Ugandans acquire full rights of Smart TV

Aug 07, 2011

DIGITAL Broadcasting Uganda, a local company, has bought Smart TV, an officials announced.

By Prossy Nandudu

DIGITAL Broadcasting Uganda, a local company, has bought Smart TV, an officials announced.

Smart TV chief executive officer Martin Abuya last week said Ugandans will now be fully in charge of the company.

“This is good for Ugandan producers because we now have enough space for local content,” Abuya said.

He pointed out that the former joint venture between Next Generation Broadcasting and Digital Broadcasting Uganda will continue operating as Smart TV Uganda.

“To effect the changes, we have already commissioned two transmitters. Our signal can now be accessed within a radius of over 80km,” Abuya said.

Abuya said the $2m transmitters are aimed at improving the quality of pictures, carry more channels, as well as increase the TV’s out reach.

He said Smart TV would continue providing affordable and relevant digital pay television services to all its subscribers.

“The good times for the industry are coming and Smart TV is happy to lead the way,” Abuya said.

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