Somali Broadcasting Corporation

Somali Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) is a media group that operates in the Puntland region of Somalia, in particular the three main cities of Bossaso, Qardho and Garowe.

SBC's broadcasting area of coverage is estimated at 1000 square km, and this is served by three stations in the above towns.

In November 2001, Somali Broadcasting Corporation established the first television service in Puntland.

[2] In 2001, SBC contracted with the BBC Somali Service to broadcast their transmission through FM radio for better hearing.

In 2004, SBC started airing Arabic and English programs of the BBC World Service.