Articles about STBs

Top ICT tenders: Sentech targets non-subsidised market with STBs

The organisation calls for additional suppliers to join its panel for digital set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets.

ZTE, Telkomsel celebrate milestone in home terminal device distribution

The companies held a collaborative event to celebrate the distribution of 2 million set-top boxes powered by Android TV.

Government-subsidised STB installations hit milestone

A total of 1.5 million households qualified for government-subsidised set-top boxes, with over 1.25 million of those installed across all provinces, to date.

Digital migration delays impact SA’s ICT development

Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni urges the conclusion of broadcasting digital migration for the development of SA’s ICT sector.

Digital TV awareness campaign reaches WCape

The comms ministry’s digital migration campaign finally reaches one of the four major provinces still to migrate.

Govt sets final deadline for STB registrations

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms 30 September as final deadline for subsidised STB applications.

ConCourt delivers blow in analogue switch-off showdown

The Constitutional Court replaces the Pretoria High Court analogue switch-off ruling with an order declaring the switch-off and set-top box registration deadlines unconstitutional.

Uptick in set-top box connections, says minister

Gauteng and Northern Cape lead installations of government-sponsored set-top boxes, reveals the comms minister.

Government readies to go to market with own STBs

Minister says government set-top boxes will be in the retail market for those that don’t qualify for subsidised ones.

Minister to fight Etv’s latest litigation in digital TV drama

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms her department will oppose the broadcaster’s application for leave to appeal the 30 June analogue switch-off deadline. 

Government prioritises digital migration targets

Cabinet promises the over 500 000 households registered for STBs will receive them before the 30 June deadline.

Sentech slams set-top box graft allegations

The state signal distributor says the three-day window for its set-top box installation tender is above board.