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.
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