Thesis (M. A.) --University of Limpopo, 2021 / This is an exploratory study conducted to assess the effectiveness of the digital
migration in South Africa. This study focused on two areas of domicile, which
embarked on the process of migrating in Limpopo Province i.e. Shayandima
Village in Thohoyandou and Rapotokwane Village in Bela-Bela.
The theories that were used to guide the study were the diffusion of innovations
theory, political economic theory and media policy theory. These theories were
employed to assist in assessing the process, the effectiveness and the
importance of Digital Migration.
The results for this study are revealed that 85% of respondents asserted that
digital broadcasting is very effective and easy to use compared to the analog
broadcasting systems, as it shows clear pictures, quality sound and access to
more television channels. This help television viewers to get quality television
programs. It was interesting to note that respondents mentioned that they did not
regret migrating from analog to digital broadcasting because of the benefits and
impact that the Set Top Boxes Set (STB)s have on their televisions.
The findings reveal that the STBs are effective and affordable and enable to watch
more television channels. There is also a need for the Department of
Communication and Digital Technologies to ensure that every household in South
Africa migrates to digital broadcasting system
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3841 |
| Date | January 2021 |
| Creators | Mocheki, Mahlatse Lucky |
| Contributors | Lesame, N. C. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xii, 137 leaves |
| Relation |
Page generated in 0.0022 seconds