The Department of Communications wants mobile TV operators broadcasting by 2010.
The migration is also expected to free spectrum for eight new TV channels and WiMax.
The industry reacts positively to news of a turnaround by the Department of Communications.
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Specifications for the units that will convert digital signals for reception on analogue TV sets still have to be completed.
Five million of SA's poorest households will benefit from the subsidy, which covers 70% of the set-top box retail price.
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Gateway TV plans to expand its coverage to French-speaking countries in Africa.
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The company is finally awarded the protracted command and control ICT contract.
The conference aims to help companies monetise their Web sites which have, in the past, only provided the same information as their other media offerings.
Digital signage was used to remind employees of policies and procedures.
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