Karen Willenberg, the broadcaster's director of legal and regulatory affairs, says instead the country should consider the use of much cheaper "digital converters" - these cost R350 or less - rather than investing in complex set-top box technology she believes isn't necessary and could hold up further the already long-delayed digital migration process.
Rather, Willenberg says the country should move quickly to ensure the biggest benefit of migration - the freeing up of scarce radio frequency spectrum for telecommunications operators - is realised as soon as possible.
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