By The National Communications Authority (NCA) has reintroduced the Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime, aimed at ensuring the quality and adherence of digital television receivers, including set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets, sold within Ghana.
This initiative is designed to enhance the overall user experience and safeguard consumers against substandard products.
In a statement released on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the NCA outlined that under the revised regime, all Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Digital Satellite Television (DTH) receivers must undergo a conformance test and obtain certification to display a receiver certification logo.
Additionally, the NCA has unveiled updated Minimum Requirements for DTT and DTH receivers, which are available for reference on their official website (www.nca.org.gh).
The general public is urged to seek out the DTT, DTH, and Combo Satellite and Terrestrial conformance logos on all receivers, including set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets, sold in Ghana.
These logos are available in two variants: standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD). It is mandatory for the logo to be prominently displayed on both the integrated digital TV set, set-top box receiver, and its packaging.
Receivers bearing the digital Ghana logo with the thumb symbol, which were already available in the market prior to the reintroduction of this new regime, remain valid.
The NCA underscores that these logos serve as assurance to buyers that the DTT, DTH, and Combo receivers have successfully passed the conformance test for Ghana.
Find the statement by NCA below
20th March 2024: The National Communications Authority (NCA) wishes to announce for the information of the General Public, the reinstatement of the Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime. This Regime requires all DTT and DTH receivers, such as set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets, sold in Ghana, to pass a conformance test and be certified to use a receiver certification logo.
In accordance with this development, the Authority has published new Minimum Requirements for receivers of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Digital Satellite Television (DTH) services in Ghana.
The document sets forth the requirements for receivers intended to receive terrestrial or satellite television programmes and can be accessed on the NCA website (www.nca.org.gh).
The General Public is therefore advised to check for the DTT, DTH and Combo Satellite and Terrestrial conformance logos on all receivers, including set-top boxes and integrated digital TV sets, sold in Ghana. The public is encouraged to note that:
1. The logo is available in two types: standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD).
2. The logo must be affixed to the integrated digital TV set and set-top box receiver and its package.
Please note that the receivers with the digital Ghana logo with the thumb symbol below, which were already in the market before the reinstatement of this new regime, are still valid:
We wish to reiterate that these logos confirm to purchasers that the DTT, DTH and Combo receiver has passed the conformance test for Ghana.
