all domestic corporations, they are each governed independently by a board of directors. Their public status, however, means that they are bound to exercise additional social responsibility. For instance, they are required to be politically even-handed and give equal time and space to opposing views when discussing national issues. Otherwise, their editorial independence is complete, and the state exercises no censorship.
Cable internet and television services are provided by Infotel de Montecara, which carries domestic and foreign channels. Broadcasting is regulated by the Secretariat of Education and Culture.
State broadcasting
The state broadcasting network in Montecara is Telèradio Montecara. It is supported by state funds and a small license fee that is assessed on monthly cable television, Internet service, and cellular data bills. All public broadcasting in Montecara is advertising-free.
Television channels
| Channel | Logo | Programming | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telè1 | Flagship channel; dramas, comedies, sport, news, live programs | Over-the-air, cable, satellite | |
| Telè2 | Life and style, travel, home and garden, cuisine, history, documentaries, feature films | Over-the-air, cable, satellite | |
| Telè Banbìn | Children's and teen programming | Cable, satellite |
Some of the best-known programming on Montecaran state television includes:
- Opera à nòte - Opera performances by premier companies in Montecara and across Esquarium. Premieres are always broadcast live.
- I Craxi - A period drama about the Craxi political dynasty set in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Storia sotterànea - A nonfiction program that delves into Montecaran history through archaeology and architecture.
Radio channels
| Channel | Logo | Programming | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Montecara 1 | Popular music | FM, streaming, satellite | |
| Radio Montecara 2 | News, talk, sport, classical music, opera | FM, streaming, satellite |
Newspapers
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Montecara has four domestic newspapers: La Cara, the major general-interest newspaper of record; Il Posto, the more conservative daily; Il Finansiér; which provides daily in-depth financial news; and Gazéta Susta, a weekly sport paper.
Il Finansiér has by far the largest circulation thanks to its international edition, which enjoys a readership far beyond the borders of Montecara.
| Name | Logo | Content | Format | Frequency | Circulation (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cara |  |
General-interest | Broadsheet | Daily | 320,000 |
| Il Posto |  |
General-interest | Broadsheet | Daily | 60,000 |
| Il Finansiér |  |
Financial news | Broadsheet | Daily | 950,000 |
| Gazéta Susta |  |
Sport | Tabloid | Weekly | 180,000 |