TPA7 is the public television channel of the Principality of Asturias, Spain, operated by Radiotelevisión del Principado de Asturias (RTPA), the regional public broadcasting company based in Gijón, Asturias. It was launched on 20 December 2005, with its first test broadcast, and started regular programming including news and sports in early 2006.
TPA7 broadcasts a wide range of programming aimed at serving the people of Asturias. Its content includes local and regional news, current affairs, documentaries, entertainment, children's shows, and sports. The channel primarily broadcasts in Spanish, although it includes some programming in the Asturian language to promote regional culture and identity.
The channel’s headquarters are located at the Universidad Laboral de Gijón, and it broadcasts digitally on channel 45 in Asturias. TPA7 is part of a broader public media entity that also includes a second TV channel (TPA8), a radio station (Radio del Principado de Asturias), and a production company (PRODA).
TPA7 aims to provide a comprehensive and high-quality public television service by reflecting the culture, customs, and values of Asturias, informing and educating the public, and offering entertainment and leisure programming. It has received recognition for its contributions to public broadcasting in the region.