Three Easy Steps to Switch to Digital TV Broadcast
Indonesia is making a transition from an Analog TV broadcasting system to Digital TV. In-Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation, especially in the broadcasting cluster article 72 number 8, mandates that the migration of terrestrial broadcasting from analog to digital technology be completed no later than two years from its entry into force, namely November 2, 2022. Various derivative regulations are also ready.
Carrying out this mandate, the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) calls on the public to immediately switch to digital TV broadcasting. Many broadcasters are currently broadcasting simulcast, which is broadcasting Digital TV format programs without turning off Analog TV. This is intended so that the public prepares themselves and welcomes Digital TV broadcasts.
Simulcast broadcasting becomes a kind of transition. Minister of Communications and Informatics Johnny G. Plate in socializing the transition to Digital TV in mid-June explained that every broadcasting institution must begin to make the transition to digital broadcasting, which can be started with simulcast broadcasts, namely digital broadcasts without ending analog broadcasts. to the public about the existence and benefits of digital broadcasts whose quality must be cleaner, clearer, and more sophisticated,” said Johnny.
To date, Digital TV broadcasts have reached 87 service areas out of a total of 112 service areas in Indonesia. The number of coverage areas is confirmed to continue to grow along with the development of multiplexing infrastructure (MUX). The hope is that there will be fewer blank spot areas in Indonesia so that later all regions in Indonesia will enjoy digital TV broadcasts.
Without waiting until November 2, 2022, please switch to Digital TV broadcasting. The faster, the more benefits that can be obtained. It only takes three easy steps, namely:
First, check the television in their respective homes.
If your television already has a device to capture Digital TV broadcasts, it can automatically capture and scan channels. This was explained by the Director-General of SDPPI of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics Ismail in a webinar entitled 'Digital Independence: West Java is Ready for Analog Switch Off (ASO)'. Thursday (19/8/2021).
"If the television set is still analog, an additional set-top box (STB) is needed. The antenna that is currently used does not need to be replaced, it can still be used,” said Ismail. For those who are going to buy an STB or digital television, please pay attention to whether there is a “digital ready” sign or SI MODI logo with DVBT2 standard equipment. If there is, the electronic device is following the standards set by the Ministry of Communication and Information. The final step is to check the strength of the existing Digital TV signal. The easy way is to see it in the digital tv signal application (available in the AppStore/play store).
When you open the app you can see which MUX is the strongest signal coming from. If it's on the south side, just adjust the direction of the existing antenna. Other information is the type and number of broadcasts or programs currently available. The number of programs, as well as the signal strength, will continue to be increased.
Those are three easy steps to switch to Digital TV. When you have felt the benefits of Digital TV broadcasting, invite relatives, friends, or neighbors to switch to Digital TV. Also convey information that Digital TV is free, no need to pay to watch it, no need to subscribe or buy credit either. Clean picture, clear sound, and sophisticated technology. (Communication and Public Education Team for Digital TV Migration, Kemenkominfo)
How to register as a beneficiary of free set-top box assistance via cellphone, complete STB distribution schedule
The government will distribute free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance for underprivileged families so that they can enjoy digital TV broadcasts.
In this article, we will write down how to register as a recipient of free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance via cellphone along with the schedule for the distribution of the assistance.
For people who have an analog TV, there is no need to worry, they can still enjoy digital TV broadcasts with the help of a Set-Top Box (STB). underprivileged or classified as poor households can receive Set-Top Box (STB) assistance by registering first at the DTKS Ministry of Social Affairs.
If you have registered at the DTKS of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the data is validated and verified by the local social service, and then given to the Ministry of Communication and Information.
Indonesian citizens are proven by having an e-KTP
Including poor households that have television
Already registered in the Social Welfare Integrated Data (DTKS) or regional apparatus data in the social sector
The house is in a television broadcast coverage location that will be affected by Analog Switch Off (ASO)
If you meet the requirements above, then you can register at the Ministry of Social Affairs DTKS to get free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance.
The Ministry of Social Affairs DTKS registration can be done by coming to the local village or sub-district office with an ID card and family card (KK).
The data will be processed first, if you have registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs DTKS, you can be proposed to get social assistance from the central and local governments.
Here's how to register as a recipient of the Ministry of Social assistance online via a cellphone using the Check Bansos application.
Prepare NIK, KK, and KTP
Download/download the Check Bansos application on the Google Play Store
Select the 'List of Proposals' menu in the application to register yourself or other people who are already registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs DTKS
Select add suggestion
The system will match personal data (name, NIK, KK), conformity status with Dukcapil, and suitability of proposer according to DTKS data from the Ministry of Social Affairs
Choose the type of social assistance from the Ministry of Social Affairs
The plan is that the distribution of the free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance will be carried out through PT Pos or the Post Office and an invitation will also be given to the recipient to come to the specified place.
The schedule for the distribution of free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance was conveyed by Geryantika Kurnia, Director of Broadcasting at Kominfo in the Analog Switch Off (ASO) webinar, on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
"The distribution of the STB was before the ASO stage. In agreement with private partners, the STB had been given one month earlier. For example, the first phase of ASO was on April 30, 2022, then March 30, 2022, has been given to the beneficiaries," said Geryantika Kurnia.
The transition from analog TV broadcasts to digital TV broadcasts is being carried out in stages, for that people who have analog TVs are starting to be introduced to Set-Top Boxes (STB).
Geryantika Kurnia explained that the schedule for distributing free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance from the government will begin to be distributed in January 2022.
Meanwhile, the schedule for distributing free Set-Top Box (STB) assistance from the muz organizers will be distributed in stages.