Telestreet

Telestreet is an Italian movement that set up free TV stations in several metropolitan areas in Italy. The movement started in Bologna with a small transmitting station, OrfeoTv, which was founded by activist Franco "Bifo" Berardi.^{[citation needed]} Since June 2002, this micro-TV station has been broadcasting for a few hours a day within a range of 200 metres.^{[citation needed]}

There are now nearly one hundred mini TV stations across Italy.^{[citation needed]} Their transmitting hardware contains slightly modified receiver electronics.^{[citation needed]}

The telestreet are usually promoted by organizations, groups or individuals who use the facility for television and social uses for group benefit, with the aim of making television a free communication tool like a newspaper or a website.^[1]

See also

• Radio Alice