Kenyan Sold 2 Million Digital set-top boxes For Analogue Switch-off

Source: allAfrica

Nairobi — ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i says over two million Set-Top Boxes (STBs) have so far been sold in Nairobi and its environs in readiness for the December 31 digital television migration. The number does not even include the number of the customers who were already on pay TV services, expressing his optimism of successful transition.

He urged those who have not bought their STBs to do so, and avoid the last minute rush which may lead to unnecessary inconveniences when the switch-off comes.

The analogue switch-off will be taken forth in three phases beginning with Nairobi and its environs on December 31, 2014 while the second phase that will cover Mombasa, Malindi, Nyeri, Meru, Kisumu, Webuye, Kakamega, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyahururu, Machakos, Narok and Loldiani (Rongai) will be switched off on February 2, 2015. The third phase covering all other remaining sites will be from March 30, 2015.

DigitalKenya has provided the List of Type Approved DVB-T2 Set Top Boxes and Integrated TVs, for those who want both DVB-T2 programs and internet programs, they need to use hybrid OTT DVB-T2 STBs, such as SDMC’S H.265 UHD DV7810-T2 and H.265 1080p DV7904-T2.