Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsDigital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Regulations, 20098. 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. |