Government Will Stop Analog Television Broadcasting in November

VIVA – The government through the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology will immediately do an Analog Switch Off (ASO) or the termination of analog television broadcasting that will end on November 2, 2022. This was conveyed by the Special Staff, Rosarita Niken Widiastuti.

The Cipta Kerja Law states that for at least two years, Indonesia must stop broadcasting analog television. One analog television broadcast requires one frequency. Meanwhile, digital television broadcasting, in one frequency can be used for several television stations.

As a special staff of the Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rosarita Niken Widiastuti explained further the advantages of digital television broadcasting.

"There can be six to twelve television stations. In addition, digital broadcasts also provide a much better picture quality display than analog broadcasts," Rosarita Niken remarked in Nusa Dua Bali on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

According to Rosarita, with this efficiency, the remaining frequencies will be used to expand internet access. Digital television migration and to cover the blank spot area. So, areas that are difficult to reach for internet signals will get better access.

"In addition, for the expansion of the 5G network to improve the digital economy," Rosarita Niken explained.

The termination of analog television broadcasts is carried out when an area is ready for network infrastructure for extremely poor households.

"So, people don't have to wait until November 2, 2022, to add set-top boxes. Moreover, with multiple ASOs, one area is finished with infrastructure, and analog TV broadcasting will be closed. So don't be surprised if suddenly the television at home goes out," Rosarita Niken Widiastuti explained.