First radio station, Radio NYAB, privately launched in 1973, is now state-owned (2012).[1] Five private radio stations are currently broadcasting (2012).[1] Radios: 37,000 (1997). The Bhutan Broadcasting Service first commenced television transmissions in June 1999, upon legalizing television,[2] one of the last countries in the world to do so.[1] Cable TV service offers dozens of Indian and other international channels (2012).[1] Televisions: 11,000 (1999).[citation needed]