Following the implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in June 2025, broadcasters and streaming providers across the EU must now meet new, mandatory accessibility standards. Whether you’re delivering live TV or on-demand video, ensuring content is inclusive for all audiences is no longer optional — it’s a legal and ethical priority.

The EAA sets out clear requirements: subtitles, audio descriptions, transcripts, and accessible user interfaces must be integrated across audiovisual platforms. That means broadcast channels, OTT apps, and video-on-demand libraries all need to be designed with accessibility in mind — from content creation to final delivery.

Broadcasters must now comply, or face serious financial penalties:

  • Provide accurate, synchronized, and readable subtitles across all live and on-demand content, including archives, news and sports coverage.
  • Ensure full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance (as defined under EN 301 549), across interfaces, menus, navigation, and apps.
  • Guarantee a seamless user experience across all access points — broadcast, web, mobile, smart TV, and more.

Only microenterprises, those with fewer than 10 employees and annual turnover under €2 million, are exempt. All others are subject to enforcement, with fines ranging from €5,000 to €600,000 per violation, and up to 5% of annual turnover in some regions.

Building solutions that meet today’s standards & tomorrow’s expectations

At iKO Media Group, we support our clients not only in delivering accessible content, but in broadcasting and managing their entire channel operations across the spectrum. We work closely with broadcasters to ensure accessibility features are fully embedded, without disrupting brand integrity or user experience. From intuitive navigation to integrated captioning and audio description, we provide the tools and expertise to deliver content that reaches everyone.

From professionally crafted subtitles and closed captions to WCAG audits, seamless platform integration, and ongoing accessibility testing, we deliver the tools broadcasters need to meet today’s standards and exceed audience expectations.

Our platforms — including iKOFLIX, MENAFLIX, and FAITHTIME — are already designed to support full accessibility. Through iKOGUIDE, we also offer a centralised, WCAG-compliant EPG system that makes channel guides not only accessible but engaging, improving how viewers discover and interact with content.

A trusted partner

More than just a platform provider, iKOMG is a partner you can trust. A partner that understands the shifting landscape of modern broadcasting and offers solutions that are both future-ready and viewer-first.

Because accessibility isn’t just about compliance — it’s about connection. It’s about building services that everyone can use, enjoy, and come back to. And for us, the viewer experience is everything. In a world where content is everywhere, it’s how you make your audience feel that really sets you apart.

Let’s make content that reaches everyone. Talk to us today.