Four Multiplexing Operators—TVRI, ANTV, Nusantara TV, and Metro TV—Now Broadcasting from Turyapada Tower
BULELENG – Bali Governor Wayan Koster officially launched Digital Television Broadcasting from the Turyapada Tower KBS 6.0 Kerthi Bali, located in the traditional village of Amertasari, Sukasada District, Buleleng Regency, on Saturday (December 27). The launch was marked by a symbolic channel scanning process conducted together with invited guests, officially signifying the full operation of 30 Digital Television channels broadcast from Turyapada Tower as the central digital television broadcasting infrastructure in the Province of Bali.
In his remarks, Governor Koster emphasized that the launch represents an important milestone in the development of broadcasting in Bali. The presence of digital TV broadcasts from Turyapada Tower marks a new chapter in delivering clearer, more modern, and more evenly distributed information and entertainment services, particularly for communities in North Bali.
“Turyapada Tower is not merely a magnificent structure standing in the highlands, but a symbol of transformation, technological advancement, and the preservation of Balinese culture. This is a tangible manifestation of the Bali Provincial Government’s commitment to providing high-quality and equitable information services for all communities,” Governor Koster stated.
Turyapada Tower was constructed at an altitude of 1,521 meters above sea level, with a tower height of 115 meters, bringing its total elevation to 1,636 meters above sea level. The infrastructure is part of Indonesia’s first Single Frequency Network (SFN), enabling improved broadcast quality and wider coverage. In addition to serving as a digital television transmitter, Turyapada Tower is also being developed as a technology-based tourism destination, featuring a planetarium, skywalk, glass bridge, a 360-degree rotating restaurant, and a static restaurant.
The launch of digital television broadcasting from Turyapada Tower was carried out in stages. The first phase began on April 18, 2025, with the airing of 10 digital TV channels via the Viva Group multiplex. The second phase followed on August 18, 2025, with the addition of Nusantara TV and TVRI, bringing the total to 12 channels. The third phase, conducted on Saturday, December 27, 2025, marked the official launch of Media Televisi Indonesia (Metro TV Group), adding eight more channels.
With the completion of the third phase, a total of 30 digital television channels from four multiplexing operators—TVRI, ANTV, Nusantara TV, and Metro TV—are now fully broadcasting from Turyapada Tower. This marks the tower’s full and optimal operation as the center of terrestrial digital television broadcasting in Bali, covering more than 90 percent of the province’s territory, including areas as far as Jembrana.
Governor Koster stressed that the availability of digital TV broadcasts provides tangible economic benefits for the community. Residents no longer need to purchase satellite dishes or subscribe to paid television services. By using a digital television or an analog television equipped with an affordable set-top box, the public can already enjoy broadcasts with significantly improved picture and sound quality.
“This helps reduce household expenses while ensuring that access to information, education, and entertainment can be enjoyed fairly and evenly,” he explained.
Furthermore, Turyapada Tower is projected to become an integration hub for technology, culture, and tourism. All tourism facilities are currently in the interior development phase and are targeted for completion by mid-2026, followed by area landscaping, access road improvements, and the construction of a one-kilometer gondola. This integrated area is targeted to be completed and inaugurated in December 2026, with a total investment of nearly IDR 600 billion, fully designated as a regional asset to increase locally generated revenue (PAD) for Buleleng Regency.
During an online interaction with several villages in North Bali, residents reported that television broadcast quality has become significantly clearer, with a substantial increase in the number of available channels. Sub-district heads and village leaders from Bubunan, Penuktukan, and Tukad Sumaga in Gerokgak conveyed their appreciation and gratitude for the direct benefits experienced by the community.
Buleleng Regent Nyoman Sutjidra also expressed his appreciation for the Governor of Bali’s commitment to delivering more equitable and secure digital television broadcasts for the people of Buleleng, with coverage that continues to be expanded toward 100 percent.
The launch event was attended by the Chairperson of the Bali Provincial DPRD, members of the Bali Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), mayors and regents from across Bali, heads of vertical government institutions, the Director General of Post and Broadcasting of the Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia, the Rector of Udayana University, and leaders of national broadcasting institutions.
In closing his remarks, Governor Koster expressed hope that the operation of digital television broadcasting from Turyapada Tower would serve as a momentum toward realizing Bali as a Digital Island within the framework of the New Bali Era—an advanced, culturally rooted, and prosperous Bali. (*)
