Several media reports have revealed that MTN Nigeria is diving into the Digital Pay TV services after the company successfully acquired digital pay TV broadcasting rights from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for a reported N34 billion.
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MTN will be able to use part of the 700 MHz spectrum to provide pay TV services while the payout from the deal could provide the NBC with the much-needed funds to effect the digital switch-over.
NBC DG, Prince Emeka Mba
Although there has not been an official statement from MTN Nigeria regarding the news, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek reports that NBC DG, Emeka Mba, hinted at it during his world media briefing in Lagos last week.
The report says the move is beneficial for both parties as MTN will be able to use part of the 700 MHz spectrum to provide pay TV services while the payout from the deal could provide the NBC with the much-needed funds to effect the digital switch-over.
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A new June 20, 2017 deadline has already been set in alliance with other West African nations for the digital switch over.
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