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Providing consumers with a dvb-t2 set-top box (stb) to enable the reception of digital terrestrial television (dtt).
Where
Uganda
Uganda
When
2020
2020
Who
Widestar digital (u) ltd
Widestar digital (u) ltd
Website of the policy/measure
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Description of the policy/measure
Describe the main features of the measure/initiative (800 words): • provide our solution to every country that's migrating to digital now or is about to start that transition. • provide a conditional access system (cas) cardless solution for encrypted channels on the current deployed boxes. • service which is broadcast and capable of being received without payment of subscription fees. (set top box) • a group of digital terrestrial television (dtt) channels that are combined together into one output signal for broadcast. • a stand-alone device that converts a dvb-t2signal to analogue video and audio signals for presentation on a television receiver or other suitable display device. without the set top box we would be unable to view the digital television services on our television set.
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This measure was reported by civil societyResults achieved
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the measure/initiative? (400 words) • most household were able to purchase set top boxes enabling them to continue watching tv • increased sales for the vendors during the digital migration era. • other consumers subscripted to the pay tv stb/decoder. (this comes with monthly subscription) • buy an integrated digital television set • job creation • revival of the momentum and innovation in the electronics industry • buy a free-to-air stb/decoder (a one-time purchase and no monthly subscription) • with a set top box people are able to receive between 12 and 24 channels