delivering current broadcasters’ content subscription based to the viewers. DBNOs. Assign two frequencies in UHF Ch41 and Ch43 to form two multiplexes to carry 28 programmes initially for the first DBNO. Additional frequencies should be assigned to the DBNO for island wide coverage. No additional DBNO licence should be issued before completion of island wide coverage for reason of no sufficient frequency before analogue switch-off. 3 The DBNO should set up the free-to-air NIL NIL DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television transmission network. 4 Issuance of TV licences to the NIL NIL broadcasters based on condition relating to the content, the broadcasters should make use of the services of a DBNO for the delivery of their television programme to the viewer. All existing broadcasters should be instructed that all channels should be made available as a mandatory requirement in the digital platform constructed by the respective DBNOs from the very inception. 5 Solution to issues arising out of practical NIL NIL difficulties in implementing the policy. The regulator/Authority shall take responsibilities on, DBNOs maintain specified availability levels in disaster recovery facilities. The analogue services for satellite and cable television transmission to fall in line with the digitalization plan must be addressed. It is recommended to stop issuing of new licence for analogue television broadcasting. The expansion for current analogue transmission infrastructure should be terminated with immediate effect. 6 Tax policy From 2012 to 2015, the tax From 2012 to 2018, the tax concessions will be revised concessions will be revised To provide import tax concessions for to promote current for the CPE. broadcast quality digital production, broadcasters. transmission and customer premises equipment (CPE) for a specific period of time. CPE, such as digital TV receiver and set top boxes needs some subsidizing.
delivering current broadcasters’ content to the viewers. Assign two frequencies in UHF Ch41 and Ch43 to form two multiplexes to carry 28 programmes initially for the first DBNO. Additional frequencies should be assigned to the DBNO for island wide coverage. No additional DBNO licence should be issued before completion of island wide coverage for reason of no sufficient frequency before analogue switch-off. subscription based DBNOs. 3 The DBNO should set up the free-to-air DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television transmission network. NIL NIL 4 Issuance of TV licences to the broadcasters based on condition relating to the content, the broadcasters should make use of the services of a DBNO for the delivery of their television programme to the viewer. All existing broadcasters should be instructed that all channels should be made available as a mandatory requirement in the digital platform constructed by the respective DBNOs from the very inception. NIL NIL 5 Solution to issues arising out of practical difficulties in implementing the policy. The regulator/Authority shall take responsibilities on, DBNOs maintain specified availability levels in disaster recovery facilities. The analogue services for satellite and cable television transmission to fall in line with the digitalization plan must be addressed. It is recommended to stop issuing of new licence for analogue television broadcasting. The expansion for current analogue transmission infrastructure should be terminated with immediate effect. NIL NIL 6 Tax policy To provide import tax concessions for broadcast quality digital production, transmission and customer premises equipment (CPE) for a specific period of time. CPE, such as digital TV receiver and set top boxes needs some subsidizing. From 2012 to 2015, the tax concessions will be revised to promote current broadcasters. From 2012 to 2018, the tax concessions will be revised for the CPE.
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