Prevention of Monopolistic Practices in Granting Broadcasting Operation Licenses in Indonesia

Abstract

Monopoly practices in the issuance of broadcasting licenses constitute a strategic issue affecting market competition, information diversity, and the quality of democracy. This study aims to analyze monopoly practices in broadcasting licensing, identify their underlying causes, and examine their impacts on society and the media industry. The research employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings indicate that monopolistic practices arise from the centralization of authority, lack of transparency, and the influence of political and economic interests in the licensing process. These conditions reinforce the dominance of large enterprises and create barriers to entry for new market players. The impacts include limited content diversity, inequality in access to information, and a decline in the quality of broadcasting services. This study emphasizes the importance of regulatory reform grounded in transparency and accountability, strengthening supervisory institutions, and increasing public participation to prevent monopolistic practices and to establish a fair and democratic broadcasting system.