RTV2

RTV2 is a designation used by several public or state broadcasters to identify their second television channel. It is not a single network; each broadcaster that uses the branding assigns the term independently, and the exact meaning of RTV2 can vary by country and language.

The acronym RTV typically reflects a combination of radio and television services, with the numeral 2 indicating the channel’s placement as the secondary service. In practice, RTV2 channels have been used to expand programming beyond the main channel, often offering content that differs in genre, audience, or scheduling.

Programming on RTV2 channels varies widely by region but commonly includes documentaries, cultural programming, international or classic films, educational content, sports, regional or minority-language programming, and reruns or time-shifted material from the main channel. The goal is usually to broaden access to diverse content without overloading the primary service.

Technical delivery of RTV2 channels has evolved with broadcasting technology. They have been distributed via digital terrestrial television, satellite, cable, and increasingly online streaming. The transition to digital platforms allowed many broadcasters to launch or rebrand an RTV2 without expanding physical transmitter networks, or to repurpose existing channels for broader reach.

In some cases, RTV2 branding has been retired or rebranded as part of organizational changes, digital strategies, or consolidation within a broadcaster’s portfolio. The term remains in historical or regional contexts where multiple-language or multi-channel public broadcasting ecosystems exist.

See also: RTV1, RTV3, public broadcasting, multi-channel television, digital terrestrial television.