or uses of the radio frequency spectrum, cable, optical fiber, satellite
or any combination of these.
b) “Distribution” means equipments where the multiplexed transport
streams are distributed (and monitored) to the transmitter sites in the
digital television network either through fixed wireless links, fiber or
satellite link
c) “Head-end” means equipments where the various program feeds are
collected (from television studios or from satellite feeds), assembled,
encoded and multiplexed onto one or more transport streams.
d) “License” means the official document issued by the Regulator
granting rights and obligations of operating a signal distribution.
e) “Multiplexer” means the equipment that simultaneously transmits
two or more messages on a single transmission path.
f) “Multiplex Services” means making available network facilities, and
includes the operation of content multiplexing, bundling and
distribution in combination.
g) “Regulatory Authority” means the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory
Agency established by the Law n°39/2001 of September 2001.
h) “Service” means provision of content from the DVB head-end (studio)
to the end users Television receiving equipments using Terrestrial
Digital Broadcasting network.
i) “Signal Distributor” means a licensed operator providing terrestrial
broadcasting network and multiplexing services.
j) “Signal Distribution Service” means making available network
facilities, and includes the operation of content distribution to the
customer premise.
k) “Transmitters” means where the multiplexed are fed to the antennas
for the broadcasting of the Digital television signal.
l) “Value Added Services” means a telecommunication and broadcasting
Industry term for non-core services beyond standard services.
Article 2: Scope of application
These regulations shall be applicable to:
(1) any activity relating to the construction, installation, maintenance,
ownership, operation, management and make available digital
multiplex and signal distribution services in the Republic of Rwanda
including the installation and operation of the Head-end, the
Transmission and the Transmitters.
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