SIC | 55,793 followers on LinkedIn. SIC MEXE CONSIGO! | SIC began broadcasting on October 6th, 1992, as the first private, independent and commercial television network operating in Portugal, putting an end to a 35 years state monopoly in Portuguese television. A strategic emphasis was placed on information, entertainment, documentaries and fiction programs including programs spoken in Portuguese. With this innovative approach to programs and a strong marketing campaign, SIC became market leader in 1995.