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QPTV CERTIFIED PRODUCERS AND PROVIDERS:
QPTV WILL ACCEPT PROGRAMS ONLINE

Send an email to: [email protected] to participate. There is no deadline for enrollment.
Not ready? Contact [email protected] when you are.
After enrollment, you will receive instructions on how to proceed. For assistance contact [email protected].

Can’t use the online portal? Upload your programs in person at the kiosks in the lobby of QPTV's first floor facility. All in person uploads will take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm. This new process will not affect your current weekly or monthly timeslot; this is not a lottery.

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