By Isaac K. Ssemakadde Switching off analogue television transmission may not have complied with requirements For some 30 African countries, including the technologically advanced North African giants Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Egypt, the deadline for digital migration is 2020. But Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has insisted and implemented the digital …
Read More »The false promise of digital democracy
By Katinka Barysch Governments have become as skillful at using the Internet and modern communications technology as activists Most people used to think of the Internet as a force for good. It was supposed to allow us not only to shop, stay in touch with former classmates, and find a …
Read More »The digital shift
By kabona esiara Rwanda switches to digital broadcasting in January 2011 The National Bureau for Information (ORINFOR) monopoly on the television broadcast industry in Rwanda has come to an end. By next year, a second signal distributor for terrestrial digital broadcast network will be licensed. The development brings in competition …
Read More »Digital TV comes at a cost
By Joshua Masinde Ugandans are set to enjoy improved reception quality, a variety of channels, clear audio signals, and sharper visuals with the adoption of digital broadcasting. The switch to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) is being engineered by Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB) and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). NGB Executive Director …
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