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Article 3: Definition of terms All terms used in these regulations shall have the following meanings: a) “Access network” : The last portion of the network that is used to distribute broadcast signals to the end user; b) “Authority” : Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority; c) Bouquet” : a collection of video and / or audio channels marketed as a single package; d) “Broadcasting service”: any service which consists of the broadcasting of television or sound broadcasting material to the public, sections of the public or to subscribers; e) “Channel”: means a single defined television programming service of a licensee other than a video on demand programming service; f) “Effective date”: the date of signature of these regulations by the Chairperson of the Regulatory Board. g) “Feeder network”: a portion of the network that runs from the broadcaster out to the first point of connection in a transmitter network or trunk network; h) “Licensee” : any person who is licensed for providing satellite television services; i) “Regulatory Board”: the overall national regulation organ of the Regulatory Authority; j) “Satellite television service": broadcasting service consisting in the sending of visual images or other visible signals whether with or without accompanying sounds, using satellite network. k) “Satellite television service provider”: any person licensed for providing satellite television service; l) “Subscription television service”: broadcasting service provided to an end user upon the payment of a fee; m) “Trunk network”: a portion of the network where broadcast signals are carried between the first point of connection with the broadcaster up to the interface with the access network. 5

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