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From local FM to a Global audience

In 1979, a few idealistic visionaries laid the groundwork for what was to become NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association. The idea was to seize the opportunity of the newly-emerging concept of free radio in Europe, and in Italy in particular. Under the name Globe Radio Milan, they were among the first to put a private FM station on the air in Milan’s northern Italian metropolitan city.

In 1988, a powerful shortwave outlet – IRRS-Shortwave (the Italian Radio Relay Service) – was added to give NEXUS-IBA an international radio voice.

Finally, in 1994, Internet services were added, with NEXUS-IBA becoming Europe’s first website to offer – as of 1995 – streaming audio and, later, video streaming services via our global cloud & CDN infrastructure and revolutionary technology for content distribution named WorldDirector.

Our cloud-based webcasting services make it easy for you to reach and engage your audience wherever your audience may live, work and play.

We can build your World Radio Network

Our programs consist of a unique mix of international news and feature programs in English. They deal with politics, culture, religion, and global issues related to children, women, human rights, poverty alleviation, law, crime prevention, humanitarian aid, economic development, peace, and security worldwide. In addition, more programmes in other languages (Italian, French, Spanish, German) and local African languages or dialects are beamed to listeners in specific target areas in Europe, Africa, Asia/Pacific and the Middle East.

NEXUS-IBA strives to broadcast a diversity of views and opinions and to reflect the cultural and regional diversity of the countries we serve. We voice criticism and debate by promoting viewpoints and experiences unavailable in local and national media. As part of our efforts to translate what is often news and information into action – we also report on progress – evaluate programs, initiatives and policies – and encourage listeners to collect information about the issues we cover.

Broadcasting to conflict areas and beyond government firewalls

Shortwave and AM/Medium Wave radio is one of the few communication media that can cover conflict areas worldwide, countries at war, where information is censored, or government firewalls block independent or Christian media.

As of March 11, 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia announced that they would be starting the process of disconnecting from the Internet. This process follows Russia’s “successful tests” of unplugging from the global Internet in 2019. If implemented, it goes beyond blocking foreign websites by potentially isolating the whole country into a private, national Internet, with no access to the global Internet, including audio and video streaming and access to foreign media.

According to Wikipedia’s Internet censorship and surveillance list and Reporters Without Borders, Russia, as well as other countries around the world (i.e. China, Cuba, Ethiopia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Iran, Kashmir, Nepal, Bahrain, etc.) are either blocking, monitoring or censoring the free flow of information over the Internet. Often in these countries, even Satellite radio and TV is banned or jammed to stop the reception of foreign media.

Shortwave and long-distance AM or Medium Wave radio is often the only communication medium that can cross any country’s boundaries, and governments impose Internet firewalls. Therefore, it is often used in an emergency, disaster relief operations, and humanitarian assistance in case of wars or natural disasters. In addition, specific frequencies for International Radio for Disaster Relief (IRDR) may be used in emergencies.

Shortwave was very popular back in the 1980s when no satellites, no Internet, and Western media were available beyond the Iron curtain. Shortwave is having a revival these days simply because it allows free access to a wide selection of news, information and inspirational programs worldwide, especially where media is strictly under the control of the government and foreign press is censored.

Broadcast media services for NGOs, government and individual program producers

Since 1979, our stations have also been relaying programs from major international broadcasters, such as VOA (Voice of America), Deutsche Welle, BBC, Radio Nederland, Swiss Radio International (SRI), Radio China International (CRI), South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), United Nations Radio, UNESCO Radio, Family Radio, La Buona Novella Broadcasts and many others.

Our international broadcasting services enable media companies to connect with their audiences globally. In addition, broadcasting is now taking advantage of new technology such as the Internet, streaming, satellite broadcasting and mobile content delivery that are now deemed part of today’s broadcast journalism industry.

We provide state-of-the-art International broadcasting & digital media solutions. We are committed to providing effective, creative and instantaneous broadcasting solutions. We deliver the most progressive international broadcasting solutions and information services that millions of listeners worldwide trust.

Dedicated Christian Radio Channels

Two dedicated channels: European Gospel Radio on Shortwave and AM radio in Europe and All Gospel Radio 24/7 streaming live, broadcast Christian news, gospel music, and Bible preaching programs on behalf of several Christian Ministries worldwide.

Our associated Bible radio and shortwave radio ministries agree that shortwave and streaming radio are among the most remarkable ways the Gospel can be spread worldwide.

International Public Acces Radio (IPAR)

If you are a radio presenter with a program of interest to the world community, any individual program producer, micro radio, public radio, community radio broadcasting on a local or national radio station, or an organisation interested in distributing your radio programs or podcasts to a worldwide audience, then International Public Access Radio (IPAR) is for you.

IPAR is a radio relay service run by NEXUS-IBA. It is not a new radio station. Instead, it relays independent producers, community radio stations, micro radio stations, and non-religious organisations to the WorldWide audience.

An independent non-government organisation

Since 1988, NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association has been chartered as a strictly non-profit, all-volunteer association by Italian law. Nevertheless, the purpose and focus of the original pioneering idea have not changed, i.e. making Shortwave, AM/Medium Wave, TV and Internet broadcasting facilities available to our members and, occasionally, to a small number of commercial clients at the lowest possible cost.

Broadcast journalism and world media services

We are a group of women, entrepreneurs, broadcasters, print journalists and social media experts who are determined to keep the world informed. With our broadcasting services, you can distribute your message across any nation.

Our World broadcasting services include news, politics, religion, public affairs, music and entertainment stories on Shortwave, AM (Medium Wave) radio and streaming, which can be heard on portable radios, computers, and other devices such as mobile phones or mobile phones WiFi radios.

Our dedication to the concept of free expression has also remained unchanged since 1979, with a policy of non-interference in content, except in cases where it may violate Italian or other legislation. As a result, our programming is quite diverse and includes everything from disc jockey shows to religion, philosophy, culture, science and technology, and even old radio drama.

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association is a coalition of broadcasters and independent programme producers and enjoys official status as a United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

Contact us or request a quotation for your international broadcasting, streaming, and media content delivery needs.

Broadcasting our diverse global network of shows, news, music and information also require your help and support. We rely on donations and individual members’ contributions to help us sustain our world media and broadcasting network. You can help by becoming a supporting member or by directly contributing to our services.