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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

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Digital Migration Regulations, 2012

5. Multiplex allocation - Multiplex 2

 

(1) e.tv may use up to fifty percent (50%) of the available capacity in Multiplex 2 for the digital broadcasting of—
(a) the e.tv channel;
(b) any digital incentive channels, which e.tv is authorised to provide, in accordance with the procedures set out in these Regulations; and
(c) subject to regulation 11(2), radio channels and data services.

 

(2) e.tv shall commence the digital migration of the e.tv channel at the start of the dual illumination period.

 

(3) M-Net may use up to forty percent (40%) of the available capacity in Multiplex 2 for the digital broadcasting of—
(a) the M-Net channels;
(b) any digital incentive channels, which M-Net is authorised to provide, in accordance with the procedures set out in these Regulations; and
(c) subject to regulation 11(2), radio channels and data services.

 

(4) M-Net shall commence the digital migration of the M-Net channels at the start of the dual illumination period.

 

(5) Up to ten percent (10%) of the available capacity on Multiplex 2 shall be utilised by existing holders of temporary licences issued by the Authority to provide services on a test or trial basis on the frequencies included in Multiplex 2 at the commencement of these Regulations.

 

(6) Upon the expiry of the temporary licences referred to in sub-regulation (5), the relevant capacity in Multiplex 2 shall be shared in equal proportion between e.tv and M-Net.