adsThe Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have unveiled a hybrid model for Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO), saying the approach will expand access to digital television services without requiring Nigerians to purchase new specialised set-top boxes.
Jane Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, disclosed this during a joint press briefing by Charles Ebuebu, Director-General of the NBC, on Monday in Abuja
Egerton-Idehen said the new framework leverages existing infrastructure in the market, noting that millions of DVB-compatible set-top boxes already in circulation would work seamlessly with the system.
According to her, the model eliminates the need for additional hardware upgrades or complex installation processes at the household level, with users only required to properly align their equipment to the NigComSat-1R satellite.
“We already have about 10 million DVB-type boxes in the market. Just connect,” she said, adding that the satellite currently covers the entire ECOWAS region, with the exception of parts of North Africa.adsads
