A supplementary, part-time TV channel, RÚV 2, transmits live coverage of major cultural and sporting events, as required, as well as some Icelandic programmes with English subtitles.

[9] Smaller medium-wave repeaters were previously operated for areas which were poorly served by the longwave service.

In 2023, as a result of LW transmissions retiring, RÚV committed to expanding the FM network further.

[10][4] In 2004, RÚV launched a non-talk, automated classical and jazz radio station called Rondó, based on the word rondo.

In 2020, Rondó was discontinued on FM (due to the closure of Vatnsendi site) but continued on DVB and on the internet.

This was later moved to the Thor 5 satellite, in order to service fishing fleets around Iceland and remote areas where the terrestrial network does not reach.

[15] In 2021, television transmissions for the Reykjavík area were moved from Vatnsendi to Úlfarsfell, ending 70 years of broadcasting from the location.

[17] It carries a substantial amount of arts, media, and current affairs programming, in addition to which it also supplies general entertainment in the form of feature films and such internationally popular television drama series as Lost and Desperate Housewives.

RÚV's lineup also includes sports coverage, documentaries, domestically produced entertainment shows, and children's programming.

On weekdays, the Rás 2 radio network includes 35 minutes of regional opt-outs for local news coverage.

Gettu betur is a popular annual quiz tournament pitting teams from senior secondary schools around Iceland against each other in five rounds which are broadcast on radio and TV.

Popular viewing also includes the Eurovision Song Contest, to which RÚV has sent participants on Iceland's behalf since 1986.

In addition, the Rás 1 radio channel broadcasts detailed weather reports for the benefit of Icelandic seafarers and others.

[10] RÚV intends to strengthen its FM network over the coming years in light of their plan to closing their longwave services in 2024.

Webcasts are open and free when accessed from Iceland, however some programming is not available internationally due to licencing issues.