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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

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Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Regulations, 2009

8. General Obligations

 

1) The data services included on the programming will prioritise Electronic Programme Guide and Electronic Programme Information, which must always be available to the viewers.

 

2) The broadcasting services licensee must provide audio sound tracks for all local content programmes in no fewer than three (3) official languages.

 

3) Multiplex operators must prioritise the provision of Digital television services when compared to the provision of data services.

 

4) Additional data services introduced for the purposes of enhancing innovation and better service to consumers must not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the capacity allocated to a broadcaster in each multiplex.

 

5) No sound broadcasting services must be broadcast on the DTT multiplexes unless it is for test purposes, in which case, such test broadcasts must first be authorised by the Authority.

 

 


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