09 STB distribution - Consumers buy their own STBs - No free STB program -Signal distributor, TopStar putting mechanisms to stimulate STB acquisitions by consumers to ensure all households own an STB in time for ASO. In august 2017 TopStar discounted STBs from 199 kwacha to K99 and record sales were achieved. Five hundred thousand STBs were sold in a single day as a result. TopStar has STB distribution centres dotted throughout the country . 10 DTT migration in Namibia • DTT budget was N$ 350 million (approx. USD 25 million) • 58 transmitter sites to cover the country • Country has a population of about 2.2 million and about 800 000 households • 260 000 TV households in the country • The DTT gaps are covered by satellite DTH – direct to home 11 STB distribution • Distribution of STBs open to any company • STBs subsidised from about N$ 1000 to N$199 • N$99.50 for pensioners war veterans and disabled • Requirements to purchase decoder; current TV licence, ID document, proof of special status to qualify for half price. 12 DTT migration in Tanzania • Was among the pioneer countries to migrate to DTT in Africa • Completed DTT migration in 2012 • Commenced staggered ASO in 2012 Phase 1- involved 7 cities, Dar Es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Moshi, Dodoma, Tanga and Mbeya 12 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION MIGRATION IN ZIMBABWE - CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES