Electronic And Postal Communications (Digital and other Broadcasting
Networks)
G.N. No. 418 (contd)
carried by Multiplex Operators on the digital network to realize
smooth digital migration during the simulcast period.
(4) In the simulcast period, national content service
licensees shall be required to provide simultaneous delivery of the
same content on both analogue and digital platforms.
(5)
The Authority shall have powers to modify the
current licenses for content services, multiplex operator and
frequency usage in accordance with the provisions of these
Regulations for the purpose of creating a conducive digital
broadcasting environment.
(6) In making out modification referred to under subregulation (4), the licensee shall not be liable for compensation.
(7) Network facilities licensees authorized to provide
digital multiplex services and content service licensees shall(a)
prepare and meet roll-out plans within twelve
months and phases of implementation approved
by the Authority;
(b)
accommodate other services where applicable;
(c)
accommodate new applicants for sound
broadcasting;
(d)
attain coverage greater than that during analogue
broadcasting at analogue switch-off date;
(e)
not inhibit advancement of technology in the
digital terrestrial broadcast chain;
(8)
The content services licences under analogue
platform shall lapse upon expiry of authorized simulcast period.
(9)
The content services licensee under analogue
platform shall be required to surrender the frequencies to the
Authority upon expiry of the authorized simulcast period for the
purpose of re-planning of spectrum.
Simulcast
Period
18. Simulcast shall be mandatory and the content service
licensees shall(a)
provide simultaneous delivery of the same content on
both analogue and digital platforms;
(b)
enter into service level agreement with Multiplex
Operator in accordance with Regulation 9(1);
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