ANTV was established in January 1, 1993 as a local television station in the city of Lampung. Dated January 18, 1993 ANTV received national broadcast license by the Decree of the Minister of Information of Republic of. 04A/1993. Ten days after the permit is out ANTV airs nationally. Studio antv which was originally located in Lampung moved to Jakarta.Exact date of March 1, 1993 antv for the first time to produce their own programs in the form of news coverage of the actual course of the General Assembly of DPR / MPR. When the antv successfully conducted a live broadcast covering the important activities of the state. Special moments that are now used as the anniversary of the antv.
The television station was originally devoted to the youth audience (ages 13-25 years) and never broadcast events MTV Indonesia until the early 2000's, but in 2002 the station was developed into a station for all ages, together with the other television stations.
Antv managed to record a resounding achievement in Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) as the organizer of the concert for 72 hours, held in late 2003.
On 30 April 2006 antv managed to establish strategic partnerships with world television network STAR TV. Cooperation is characterized by the inclusion of 20% stake in Star TV to the quiz. This is in accordance with applicable regulations.
