">
TechMoran
  • About Us
  • Deals
  • Jobs
  • Motoring
    • Money
  • Pitch Your Startup
  • Submit Your Post
  • Freelance Gigs
  • Travel
  • Men’s Corner
  • Dating
Saturday, January 16, 2021
  • Startups
  • Reviews
  • Insider
    • Obituaries
  • Business
  • Women
  • Blockchain
  • Columnists
  • Hacks & Facts
    • How To
  • Editions
    • US Edition
    • India Edition
    • MENA Edition
    • Asia Edition
    • Europe Edition
    • International Edition
No Result
View All Result
TechMoran
">
Home Business

Kenya Beats Digital Migration Deadline | Free-to-Air Channels No Longer Free

Milcah Lukhanyu by Milcah Lukhanyu
6 years ago
in Business, Tech, Telcos
6 min read
0

Related posts

History of Binance: The Success and Failure of One of the Most Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange

January 15, 2021
0

How to fuliza by Safaricom guide

January 15, 2021
0

ASUS debuts new ZenBook Duo | Pro Duo, VivoBook, ExpertBook and Chromebook laptops at CES 2021

January 15, 2021
0
signal-apps

Is Signal That Different From WhatsApp? Here Are 5 Ways It May Be Different

January 15, 2021
0

 

big-data1As the world marks the June 17th global deadline for analogue switch-off as per the International Communications Union (ITU) Geneva 2006 Agreement, Kenyans are expected to start paying for content from local TV stations apart from the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) which is free.
According to a report by  the Daily Nation new regulations  if passed might require Pay TV providers to only air only the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as FTA to help other TV firms earn from their content and meet their infrastructure costs.

“Government will review Pay TV conditions leaving only Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) on the ‘must carry’ category if proposed broadcast regulations are adopted. This creates room for broadcasters like NTV, QTV, Citizen and KTN to start negotiating for payment from Pay TV who air their services currently under the ‘must carry’ category without pay,” the Daily Nation reported.

Today at 23:59 hours, majority of nations will switch to the digital signal symbolising a new beginning for the ICT sector in the country. With over 40 broadcasters system, the move is expected to see more players join the industry.

In a statement Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary, Dr Fred Matiang’i said, “We have come a long way but I am glad that we have embraced digital migration. But what is more important to note is that these challenges have not been unique to Kenya as many countries continue to deal with similar issues on their path to full digital TV broadcasting.”
Kenya has over 2.2 million households watching digital television via set top boxes and more than 3.2 million set top boxes have been imported into the country and more than 79 set top box vendors have been licensed. Nearly 20 broadcasters are set to on air as digital broadcasting switches in.

READ  Startup Weekend Aims to Utilize Entrepreneurship to Improve Education

Public signal distributor, SIGNET is also expected to expand its TV coverage to more areas and is set to install digital TV transmitters in Kitui, Lamu, Lodwar, Lokichogio, Maralal, Marsabit, Mbui Nzau, Wajir, Kabarnet and Garsen in partnership with the Government of Spain.

NTV, QTV, Citizen and KTN will also stand to gain if the new proposal is implimented. The broadcasters totally failed to come to agreement to launch their own set top boxes in the country afer arguing that Pay TV firms were set to benefit from their content. K24 was quiet during all this time but the new law will benefit it too!

Recently, Safaricom launched its own Big Box to provide both data and digital TV to users and especially targeting to use the box to sell more data to users around the country. Radio Africa Group also stands to gain with its Bamba TV set top box.

Readers 2,070

Share

  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Tags: Citizen TVdigital MigrationITUK24KenyaKTNNTVQTV
Milcah Lukhanyu

Milcah Lukhanyu

Milcah Lukhanyu covers daily news briefs at TechMoran. She is the person who will probably read your press release and get the story out of it or totally trash it. Send tips to [email protected]

Related Posts

cryptocurrencies

History of Binance: The Success and Failure of One of the Most Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange

January 15, 2021
0
How To

How to fuliza by Safaricom guide

January 15, 2021
0
Tech

ASUS debuts new ZenBook Duo | Pro Duo, VivoBook, ExpertBook and Chromebook laptops at CES 2021

January 15, 2021
0
signal-apps
Tech

Is Signal That Different From WhatsApp? Here Are 5 Ways It May Be Different

January 15, 2021
0
Tech

Between WhatsApp, Facebook And Signal Which Platform Collects More Personal Data?

January 15, 2021
0
Tech

HTML5 Tech Takes Over from Flash to Advance E-Sports Industry

January 15, 2021
0
Business

Cellulant Group CEO Ken Njoroge to step down in June

January 14, 2021
0
uganda-8
Tech

This Is Why The Ugandan Web Is Currently In Turmoil And Their Internet Has Been Shutdown

January 14, 2021
0

https://bit.ly/2VOxuoBhttps://bit.ly/2VOxuoBhttps://bit.ly/2VOxuoB
ADVERTISEMENT

Join our Mailing List

Loading

Recent Posts

Baidu establishes an Intelligent electric vehicle arm to bring autonomous cars on a road near you

January 15, 2021

Adam Molai’s JUA Kickstarter Fund Doubles to $2M to Kickstart African Entrepreneurship

January 15, 2021

History of Binance: The Success and Failure of One of the Most Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange

January 15, 2021

How we can all contribute to the Green revolution 

January 15, 2021

How to fuliza by Safaricom guide

January 15, 2021
">
">

Follow Us

">

There are many sites out there focused on blowing off some steam, from funny entertainment to thrilling experiences like playing online, in some cases online gaming could grant you the chance to win extra money. We came across rocketpot.io while browsing for a good btc casino online and it left us a very good impression with their wide variety of games and crypto offering.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

© 2019 Moran Media Group - All rights reserved TechMoran.

No Result
View All Result
  • Startups
  • Reviews
  • Insider
    • Obituaries
  • Business
  • Women
  • Blockchain
  • Columnists
  • Hacks & Facts
    • How To
  • Editions
    • US Edition
    • India Edition
    • MENA Edition
    • Asia Edition
    • Europe Edition
    • International Edition

© 2019 Moran Media Group - All rights reserved TechMoran.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
%d bloggers like this: