The switch from analog broadcasting to digital was originally initiated at the International Telecommunication Agreement event in Geneva in 2006 which agreed to set a time limit in 2015 as the time limit for turning off analog broadcasting for Europe and its surroundings. Even for countries that are not ready to be given leeway until 2020.
Switching from analog to digital offers efficient channel use thanks to data compression, multilevel modulation and multiplexing techniques so that the picture and sound quality are crystal clear.
Consideration of socio-economic aspects and even geographic location is a debate in the application of digital broadcasting, so that people can still use digital channels before analog TV is permanently turned off, the government plans to distribute free set top box devices to residents to be able to enjoy digital tv broadcasts.
There are certain conditions to get the device, including being classified as underprivileged or registered in the integrated social welfare data, or the requirement to get a set-top box can be obtained by downloading the application on Playstore from an Android smartphone device. Set boxes are also available in electronic stores both offline and online.
Generally, urban consumers prefer to spend their own money to get additional devices in order to get good broadcast reception quality.
Notification from the government on April 30, 2022 as a grace period will be carried out gradually and then permanently turned off.
This policy seems to have been anticipated by internet service providers or provider companies which will then aggressively penetrate the market for consumers among residents who live in urban areas.
Fiber optic network infrastructure was built and installed to remote areas of neighboring neighborhoods as well as promotion of network installation discounts to get clearer television broadcasts and various other interesting entertainment packages.
Consumers prefer the convenience of subscribing to a service provider rather than buying a set top box device. Television broadcasts from various local and foreign areas can be enjoyed according to taste and can also be used for browsing children's learning by turning on the wifi.
