Radiotelevisione svizzera

Logo Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana RSI


Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana (RSI) targets the Italian-speaking population of Switzerland, which numbers around 650,000 both south and north of the Alps. RSI offers three stations:

  • Rete Uno is primarily dedicated to current affairs and reportage. These key elements are complemented by general entertainment programmes, weather, travel and daytime programming, as well as light music selected for its broad appeal. 

  • The main focus at Rete Due is on educational and general interest programmes. The schedule is rounded out by classical music, jazz and music from around the world, as well as news. 

  • Rete Tre broadcasts rock and pop music aimed at younger listeners. RSI's third channel is characterised by an interest in the latest trends, its relaxed presentation and its close relationship with its audience.
Director Dino Balestra
Legal form Subsidiary
Established in 1931
Programming output radio 2009 26,280 hours
Workforce radio & TV 2009 (full-time equivalents) 1064
Operating expenses radio & TV 2009 CHF 241.2 million

Market share 2009

Market share 2009 of Radiotelevisione svizzera (24 hours, Monday to Sunday): Radiotelevisione svizzera: 71.0% / Rete Uno: 49.6% / Rete Due: 5.8% / Rete Tre: 15.7% / Other SRG SSR stations: 13.0% / Swiss commercial broadcasters: 8.1% / Foreign stations: 7.8%

Audience share 2009

Average number of listeners per day of Radiotelevisione svizzera in the year 2009: Radiotelevisione svizzera: 195 000 / Rete Uno: 147 000 / Rete Due: 28 000  / Rete Tre: 84 000 / Other SRG SSR stations: 71 000 / Swiss commercial broadcasters: 80 000