The NETA Program Service delivers 1,200+ program hours a year via the public TV interconnection to every CSG-qualified public television licensee in the United States.
NETA offers a simple, nationwide program distribution service for our members, public television stations, and independent producers.
We recommend reviewing the "Working with NETA Program Service" PDF to better understand and prepare for the multiple distribution steps. In addition, NETA programming must adhere to PBS and FCC specs for distribution to public television stations and upholds public television editorial standards. Prior to submitting, please review the following to ensure that your submission is a good fit for public television:
NETA also provides digital distribution through the PBS App. This makes your program available nationwide regardless of station carriage.
Apply for distribution today by telling us more about your production. We look forward to working with you.
As we approach this landmark anniversary of our country, we want to unite public media stations to amplify their local stories — both past and present — to a broader audience and celebrate the essential role public media plays in sharing our national story.
At the heart of Public Media Making History at 250 is our commitment to curating collections (both digital & broadcast) that show how public media increases understanding around social change, local histories, civic engagement, and elevating a variety of community voices.