ICASA Opens Discussion on Internet TV
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued a discussion document aimed at implementing a regulatory framework for Internet protocol television (IPTV).
Steven Ambrose, an analyst at World Wide Worx, says the IPTV could be a nonstarter until there is broadband access and also fibre to homes and gated areas.
“Few people in South Africa have access to high-speed Internet at home. The current high-speed Internet service is not good enough for IPTV. There should be uncapped bandwidth for IPTV,” explains Ambrose.
IPTV is television content delivered through broadband internet connection. Traditionally fixed-line telecommunications service providers worldwide provide IPTV services, but they have not yet taken off in SA.
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Steven Ambrose, an analyst at World Wide Worx, says the IPTV could be a nonstarter until there is broadband access and also fibre to homes and gated areas.
“Few people in South Africa have access to high-speed Internet at home. The current high-speed Internet service is not good enough for IPTV. There should be uncapped bandwidth for IPTV,” explains Ambrose.
IPTV is television content delivered through broadband internet connection. Traditionally fixed-line telecommunications service providers worldwide provide IPTV services, but they have not yet taken off in SA.
To read the article titled, “ICASA opens discussion on internet TV,” click here.
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