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Digital Terrestrial Television: Universal Access Benefits

A comprehensive analysis of the impact of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), presenting benefits, challenges, and the landscape in South Africa. Explore how DTT can enhance universal service and access.

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Digital Terrestrial Television: Universal Access Benefits

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  1. Property of TopTV (c)

  2. PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS ON DTT Property of TopTV (c)

  3. 1. Current Landscape • 2. Impact of DTT • 4. Universal Service and Access • 5. Benefits • 6. Conclusion • 3. ODM View OVERVIEW Property of TopTV (c)

  4. 1. CURRENT LANDSCAPE • No terrestrial transmissions • DTH on DVB-S2 • Over 60 channels, most affordable packages • Signal covering entire Republic – Satellite • LSM 2-5 and up to LSM9 Property of TopTV (c)

  5. 2. DTT IMPACT • DTT challenge/threat - competition • More advertising platforms • Consumer access – no significant costs • No monthly fees for multichannel viewing • Only Annual TV Licence fees • DTT covers the same target market - LSM • Severe impact on market share expansion/growth Property of TopTV (c)

  6. 3. ODM VIEW • DTT – necessary development • Multichannel viewing • Spectrum efficiency • Digital dividend • Transmission network - line of sight. • More coverage gaps • Greater proportion of households without access to ALL services • Network roll-out will take time • Greater impact for rural and/or sparsely populated areas • Need for innovative solutions during the dual illumination period • Partnership opportunity Property of TopTV (c)

  7. 4. UNIVERSAL ACCESS • Our key concern is Universal Access • ODM prepared to participate to the extent required within reason • Solution create specifically for DTT related challenges • Can be limited to the dual illumination period • Maximise use of available technologies • Satellite to complement DVB-T • In line with policy directive • Achieve Universal Service and Access • Satellite already has 100% coverage • ODM willing to participate Property of TopTV (c)

  8. 5. BENEFITS • STB Subsidy • Basic box for DTT purposes • CA already available • Special bouquet created • Limited lifespan • Excludes installation • Job creation – installers • Marketing Opportunity for ODM • Access to homes • Consumer and potential subscriber aware of the available services Property of TopTV (c)

  9. 6. CONCLUDING REMARKS • DTT is a good advancement for a multitude of reasons • We see the opportunity that comes with the challenge • Prepared to partner with industry to ensure consumer welfare • Appreciate the benefits that come with such partnership • Limited but significant participation! Property of TopTV (c)

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