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South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC LimitedRef: https://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Revised-2021-tri-fold-everything-you-need-to-know_English-R3500_compressed.pdf
Official source
Source domain: sabc.co.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
The document explains Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) as a ground-based digital broadcasting system and contrasts it with satellite TV. It covers decoder requirements, whether a single decoder can receive channels from all SA broadcasters, and notes that HD is not required but may improve picture quality; it also provides contact information for support, discusses integration of decoders in IDTVs, and mentions ongoing TV licence payments.
Facts
Reference
https://www.sabc.co.za/sabc/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Revised-2021-tri-fold-everything-you-need-to-know_English-R3500_compressed.pdf
Key Takeaways
- subject: Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)
- difference between DTT and satellite
- IDTV (integrated digital television) definition
- one decoder can receive channels from all SA broadcasters
- GoTV decoder required for MNet DTT channels
- HD not required for DTT
- three STBs if three TVs in the home
- digital migration definition
- support contacts: 0860 736-832; WhatsApp 072 196 8368
- website: www.dcdt.gov.za