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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS ON DTT

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS ON DTT. 1. Current Landscape. 2. Impact of DTT. 4. Universal Service and Access. 5. Benefits. 6. Conclusion. 3. ODM View. OVERVIEW. 1. CURRENT LANDSCAPE. No terrestrial transmissions DTH on DVB-S2

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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS ON DTT

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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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