Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR)

Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR) is a state institution that fulfills legal mandates related to the regulation, development, and promotion of Austrian markets for media, telecommunications, and postal services. Established in 2001 under the KommAustria Act, RTR is 100% federally owned and comprises two departments with a total of approximately 120 employees. The Media department, led by Mag. Wolfgang Struber, serves as the secretariat of the Communications Authority Austria (KommAustria) and autonomously manages funds to support and develop the Austrian media market. These include the AUSTRIAN TELEVISION FUND, the Digitalization Fund, the Private Broadcasting Fund, the Non-commercial Broadcasting Fund, and the Fund for the Promotion of Digital Transformation.

The Telecommunications and Postal Services department, headed by Dr. Klaus M. Steinmaurer, supports the Telekom-Control-Commission (TKK) and Post-Control-Commission (PCK) as secretariat. Additionally, it fulfills regulatory tasks such as number management and serves as the central information hub for infrastructure data and broadband coverage. As a center of expertise, RTR provides in-depth knowledge for businesses, consumers, policymakers, academia, and media representatives. Through targeted activities such as organizing training events, conferences, and symposia, RTR facilitates discussions on broadcasting and telecommunications-related topics with a wider audience.

Founded in 1997 and based in Austria, RTR plays a key role in shaping and regulating the Austrian media, telecommunications, and postal markets. As of now, there is no publicly available information about the company's recent investments or investors.