AWS Cloud solutions give Sentech the flexibility to deliver solutions and reduce the cost of deploying channels.
Critical consultations on the potential acquisition of Sentech by Broadband Infraco are under way, says the comms ministry, as it looks to accelerate the merger.
The broadband infrastructure company will increase its budget for services and local products from women-owned companies.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says SA is now firmly on the path to the big switch, confirming government’s commitment to meeting the 31 March 2022 deadline.
The SA Post Office records less than 60 000 registrations for subsidised set-top boxes, despite government’s efforts to ramp-up the much-delayed switch to digital TV.
The South African Post Office urges qualifying households to apply for their government-subsidised set-top boxes as soon as possible.
This week sees Broadband Infraco, Sentech, SABC and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa drawing attention.
The state-owned entity advertises for manufacturers to co-develop, supply and deliver feature-rich set-top boxes for digital terrestrial TV, direct-to-home and IP networks.
The communications ministry’s acting DG reveals that just over 600 000 set-top box installations have been done as part of the digital migration.
Sentech provides the national broadcasting signal distribution and telecommunications for all South African television and radio stations.
South Africa desperately needs to up its connectivity for citizens to engage in other forms of economic activity, stresses Broadband Infraco CEO Andrew Matseke.
The signal distributor is leveraging Amazon Web Services to provide streaming services to local audiences.