In response to a story we carried
yesterday on StarTimes, company spokesperson Mr. Alex Mwaura sent us this
statement and we publish it in full.
Afternoon The Weekly Vision,
We spoke, as detailed the ongoing 5G signal test in South Africa
has been seriously influenced our satellite transmission on C band frequency.
According to the investigation and confirmation by ICASA (Independent
Communications Authority of South Africa), the 5G signal test sites are
within a short distance; our site base has therefore been severely
interfered with by the operation of 5G provider close by. As such, some
channels including FOX, FOX LIFE, FOX SPORTS, FOX SPORTS 2, NGW E，NGC E, and BABY TV are unable to be
broadcast normally.
According to the World
Broadcasting Union, reallocating C-Band frequencies to other services such
as 5G can lead to insufficient C-Band spectrum remaining available for broadcasters’
use, existing distribution and collections systems may be compromised,
especially in countries with equatorial geography and high rainfall. In
addition, other industry associations and international satellite communication
services providers including the National Association of Broadcasters of
South Africa, Intelsat and SES have identified the same
perspective in relevant reports and analysis.
Currently we are firmly coordinating
with ICASA to solve the technical problems as a result of the signal interference.
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