On 16/07/2010, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru@gmail.com>wrote:
ISDB-T does have benefits just like ISDN did for telecoms.It was developed in Japan.It basically involves that is the next stage of communication where you have radio,tv,internet and phone on one channel.The initial costs are very expensive but the consumer benefits in the long run.Those who have the money to go in of ISDN would and those who don't will stick to dvb-t.Eventually all roads are leading to integrated Services Digital Networks.You must know,HD was in existence about 15yrs ago in Japan.Its now we are accepting it and now enjoying its benefits.
The hue and cry here is due to the STBs already in the market and the investments the govt has already made.It would bring confusion if both services are run concurrently. So the govt has to make a decision first and fast on which way we need to go. Attached see the distribution of DTT systems.
./bernard
Bernard,
Would accepting ISDB-T mean that all the digital broadcast equipment already installed be changed???
Seriously, can this be simplified for a common man like me to grasp? What are the benefits ( and cons) of the Brazilian idea to the one already in place?
From the BD article, it's imperative that the deal is already sealed, as Dr. Ndemo has said. So this means we are now going to start the process all over again? Or the consumer is given an opportunity to go the Brazilian way or the already invested in one?
Suppose another country comes up with yet another different approach of the same and come throw a party at us, will that change the cause of the river? Remember, Kenya has had many suitors of late (Brazil, the 'NKOTB', China, Iran etc) and all are throwing goodies around. Regards,
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