REGULATION N° 005/R/MR- MCA/RURA/2019 OF 27/06/2019 GOVERNING DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION SERVICES
This provision says the regulation sets a licensing and regulatory framework for digital terrestrial television services.
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This provision says the regulation sets a licensing and regulatory framework for digital terrestrial television services. This article defines key terms used in the regulation. This regulation applies to any person who carries out or plans to carry out certain digital terrestrial TV and signal distribution activities. A signal distribution licensee must run or build the digital broadcasting platform and multiplexing networks, and the listed value-added services need prior authorization from the Regulatory Authority. The signal distribution services licensee must follow the technical standards in the annex, and the Regulatory Authority may update the transmission technical specifications at any time.
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Icyo aya mabwiriza
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the regulation sets a licensing and regulatory framework for digital terrestrial television services.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo aya mabwiriza agamije Article One: Purpose of this regulation Article premier: Objet du présent règlement Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo aya mabwiriza agamije Article One: Purpose of this regulation Article premier: Objet du présent règlement ashyiraho Aya mabwiriza umurongo ngenderwaho mu gutanga impushya no mu kugenzura imikorere y’itangwa rya serivisi za televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka mu gusakaza amakuru hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga. This regulation establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for digital terrestrial television services. Le présent règlement établit un cadre légal et réglementaire d’octroi des licences pour des services de télévision numérique terrestre. - 2 Verify source ↗
Ibisobanuro by’amagambo
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines key terms used in the regulation.
Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article 2: Definitions Article 2: Définitions Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article 2: Definitions Article 2: Définitions Muri aya mabwiriza, amagambo akurikira afite ibisobanuro bikurikira: In this regulation, the following terms have the following meanings: Aux fins du présent règlement, les termes repris ci-après ont les significations suivantes: 10 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 1° broadcasting: emission or the transmission of sound or images for direct reception by the general public by means of receivers adapted for that is purpose, whether effected by means of or uses of the frequency spectrum, cable, radio any satellite optical combination of these; the delivery fiber, or network 2° community distribution license: a licensed operator providing terrestrial and broadcasting multiplexing services covering a small or a bit larger region of the country but not covering the whole territory of the country. It might be either state owned or private one; butaziguye 1° isakazamakuru: iyoherezwa cyangwa ihererekanywa ry’amajwi cyangwa amashusho yakirwa n’abaturage ku hakoreshejwe buryo bw’inyakiramajwi uburyo iryo bwabugenewe, iryo yoherezwa gukorwa hererekanywa hifashishijwe cyangwa hakoreshejwe impuzamirongo ya radiyo, urusinga, fibure obutike, icyogajuru cyangwa ubu buryo bwose buhurijwe hamwe; ku cyangwa rishobora buryo serivisi 2° uruhushya rwo gusakaza amakuru yegereye uwahawe abaturage: uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro sakazamakuru wo ku butaka no z’itumanaho gutanga myinshi rikomatanya bikoreshwa mu gace gato k’igihugu cyangwa mu gace kisumbuyeho gato ariko bidakoreshwa mu duce twose uruhushya tw’igihugu. Uwahawe ashobora kuba ari ikigo cya Leta cyangwa icyigenga; imirongo 1° radiodiffusion: émission ou transmission de sons ou d’images destinés à être captés directement par le grand public, au moyen de récepteurs adaptés à cet effet, que cette émission ou transmission se fasse par ou au moyen du spectre des radiofréquences, du câble, du fibre optique, du satellite ou d’une quelconque combinaison de ces éléments; 2° licence et de distribution communautaire: un opérateur agréé fournissant un réseau de radiodiffusion terrestre de des multiplexage couvrant une petite ou un peu plus grande région du pays mais pas l’ensemble du territoire. Il peut s’agir d’une propriété publique ou privée; services 3° ihuriro ry’amajwi n’amashusho: ibikoresho amashusho bihuriramo n’amajwi atandukanye avuye muri cyangwa ku byogajuru, situdiyo akabikwa mu buryo bw’ibanga maze agakomatanyirizwa mu murongo 3° head-end: equipment where the various program feeds are collected from from television studios or satellite feeds, assembled, encoded and multiplexed onto one or more transport streams; 3° tête de réseau: équipement par lequel les divers signaux des émissions sont collectés à partir des studios de télévision ou des signaux satellites, assemblés, codés et multiplexés sur un ou plusieurs flux de transport; 11 umwe cyangwa myinshi agomba kunyuzwamo; inyandiko itangwa 4° uruhushya: yemewe n’Urwego n’amategeko Ngenzuramikorere ikubiyemo uburenganzira n’inshingano bijyanye serivisi zo gutanga no gucunga imiyoboro amajwi isakaza n’amashusho; 5° inkomatanyamirongo: igikoresho cyohereza icyarimwe ubutumwa bubiri (2) cyangwa burenze hakoreshejwe inzira imwe yohereza ubutumwa; 6° serivisi zo gukomatanya imirongo zo gutanga serivisi myinshi: by’umuyoboro ibikoresho byifashishwa harimo gukomatanya amajwi kuyahuriza n’amashusho, hamwe no kuyasakaza ari hamwe; isakaza 7° uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro amajwi n’amashusho ku rwego rw’Igihugu: umuntu ufite uruhushya, yaba ari cyangwa atari ikigo cya Leta cyangwa icy’abikorera, wemerewe gutanga w’isakazamakuru umuyoboro rikoresha imiyoboro yo ku isi no z’itumanaho gutanga serivisi Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 4° license: an official document issued by the Regulatory Authority granting rights and obligations of operating a signal distribution services; 4° licence: document officiel délivré par l’Autorité de Régulation précisant les droits et liés à l’opération d’un service de distribution de signaux; les obligations 5° multiplexer: the equipment that simultaneously transmits two (2) or more messages single transmission path; on a 6° multiplexing services: making available network facilities, including the operation of content multiplexing, bundling in combination; distribution and équipement 5° multiplexeur: qui transmet (2) messages ou plus sur une seule voie de transmission; simultanément deux 6° services de multiplexage: mise à disposition d’installations de réseau y l’opération combinée du compris multiplexage, du groupage et de la distribution des contenus; 7° national signal distribution license: a licensed state owned or private operator terrestrial providing and broadcasting multiplexing services covering the whole country; network 7° licence nationale de distribution de signaux: opérateur public ou privé agréé réseau de radiodiffusion terrestre et des services de multiplexage couvrant l’ensemble du pays; fournissant un 12 rikomatanya imirongo myinshi bigera mu duce twose tw’igihugu; 8° Urwego Ngenzuramikorere: Urwego kugenzura rushinzwe rw’Igihugu imikorere y’inzego zimwe z’imirimo ifitiye Igihugu akamaro; 9° serivisi: guha umufatabuguzi wa nyuma ibikubiye mu butumwa bivuye mu isakazamashusho rigezweho no mu ihuriro ry’amajwi n’amashusho no gutanga ibikoresho byakira televiziyo bikorana n’umuyoboro wo ku ku butaka usakaza amakuru hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga; Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 8° Regulatory Authority: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority; 8° Autorité de Régulation: Autorité Rwandaise de Régulation de certains services d’utilité publique; 9° service: provision of content from the digital video broadcasting, head-end to the end users, television receiving equipment using Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting network; 9° service: fourniture de contenu de la radiodiffusion vidéo numérique, tête de réseau finaux, équipement de réception de télévision utilisant le réseau de radiodiffusion numérique terrestre; utilisateurs aux 10° utanga amajwi serivisi: umuntu wese watoranyijwe n’utanga umuyoboro usakaza n’amashusho bakagirana amasezerano yo kugurisha ku bakiriya ibikoresho nka dekoderi, indi kubaha serivisi mu masezerano; ifatabuguzi cyangwa iteganywa yose 11° utanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho: uwahawe uruhushya rwo umuyoboro w’isakazamakuru ukoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka no gutanga serivisi gutanga by contracted 10° service provider: any person chosen signal and distributor to sell to customers some products like decoders, subscription or any other service specified in the contract; the 10° fournisseur de service: toute personne choisie et engagée par le distributeur de signaux pour vendre aux clients certains produits tels que les décodeurs, abonnement ou tout autre service prévu par le contrat; 11° signal distributor: providing operator broadcasting multiplexing services; network a licensed terrestrial and 11° distributeur de signaux: opérateur agréé fournissant des services de réseau de terrestre et de multiplexage; radiodiffusion 13 z’itumanaho myinshi; rikomatanya imirongo 12° serivisi y’umuyoboro itangwa y’isakazamakuru: ry’ibikoresho by’umuyoboro harimo no gusakaza amajwi n’amashusho akagera aho umukiriya ari; 13° serivisi z’inyongera: izindi serivisi uwahawe uruhushya atanga ziyongera kuri serivisi fatizo zo gusakaza amajwi n’amashusho. Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 12° signal distribution service: making available network facilities, including the operation of content distribution to the customer premise; 13° value added services: extra electronic services provided by the than basic signal licensee other distribution services. - 3 Verify source ↗
Ibirebwa n’aya mabwiriza
AI-assisted research summary: This regulation applies to any person who carries out or plans to carry out certain digital terrestrial TV and signal distribution activities.
Ingingo ya 3: Ibirebwa n’aya mabwiriza Article 3: Scope of this regulation Article 3: Champ d’application du présent règlement UMUTWE WA II: AMAHAME AGENGA ITANGWA RY’IMIYOBORO ISAKAZA AMAJWI N’AMASHUSHO CHAPTER PRINCIPLES GOVERNING PROVISION OF SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION II: CHAPITRE II: PRINCIPES RÉGISSANT LA FOURNITURE DES SERVICES DE DISTRIBUTION DE SIGNAUX Ingingo ya 3: Ibirebwa n’aya mabwiriza Article 3: Scope of this regulation 12° service de distribution de signaux: mise à disposition d’installations de réseau y compris l’exploitation de la distribution du contenu dans les locaux du client; 13° services à valeur ajoutée: services électroniques supplémentaires fournis par le titulaire de licence, autres que les services de distribution de signaux de base. Article 3: Champ d’application du présent règlement Aya mabwiriza areba umuntu wese ukora cyangwa igikorwa cyerekeranye n’ibi bikurikira: gukora wifuza 1° gushyiraho ibikoresho bya serivisi za televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka mu amakuru hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga; gusakaza 2° gufata neza ibikoresho bya serivisi za televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku amakuru butaka mu hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga; gusakaza This regulation applies to any person carrying out or intending to carry out the activity relating to the: Le présent règlement s’applique à personne exerçant ou ayant d’exercer l’activité liée à: toute l’intention 1° installation of digital television services; terrestrial 1° l’installation des services de télévision numérique terrestre; 2° maintenance of digital terrestrial 2° l’entretien des services de télévision television services; numérique terrestre; 14 3° gukoresha inkomatanyamirongo ya televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka amakuru igasakaza hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga; 4° gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi nk’umuntu n’amashusho usanzwe utanga serivisi z’ibikubiye mu isakazamakuru byemewe. Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 3° operation of digital terrestrial 3° l’opération du multiplex de télévision television multiplex; numérique terrestre; 4° provision of signal distribution services as a common carrier of licensed content service providers. 4° la services fourniture de des distribution de signaux en tant que porteurs des services des contenus autorisés. UMUTWE WA II: AMAHAME AGENGA ITANGWA RY’IMIYOBORO ISAKAZA AMAJWI N’AMASHUSHO PRINCIPLES CHAPTER GOVERNING PROVISION OF SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION II: CHAPITRE II: PRINCIPES RÉGISSANT LA FOURNITURE DES SERVICES DE DISTRIBUTION DE SIGNAUX - 4 Verify source ↗
Gukoresha umuyoboro
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distribution licensee must run or build the digital broadcasting platform and multiplexing networks, and the listed value-added services need prior authorization from the Regulatory Authority.
Ingingo ya 4: Gukoresha umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 4: Operating a signal distribution network Article 4: Opération d’un réseau de distribution de signaux 4 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Ingingo ya 4: Gukoresha umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 4: Operating a signal distribution network Article 4: Opération d’un réseau de distribution de signaux Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho akoresha cyangwa agashyiraho uburyo bwo gusakaza amajwi n’amashusho hakoreshejwe imibare n’imiyoboro y’itumanaho rikomatanya imirongo myinshi yo ku butaka kugira ngo atange serivisi z’isakazamakuru n’izindi serivisi z’inyongera harimo izi zikurikira: koranabuhanga A signal distribution licensee carries out or builds the terrestrial digital broadcasting platform and the multiplexing networks for the distribution of broadcasting services and other value added services including the following: Un titulaire de licence de distribution de signaux réalise ou construit la plate-forme de radiodiffusion numérique les réseaux de multiplexage pour la distribution des services de radiodiffusion et autres services à valeur ajoutée, y compris les suivants: terrestre et 1° kohereza ubutumwa bugufi ku 1° sending the short messages to the 1° l’envoi des messages courts aux bafatabuguzi; subscribers; abonnés; 15 2° serivisi zo kurebera by’imyidagaduro kuri hakoreshejwe interineti; Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 ibiganiro televiziyo 2° streaming services; 2° les services de diffusion; 3° kohereza amajwi n’amashusho igihe 3° launching video on demand. 3° le lancement sur demande de la bisabwe. diffusion vidéo. serivisi bigomba Gutanga kubanza gutangirwa uruhushya n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere. z’inyongera - 5 Verify source ↗
Ibipimo ngenderwaho byo mu
AI-assisted research summary: The signal distribution services licensee must follow the technical standards in the annex, and the Regulatory Authority may update the transmission technical specifications at any time.
Ingingo ya 5: Ibipimo ngenderwaho byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki by’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 5: Technical standards of signal distribution network Article 5: Normes techniques du réseau de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 5: Ibipimo ngenderwaho byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki by’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho agomba kubahiriza amabwiriza agenderwaho mu gutanga serivisi za televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka igasakaza amakuru hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga kandi akubahiriza amabwiriza agenga ibimenyetso byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki bigomba kuranga dekoderi nk’uko bigaragara ku mugereka w’aya mabwiriza. Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora kuvugurura amabwiriza agenga isakazamakuru n’ibimenyetso byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki igihe icyo ari cyo cyose. The provision of value added services is subject to the approval of the Regulatory Authority. La fourniture de services à valeur ajoutée est soumise à l’approbation de l’Autorité de régulation. Article 5: Technical standards of signal distribution network Article 5: Normes techniques du réseau de distribution de signaux transmission The licensee of the signal distribution services must comply with the digital terrestrial television and technical specifications for Set Top Box as prescribed in annex of this Regulation. The transmission technical specifications may be updated from time to time by the Regulatory Authority. standards standards and la Le titulaire de la licence des services de distribution de signaux doit respecter les transmission de normes de télévision les spécifications terrestre et numérique techniques relatives aux décodeurs telles que décrites en annexe du présent règlement. L’Autorité de Régulation peut, à tout moment, mettre à jour les normes de transmission et les spécifications techniques. 16 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 6 Verify source ↗
Umubare w’abatanga
AI-assisted research summary: There are two licensed national signal distributors, and the Regulatory Authority may change that number if needed for market needs.
Ingingo ya 6: Umubare w’abatanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 6: Number of signal distributors Article 6: Nombre de distributeurs de signaux z’utanga Ingingo ya 6: Umubare w’abatanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 6: Number of signal distributors Article 6: Nombre de distributeurs de signaux (2). Abahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho mu gihugu ni babiri Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rufite uburenganzira bwo guhindura umubare w’abatanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho iyo rusanze ari ngombwa bitewe n’ibikenewe ku isoko. Icyakora, Ingingo umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Inshingano z’utanga ya 7: Utanga n’amashusho afite inshingano zikurikira: umuyoboro usakaza amajwi 1° gushyiraho, gukoresha no gufata neza remezo bikoreshwa mu ikoresha isakaza imibare ibikorwa rwego imiyoboro yo ku butaka amakuru koranabuhanga; hakoreshejwe televiziyo rwa 2° gutanga no gucunga itangwa rya serivisi zisakaza amakuru hubarizwa ibisabwa n’umukiriya kandi izo serivisi zigateganywa n’amasezerano agena urwego serivisi umukiliya ahabwa rujyanye zigomba n’ibipimo ngenderwaho byemejwe bigenga ireme rya serivisi; ziriho kuba The number of national signal distributors are two (2) operators. However, the Regulatory Authority reserves the right to revisit the number of signal distributors as considered appropriate to respond to the needs of the market. Le nombre de distributeurs de signaux (2) opérateurs. nationaux est de deux Toutefois, l’Autorité de Régulation se réserve le droit de revoir le nombre de distributeurs de signaux si elle le juge approprié pour répondre aux besoins du marché. - 7 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the signal
AI-assisted research summary: The signal distributor must run and maintain terrestrial digital TV broadcasting infrastructure and follow service, must-carry, and other regulatory requirements.
Ingingo ya 7: umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Inshingano Article 7: Responsibilities of the signal distributor Article 7: Attributions du distributeur de signaux ya Ingingo gukoresha bugarukira 8: Uburenganzira bwo n’aho impuzamirongo Article 7: Responsibilities of the signal distributor Article 7: Attributions du distributeur de signaux The signal distributor has the following responsibilities: Le distributeur de signaux a des attributions suivantes: 1° to establish, operate and maintain a television terrestrial digital broadcasting infrastructure; 1° établir, opérer et entretenir une infrastructure de radiodiffusion de télévision numérique terrestre; 2° to provide and manage delivery of multimedia service to the consumer’s conditions of which service delivery is determined by level a agreement comply with adopted quality of services standards; service 2° fournir et gérer la fourniture de services multimédias selon les conditions du consommateur, laquelle fourniture de services est déterminée par un accord sur les niveaux de service conforme aux normes adoptées en matière de qualité de services; 17 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 3° kugirana amasezerano n’abacuruza imirongo itegetswe kuboneka buri gihe nk’úko n’amabwriza agenga imirongo itegetswe igomba kuboneka buri gihe; biteganywa 3° to make an agreement with must carry channels as prescribed by regulations governing must carry channel; 3° conclure un accord avec les chaînes à diffusion obligatoire conformément aux règlements régissant la chaîne à diffusion obligatoire; 4° kubahiriza andi mabwiriza 4° to comply with any other regulatory 4° se conformer aux toutes autres ngenzuramikorere. requirements. conditions de régulation. ya Ingingo gukoresha bugarukira 8: Uburenganzira bwo n’aho impuzamirongo - 8 Verify source ↗
Spectrum usage rights and
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distributor operator must perform combined roles, may outsource certain services only with Regulatory Authority approval, and may not outsource spectrum usage rights.
Article 8: Spectrum usage rights and restrictions Article 8: Droits et restrictions d’utilisation du spectre Article 8: Spectrum usage rights and restrictions Article 8: Droits et restrictions d’utilisation du spectre agomba umuyoboro usakaza guhuriza Utanga amajwi hamwe n’amashusho gutanga serivisi z’itumanaho rikomatanya imirongo myinshi no gutanga servisi. Utanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho afite uburenganzira bwo gukoresha impuzamirongo ariko ntiyemerewe gutanga ubwo burenganzira ngo bukoreshwe n’undi muntu. A signal distributor operator must combine the function of multiplex operator service provider and service distributor. The signal distributor holds the spectrum usage rights but is not allowed to outsource those rights. Un opérateur de distribution de signaux doit les fonctions de fourniture de combiner services d’opérateur de multiplex et de distributions des services. Le distributeur de signaux a droit à l’utilisation du spectre, mais il n’est pas autorisé à sous-traiter ces droits. Icyakora, utanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho ashobora guha undi muntu uburenganzira bwo gutanga zimwe muri izo izo gucunga umuyoboro, serivisi harimo gufata neza umuyoboro no guha serivisi abakiriya ariko ibyo akabikora nyuma yo kubyemererwa n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere. Kwegurira undi muntu ubwo burenganzira ntibisonera uwahawe uruhushya inshingano yo However, some of the services including the management of network, maintenance of the network and customer service delivery may be outsourced subject to the Regulatory Authority approval. Such outsourcing does not waive the licensee from the duty to comply with license obligations. Toutefois, certains services, y compris la gestion du réseau, la maintenance du réseau et la fourniture de services au client , peuvent être sous-traités, sous condition de l’approbation de l’Autorité de Régulation. Cette sous-traitance ne dispense pas le titulaire de licence le respect les obligations de la licence. 18 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 kubahiriza ibyo asabwa bikubiye mu ruhushya yahawe. - 9 Verify source ↗
Inshingano yo kutamena
AI-assisted research summary: Licensed signal distributors must not disclose certain contractual information, except in listed situations.
Ingingo ya 9: Inshingano yo kutamena ibanga III: GUTANGA UMUTWE WA IMPUSHYA GUTANGA ZO UMUYOBORO USAKAZA AMAJWI N’AMASHUSHO Article 9: Non-disclosure obligation Article 9: Obligation de non-divulgation CHAPTER SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION III: LICENSING FOR CHAPITRE III: OCTROI DE LICENCES POUR LA DISTRIBUTION DE SIGNAUX Ingingo ya 9: Inshingano yo kutamena ibanga Article 9: Non-disclosure obligation Article 9: Obligation de non-divulgation amajwi n’amashusho Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro abujijwe usakaza gutanga amakuru ayo ari yo yose yerekeranye n’amasezerano afitanye n’abatanga serivisi z’ibikubiye mu isakazamakuru cyangwa undi wese utanga serivisi z’isakazamakuru igihe basabye gushyirwa ku nkomatanyamirongo. Icyakora, ayo makuru ashobora gutangwa akenewe kubera imapmvu zikurikira: Any licensed signal distributor is not allowed information to disclose any contractual related to content service providers or any other broadcasting service provider which has applied for connectivity to the multiplexers. However, such information may be disclosed when it is required for the following reasons: de des divulguer Il est interdit à tout distributeur de signaux informations agréé contractuelles en rapport avec les fournisseurs de services de contenu ou à tout autre fournisseur de services de radiodiffusion qui a demandé la connectivité aux multiplexeurs. Toutefois, ces informations peuvent être divulguées si requises pour des raisons suivantes: 1° kugira ngo hishyurwe umwenda utanga amajwi umuyoboro usakaza n’amashusho aberewemo; 2° mu gihe abisabwe n’uwunganira mu mategeko uwahawe uruhushya ku bijyanye n’ikibazo gishobora kuvuka cyangwa ikirego kiri hagati y’uwahawe uruhushya n’umukiliya bireba; 1° for the purpose of debt collection by 1° aux fins de recouvrement de créances Signal distributor; par le distributeur de signaux; 2° by the licensee’s lawyer in connection with any potential threat or actual litigation between the licensee and the customer concerned; 2° par l’avocat du titulaire de licence dans le cadre d’une quelconque menace ou de tout litige éventuel entre le titulaire de licence et le client concerné; 3° abisabwe Ngenzuramikorere mu kuzuza inshingano zarwo; n’Urwego rwo rwego 4° mu gihe hakorwa ubushakashatsi cyangwa ku mibare bushingiye 3° by the Regulatory Authority for the purpose of performing its functions; 3° par l’Autorité de Régulation dans l’exercice de ses fonctions; 4° for conducting statistical or research work to develop the sector subject to 4° pour réaliser des travaux statistiques ou de recherche aux fins de développer le 19 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 imirimo y’ubushakashatsi bugamije guteza imbere urwego ariko bukabanza kwemerwa mu buryo bwanditse n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere; the Regulatory Authority’s written approval; secteur, sous condition d’approbation écrite de l’Autorité de Régulation; 5° bitegetswe n’icyemezo cy’urukiko cyangwa urwego rw’Igihugu mu rwego rwo kuzuza inshingano zarwo. 5° by an order of the court or any national institution purposely in performing its mandate. 5° par une décision judiciaire ou de toute institution nationale dans l’intention de remplir ses fonctions. III: GUTANGA UMUTWE WA GUTANGA ZO IMPUSHYA UMUYOBORO USAKAZA AMAJWI N’AMASHUSHO - 10 Verify source ↗
Ibyiciro by’impushya zo
AI-assisted research summary: This article classifies signal distribution broadcasting licenses into two categories: national and community licenses.
Ingingo ya 10: Ibyiciro by’impushya zo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 10: Signal distribution categories license Article 10: Catégories de distribution de signaux licences de Ingingo ya 10: Ibyiciro by’impushya zo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Impushya zo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ziri mu byiciro bibiri (2) bikurikira: imiyoboro 1° uruhushya rwo gutanga z’imiyoboro n’amashusho mu rwego rw’Igihugu; isakaza serivisi amajwi CHAPTER SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION III: LICENSING FOR CHAPITRE III: OCTROI DE LICENCES POUR LA DISTRIBUTION DE SIGNAUX Article 10: Signal distribution categories license Article 10: Catégories de distribution de signaux licences de license The distribution broadcasting services are in the following two (2) categories: signal for Les licences pour les services de distribution de radiodiffusion de signaux sont en deux (2) catégories suivantes: 1° national signal distribution license; 1° la licence nationale de distribution de signaux; 2° uruhushya rwo gusakaza amakuru 2° community distribution license. 2° la licence de distribution yegereye abaturage. communautaire. 20 - 11 Verify source ↗
Gusaba uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to build and operate a signal distribution network must apply for a signal distribution license from the Regulatory Authority.
Ingingo ya 11: Gusaba uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 11: Application distribution license for a signal Article 11: Demande de la licence de distribution de signaux 5 Ingingo ya 11: Gusaba uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho Umuntu wifuza gukora ibikorwa byo kubaka no gukoresha umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho abisabira uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho rutangwa n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere. Article 11: Application distribution license for a signal Article 11: Demande de la licence de distribution de signaux A person intending to conduct the business of building and running a signal distribution network submits application for a signal the Regulatory distribution Authority. license to Une personne ayant l’intention de créer et opérer un réseau de distribution de signaux fait une demande de la licence de distribution de signaux à l’Autorité de Régulation. - 12 Verify source ↗
Ibisabwa mu rwego
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant for a signal distribution license must file a written application with specified supporting documents and pay a non-refundable USD 1,000 fee; the Regulatory Authority may also ask for extra information.
Ingingo ya 12: Ibisabwa mu rwego rw’ubuyobozi Article 12: Administrative requirements Article 12: Conditions administratives Ingingo ya 12: Ibisabwa mu rwego rw’ubuyobozi Usaba uruhushya rwo gutanga umuyoboro usakaza agomba kurusaba Urwego Ngenzuramikorere mu nyandiko iherekejwe n’ibi bikurikira: n’amashusho amajwi 1° amazina n’ibindi bisobanuro birambuye byerekeranye n’ubucuruzi usaba akora; 2° amazina, aderesi na nomero ya telefoni uruhushya usaba by’uhagarariye imbere y’amategeko; 3° icyemezo cy’uko abereyemo cy’Imisoro n’Amahoro; Ikigo nta mwenda cy’Igihugu Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Article 12: Administrative requirements Article 12: Conditions administratives An applicant for signal distribution license must submit to the Regulatory Authority his or her written application accompanied by the following documents: Le demandeur d’une licence de distribution de signaux doit soumettre à l’Autorité de Régulation sa demande écrite accompagnée des documents suivants: 1° name and business registration particulars of the applicant; 1° le nom et l’enregistrement commercial détaillé de l’activité du demandeur; 2° names, addresses and telephone number of the legal representative of the applicant; 2° les noms, les adresses et le numéro de téléphone du représentant légal du demandeur; 3° a tax clearance certificate from the Rwanda Revenue Authority; 3° une attestation de non créance délivrée par l’Office Rwandais des Recettes; 21 4° icyemezo cy’iyandikisha ry’ibikorwa n’Urwego gitangwa by’ubucuruzi rubifitiye ububasha; Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 4° registration certificate issued by the 4° un certificat d’enregistrement délivré competent authority; par l’autorité compétente; 5° amakuru ku miterere y’imigabane 5° information on the shareholding y’usaba uruhushya; structure of the applicant; 5° les informations sur d’actionnariat du demandeur; la structure 6° amategeko cyangwa sosiyeti, iyo bihari; shingiro sosiyete inyandiko y’imiterere ya ya 6° article of association or memorandum of association of the company, if any; 6° les statuts ou mémorandum d’association de la société, le cas échéant; 7° ibisobanuro bihagije ku muyoboro na serivisi, hagaragazwa neza gahunda y’ibikorwa y’imyaka itanu (5); 7° description of the network and services with five (5) years roll out targets; 7° la description du réseau et des services avec des objectifs de déploiement de cinq (5) ans; 8° agace kazakorerwamo imirimo; 8° the geographical area of activity; 8° la zone géographique d’activité; 9° ibisobanuro umuyoboro cyangwa gahunda y’ibikorwa byawo; bigaragaza w’itumanaho uko uteye 10° gahunda y’ibikorwa y’imyaka itanu (5) bw’iterambere uburyo igaragaza ry’abakozi; 11° kwishyura amafaranga asabwa mu gusaba uruhushya adasubizwa angana n’amadorari y’Amanyamerika igihumbi (USD 1.000), yishyurwa mu mafaranga y’u Rwanda hakurikijwe igipimo cy’ivunjisha kiri gukoreshwa cyatangajwe na Banki Nkuru y’u 9° description or plan concerning the 9° la description ou le plan concernant le communications network; réseau de communication; 10° a five including development; (5) years business plan resource human 11° payment of non-refundable a application fee equivalent to one thousand American dollars (USD 1,000) considering the National Bank of Rwanda exchange rate of the day of application; 22 10° le plan d’action de cinq (5) ans qui prévoit notamment le développement des ressources humaines; 11° le paiement des frais de demande non remboursables de mille (1.000 USD) dollars en monnaie locale au taux de change applicable par la Banque Nationale du Rwanda au jour de la demande; américains, payables Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Rwanda ku munsi wo gusaba uruhushya; 12° ibipimo wujuje rizakoreshwa; ngenderwaho umuyoboro n’ikoranabuhanga 12° network standards and technology to 12° les normes de qualité de réseau et la be used; technologie à utiliser; 13° ibirango byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki bizakoreshwa mu by’ibikoresho muyoboro. uruhushya Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora gusaba usaba amakuru y’inyongera arebana n’uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi amajwi n’amashusho yifuza. z’imiyoboro gutanga isakaza 13° technical the specifications equipment to be used within the network. of 13° les spécifications techniques des équipements à utiliser sur le réseau. The Regulatory Authority may request for any additional information to the applicant for the purposes of the signal distribution license application. le L’Autorité de Régulation peut exiger demandeur de fournir d’autres d’informations complémentaires aux fins de sa demande de la licence de distribution de signaux. - 13 Verify source ↗
Igihe cyo gutanga uruhushya
AI-assisted research summary: If the applicant meets all requirements, the Regulatory Authority must issue the signal distribution license within 30 calendar days after receiving the application.
Ingingo ya 13: Igihe cyo gutanga uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Article 13: Duration of signal distribution license issuance Article 13: Durée d’octroi de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 13: Igihe cyo gutanga uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Iyo usaba uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro yujuje ibisabwa byose biteganyijwe muri aya mabwiriza, Ngenzuramikorere rumuha uruhushya mu gihe kitarenze iminsi mirongo itatu (30) ibarwa uhereye ku munsi ubusabe bwe bwakiriwe. Urwego Article 13: Duration of signal distribution license issuance Article 13: Durée d’octroi de la licence de distribution de signaux If the applicant fulfils all the requirements, as set out in this regulation, the Regulatory Authority grants a signal distribution license in a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of his or her application. Si le demandeur remplit toutes les conditions prévues par le présent règlement, l’Autorité de Régulation licence de lui octroie une distribution de signaux dans un délai ne dépassant pas trente (30) jours calendriers à compter de la date de réception de la demande. 23 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 14 Verify source ↗
Ibisabwa mu rwego rwa
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distribution licensee must meet technical and operating requirements, including service quality, fairness, free-to-air access, customer information, security, and Regulatory Authority approvals.
Ingingo ya 14: Ibisabwa mu rwego rwa tekiniki no mu rwego rw’imikorere Article 14: Technical and operational requirements Article 14: Conditions opérationnelles techniques et Ingingo ya 14: Ibisabwa mu rwego rwa tekiniki no mu rwego rw’imikorere Article 14: Technical and operational requirements Article 14: Conditions opérationnelles techniques et Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro agomba kubahiriza iby’ingenzi bikurikira: A signal distribution licensee must comply with the following main obligations: Le titulaire de la licence de distribution de les obligations respecter signaux, doit principales suivantes: 1° gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho nka sosiyete isanzwe itanga serivisi z’ibikubiye mu isakazamakuru byemewe; 2° gukora ku buryo amajwi n’amashusho cyangwa ibikubiye mu butumwa binyuzwa mu muyoboro w’utanga umuyoboro amajwi n’amashusho bituruka ku mucuruzi z’ibikubiye mu utanga isakazamakuru wabiherewe uruhushya; usakaza serivisi 3° gukora ku buryo amashusho n’amajwi cyangwa ibikubiye mu butumwa binyuzwa mu muyoboro w’utanga amajwi umuyoboro ireme n’amashusho n’igipimo n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere; usakaza biba bigenwa bifite 4° gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza buryo n’amashusho kandi bushoboka ku amajwi bungana, butavangura; 1° to provide signal distribution services as a common carrier of licensed content service providers; 1° fournir des services de distribution de signaux en tant que société d’opération de services de contenus autorisés; 2° to ensure that any broadcasting signal or content carried through the network of the signal distributor is sourced from a licensed content provider; 2° s’assurer que tout signal ou contenu de radiodiffusion acheminé via le réseau du distributeur de signaux provient d’un fournisseur de contenu autorisé; 3° to ensure that broadcasting signal or content carried through the network of a signal distributor is of the specified and required quality and standard prescribed the Regulatory Authority; by 3° s’assurer que le signal ou le contenu de radiodiffusion acheminé par le réseau d’un distributeur de signaux satisfait à la qualité et au niveau déterminés et requis par l’Autorité de Régulation; 4° to provide signal distribution services in an equitable, reasonable and non- discriminatory manner, 4° fournir des services de distribution de signaux d’une manière équitable, raisonnable et non discriminatoire ; 24 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 5° gukora ku buryo makumyabiri ku ijana (20%) by’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho idasaba ifatabuguzi; 5° to consider that twenty per cent (20%) transmitted channels are of allocated to free to air channels; the 6° gukora ku buryo dekoderi zifitemo ze n’inyakiramashusho imbere zakira ku buryo dekoderi idasaba bworoshye ifatabuguzi, dekoderi zigomba kuba zujuje ibisabwa byo mu rwego tekiniki byashyizweho n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere; imirongo yose kandi rwa izo 6° to ensure that all Free to Air Channels are accessible without constraints to its specific set-top-box and integrated digital television, the set top boxes technical must specifications established by the Regulatory Authority; reflect the 7° gukora ku buryo imiyoboro yose isaba ifatabuguzi yakirwa na dekoderi yihagije n’inyakiramashusho zifitemo dekodeli imbere muri izo hakoreshejwe ikarita ijambo koranabuhanga, ry’ibanga, ubundi buryo bw’ibanga cyangwa hakoreshejwe ubundi buryo bujyanye n’inyakiramashusho yihagije; 8° guha abakiliya amakuru ahagije kandi y’ukuri ku birebana n’ubwoko bwa dekodeli bagomba kugura; 7° to ensure that all conditional access television channels are accessible through a single Set-Top-Box and integrated digital television using mechanisms such as, smart cards, any other passwords, keys or mechanisms compatible with the single receiver system; 8° to provide enough and accurate information to customers with regard to the types of set top boxes to be bought by the customer; 5° s’assurer que vingt pour cent (20%) des chaînes transmises sont des chaînes à libre accès; 6° s’assurer que toutes les chaînes à libre accès sont accessibles sans contraintes par leurs décodeurs spécifiques et décodeurs numériques intégrés, ces décodeurs doivent aux spécifications techniques édictées par l’Autorité de Régulation; répondre 7° s’assurer que toutes les chaînes de télévision à accès conditionnel sont travers un décodeur accessibles à unique et une télévision numérique intégrée utilisant des mécanismes tels que des cartes à puce, des mots de passe, des clés ou tout autre mécanisme compatible avec système de réception unique; le 8° fournir aux clients des informations suffisantes et précises sur les types de décodeurs à acheter; 9° guha utanga serivisi z’ibikubiye mu isakazamakuru uwo ari we wese uburyo bwo gufatira inzira ku miyoboro kugira ngo haboneke kandi 9° to provide capability to interface with any content service provider to make available, provisioning of content aggregation and program bouquet 9° offrir une capacité d’interface avec tout fournisseur de service de contenus afin de mettre à disposition et de fournir un système d’agrégation de contenu et de 25 inzira hatangwe uburyo bwo guhuriza hamwe ibikubiye mu isakazamakuru n’ubwo gukoresha umurongo butuma haboneka zinyuzwamo isakazamashusho rigezweho ryo kuri uburyo murandasi bw’isakazamakuru budasaba ifatabuguzi bufasha gushakisha shene imirongo yo kureba; hifashishijwe 10° gushyikiriza uduce Urwego amakuru Ngenzuramikorere arugaragariza turimo gukorerwamo na gahunda zigezweho zo gukwirakwiza ibikorwa mu rwego Urwego rwa rugenzura kandi Ngenzuramikorere rukemeza kwirakwizwa iryo ry’ibikorwa rihujwe n’igihe; atanga. serivisi Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 handling system that supporting data paths embedded in the digital video broadcasting stream based on open source multimedia system to support electronic program guide; 10° to submit to the Regulatory Authority updated coverage and roll-out plans on the provision of its services and that, such updated roll-out must be subject to inspection and approval by the Regulatory Authority; bouquets de des manipulation programmes supportant les bus des données intégrés au flux de transport de la radiodiffusion vidéo numérique basée sur un système multimédia à code source ouvert supportant le guide électronique des programmes; 10° soumettre à l’Autorité de Régulation des plans de couverture et de déploiement actualisés concernant la fourniture de ses services. Cette actualisation doit être inspectée et de approuvée Régulation; l’Autorité par 11° kubanza gusaba uruhushya Urwego Ngenzuramikorere mbere yo kugira utanga umuyoboro isakazamakuru rya televiziyo; akuraho 11° to seek an approval of the Regulatory Authority prior any disconnection of the content television provider; 11° demander l’approbation de l’Autorité de Régulation avant toute déconnexion de du télévision; fournisseur contenu de 12° utanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ntiyemerewe gutangaza kujagajaga cyangwa ubutumwa bwamamaza ubwo ari bwo bwose bukubiye mu isakazamakuru iryo atabanje mugaragaro kubyemererwa ryose ryo ari ku 12° the signal distributor should not broadcast or scroll any advertising message on any carried content without an official authorisation from the content service provider; 26 12° le distributeur de signaux ne doit pas diffuser ou faire défiler un message publicitaire sur un contenu transporté sans du fournisseur de services de contenu; autorisation officielle Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 n’utanga isakazamakuru; serivisi z’ibikubiye mu 13° gucunga umutekano w’umuyoboro hagamijwe gukumira ko dekoderi zibwe zikoreshwa hanze y’u Rwanda; 13° to provide network security to prevent stolen decoders from being used outside Rwanda; 13° assurer la sécurité du réseau afin d’empêcher que les décodeurs volés ne soient utilisés en dehors du Rwanda; 14° gukurikiza andi mabwiriza yose Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora gushyiraho. 14° to comply with any other conditions as may be prescribed by the Regulatory Authority. 14° se conformer à toute autre condition pouvant être édictée par l’Autorité de Régulation. - 15 Verify source ↗
Kugeza dekodeli ku isoko
AI-assisted research summary: Certain TV service providers and signal distributors may import and sell set top boxes if they follow the technical specifications set by the Regulatory Authority.
Ingingo ya 15: Kugeza dekodeli ku isoko Article 15: Availability of set top boxes on market Article 15: Disponibilité des décodeurs sur le marché Ingingo ya 15: Kugeza dekodeli ku isoko Article 15: Availability of set top boxes on market Article 15: Disponibilité des décodeurs sur le marché Abatanga serivisi zishyurwa za televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka igasakaza hakoreshejwe amakuru imibare koranabuhanga umuyoboro n’abatanga usakaza amajwi n’amashusho bemerewe gutumiza mu mahanga no kugurisha dekodeli zubahirije ibirango byo mu rwego rwa tekiniki bigomba kuziranga n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere. Iyo bibaye ngombwa, Urwego rushobora Ngenzuramikorere kwemerera abandi bashoramari gutumiza mu mahanga no kugurisha dekodeli. bigenwa television terrestrial pay The services providers and signal distributors are allowed to import and sell the set top boxes taking into consideration the set top boxes technical specifications prescribed by the Regulatory Authority. When considered necessary the Regulatory Authority may allow other investors to import and sell the set top boxes. Les fournisseurs de services de télévision terrestre payante et les distributeurs de signaux sont autorisés à importer et à vendre les décodeurs conformément aux spécifications techniques des décodeurs prescrites par l’Autorité de Régulation. L’Autorité de Régulation peut, en cas de nécessité, autoriser les autres investisseurs à importer et à vendre les décodeurs. 27 - 16 Verify source ↗
Igihe uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distribution license lasts 15 years and can be renewed. The applicant must pay a USD 104,000 fee, in local currency at the National Bank of Rwanda exchange rate on the payment day, before the license is issued.
Ingingo ya 16: Igihe uruhushya rwo isakaza gutanga amajwi rumara n’amashusho n’amafaranga rwishyurwa z’imiyoboro serivisi Article 16: Signal distribution validity and fee license la Article 16: Validité de distribution de signaux et frais licence de Ingingo ya 16: Igihe uruhushya rwo isakaza gutanga amajwi rumara n’amashusho n’amafaranga rwishyurwa z’imiyoboro serivisi (15) Uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho rumara igihe ishobora cy’imyaka cumi n’itanu kongerwa. Mbere yo gufata uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho, uwarusabye agomba kwishyura amafaranga ajyana na rwo angana n’ibihumbi ijana na bine by’amadorari y’Amanyamerika (USD 104.000), ariko akayishyura mu mafaranga y’u Rwanda hakurikijwe igipimo cy’ivunjisha cyatangajwe na Banki Nkuru y’u Rwanda kiri gukoreshwa ku munsi wo kwishyura. Article 16: Signal distribution validity and fee license la Article 16: Validité de distribution de signaux et frais licence de (15) years The validity of a signal distribution license is fifteen renewable. Before collecting a signal distribution license, the license applicant must first pay the license fees equivalent to one hundred four thousand American dollars (USD 104,000) but payable in local currency considering the National Bank of Rwanda exchange rate of the day of such payment. La licence de distribution de signaux est valable pour une période de quinze (15) ans renouvelables. Avant retirer la licence de distribution de signaux, le demandeur de licence est subordonné au paiement préalable des frais de licence équivalant à cent quatre mille dollars américains (104.000 USD) payables en monnaie locale au taux de change applicable par la Banque Nationale du Rwanda au jour du paiement. - 17 Verify source ↗
Kongera igihe cy’uruhushya
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distribution license holder may ask the Regulatory Authority to renew the license, and should do so no later than 12 months before the license expires.
Ingingo ya 17: Kongera igihe cy’uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 17: Renewal of signal distribution license Article 17: Renouvellement de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 17: Kongera igihe cy’uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ashobora gusaba Urwego Ngenzuramikorere kongerera igihe uruhushya rwe kandi ubwo busabe akabutanga mu gihe kitarenze amezi cumi n’abiri (12) kugira ngo urwo ruhushya yahawe rurangire. Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Article 17: Renewal of signal distribution license Article 17: Renouvellement de la licence de distribution de signaux The signal distribution license holders may apply to the Regulatory Authority for renewal of a license not later than twelve (12) months before the expiry of the existing license. Le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux peut demander le renouvellement de sa licence auprès de l’Autorité de Régulation au plus tard douze (12) mois avant la date d’expiration de la durée de sa licence en existence. 28 Uburyo bukoreshwa mu gutanga uruhushya ni na bwo bukoreshwa mu gusaba ko rwongererwa igihe keretse igihe biteganyijwe ukundi mu mategeko n’amabwiriza ariho. Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro wese kandi udashaka gukomeza ibikorwa bye abimenyesha Urwego Ngenzuramikorere amezi cumi n’abiri (12) mbere y’uko uruhushya afite rurangira. Iyo uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro rwongerwa rwe adasabye ko uruhushya cyangwa ngo amenyeshe ko azahagarika ibikorwa bye, agomba guhita ahagarika gutanga izo serivisi ku itariki urwo ruhushya afite rwarangiriyeho. - 18 Verify source ↗
Impamvu zituma uwasabye
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority may refuse a signal distribution license for stated reasons, and a licensee who plans to stop must notify the Authority 12 months before expiry.
Ingingo ya 18: Impamvu zituma uwasabye serivisi uruhushya z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ataruhabwa gutanga rwo Article 18: Grounds for refusing to grant signal distribution license Article 18: Motifs de refus d’octroi de la licence de distribution de signaux 6 Ingingo ya 18: Impamvu zituma uwasabye serivisi uruhushya z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ataruhabwa gutanga rwo Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Procedure for the renewal of license is the same as that procedure applicable to the granting of license unless otherwise required by laws and regulations into force. the original Any signal distribution licensee who does not want to continue the business notifies also the Regulatory Authority twelve (12) months before the expiration of the existing license. La procédure de renouvellement de licence est la même que celle applicable à l’octroi de la licence initiale sauf stipulation contraire prévues par les lois et règlements en vigueur. ayant Tout titulaire de la licence de distribution de ses signaux activités, en informe également l’Autorité de Régulation douze (12) mois avant la date d’expiration de la licence en cours. l’intention d’arrêter If the signal distribution licensee does not apply for renewal of the license or does not notify about the closure of the business, signal distribution services must be ceased at the expiration date of the license. Si le titulaire la licence de distribution de signaux ne demande pas de renouveler sa licence ou ne notifie pas la fermeture de ses activités, doit arrêter services de distribution de signaux à la date d’expiration de la licence. les Article 18: Grounds for refusing to grant signal distribution license Article 18: Motifs de refus d’octroi de la licence de distribution de signaux Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora kudaha uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho uwarusabye kubera imwe mu mpamvu zikurikira: The Regulatory Authority may refuse to provide to the applicant a signal distribution license due to one of the following grounds: refuser L’Autorité de Régulation peut d’octroyer la licence de distribution de signaux au demandeur pour l’un des motifs suivants: 29 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 1° kubungabunga ubusugire cyangwa 1° to protect the national integrity or 1° protéger l’intégrité nationale ou la umutekano w’Igihugu; national security; sécurité nationale; 2° ubuke bw’impuzamirongo ya radiyo; 2° limitations on the frequency spectrum 2° limitations des ressources sur le spectre resources; de fréquences; 3° iyo Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rufite impamvu zumvikana zigaragaza ko ipiganwa imiyoboro ryo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho rishobora kubangamirwa; 4° iyo usaba uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho amakuru akenewe n’izindi nshingano zijyanye na byo. atatanze - 19 Verify source ↗
Guhindura uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority may modify signal distribution licenses when needed, and the licensee may ask for a modification of any term of the license.
Ingingo ya 19: Guhindura uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Article distribution license 19: Modification of signal Article 19: Modification de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 19: Guhindura uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi 3° if the Authority Regulatory reasonably believes that competition in the signal distribution sector can be adversely affected; 4° if the applicant has failed to provide a related information and required obligations. 3° si l’Autorité de Régulation a des raisons de croire qu’un tel octroi peut compromettre la compétition dans le secteur de distribution de signaux; 4° en cas de défaut du demandeur de fournir l’information requise ainsi que les obligations y relatives. Article distribution license 19: Modification of signal Article 19: Modification de la licence de distribution de signaux Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rufite ububasha bwo guhindura uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho iyo rusanze ari ngombwa kugira ngo hubahirizwe ibi bikurikira: 1° impinduka zikomeye zakozwe mu mategeko cyangwa mu mabwiriza mashya cyangwa ibyemezo by’inkiko The Regulatory Authority has the power to make modifications to signal distribution licenses when a modification is necessary in order to respond to the following: it determines that 1° significant changes in new laws or court the that directly affect regulations, or decisions license provisions; significant 30 L’Autorité de Régulation a le pouvoir de modifier les licences de distribution de signaux lorsqu’elle l’estime nécessaire pour s’adapter aux situations suivantes: 1° amendements importants apportés aux règlements ou nouvelles décisions judiciaires importantes ayant lois ou bikomeye bifite ingaruka zitaziguye ku bikubiye mu ruhushya; 2° ikintu gisaba kubahirizwa bitewe n’impinduka zakozwe mu mabwiriza ayo ari yo yose hagamijwe gutanga amahirwe angana no gutuma habaho ipiganwa riboneye ku masoko ya televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka amakuru igasakaza hakoreshejwe imibare koranabuhanga; Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 2° requirement of any regulatory changes that are intended to ensure equal effective and opportunities competition terrestrial in digital television markets in both rural and urban areas; 3° kujyana n’impinduka zitewe n’imiterere y’isoko; 3° adjusting to the changes necessitated by an existing market conditions; un impact direct sur les dispositions de la licence; 2° condition d’une modification réglementaire quelconque visant à assurer l’égalité des opportunités et la compétition efficace sur les marchés de service de la télévision numérique terrestre aussi bien dans les zones rurales qu’urbaines; 3° adaptation aux changements qui s’imposent du fait des conditions existantes du marché; 4° kujyana n’iterambere cyangwa iyo ari yo yose 4° the requirements of any technological 4° exigences d’une quelconque évolution developments or changes. ou changement technologique. imihindagurikire ijyanye n’ikoranabuhanga. Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ashobora gusaba Urwego Ngenzuramikorere guhindura ingingo runaka zikubiye muri urwo ruhushya. Ngenzuramikorere rufite Urwego uburenganzira bwo guhindura izo ngingo mu gihe rusanze ari ngombwa, rumaze gusuzuma niba iryo hinduka ritanyuranyije n’amategeko n’amabwiriza ariho. The licensee of signal distributor license may apply for the Regulatory Authority modification of any term of its license. to Le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux peut demander à l’Autorité de Régulation de modifier quelque disposition de sa licence. The Regulatory Authority has the right to effect such modification if it considers it appropriate and compliant to he provisions of the laws and regulations in force. L’Autorité de Régulation a le droit de procéder à cette modification si elle l’estime nécessaire et conforme aux dispositions des lois et règlements en vigueur. 31 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 20 Verify source ↗
Gutesha agaciro uruhushya
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority may cancel a signal distribution license in several cases, including fraud or intentional misrepresentation in the application, failure to withdraw the license within three months after notification, or when the original basis for the license no longer exists.
Ingingo ya 20: Gutesha agaciro uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 20: Signal distribution cancellation license Article 20: Annulation de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 20: Gutesha agaciro uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora gutesha agaciro uruhushya imiyoboro rw’utanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho iyo: 1° uwahawe urwo ruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho kuba ahamwe yarakoresheje uburiganya cyangwa gutanga amakuru atari yo abigambiriye mu gihe yasabaga urwo ruhushya; no Article 20: Signal distribution cancellation license Article 20: Annulation de la licence de distribution de signaux The Regulatory Authority may cancel the license of a signal distributor if: L’Autorité de Régulation peut annuler la licence d’un distributeur de signaux si: 1° the licensee of signal distribution license is guilty of fraud or intentional misrepresentation when applying for the license; 1° le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux s’est rendu coupable de fraude ou de fausse déclaration intentionnelle lors de la demande de licence; 2° nyuma yo kwemererwa uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho, uwarwemerewe atarufashe mu gihe cy’amezi atatu (3); 2° after notification of signal distribution license issuance, the licensee fails to withdraw its license within a period of three (3) months; 2° après notification d’octroi de la licence de distribution de signaux, le titulaire de la licence omet de la retirer dans un délai de trois (3) mois; 3° impamvu yashingiweho mu gutanga urwo ruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi amajwi z’imiyoboro n’amashusho itakiriho. isakaza - 21 Verify source ↗
Guhererekanya uruhushya
AI-assisted research summary: A signal distribution licensee may not transfer the license to another person without prior written approval from the Regulatory Authority.
Ingingo ya 21: Guhererekanya uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho Article 21: Signal distribution transfer license Article 21: Transfert de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 21: Guhererekanya uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho 3° the original purpose for which the issued no license was operator’s longer exists. 3° l’objet initial pour lequel la licence de distribution de signaux a été octroyée, n’existe plus. Article 21: Signal distribution transfer license Article 21: Transfert de la licence de distribution de signaux Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho ntashobora kurwegurira undi muntu atabanje The licensee of signal distribution license shall not transfer the license to any person the without prior written approval of Le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux ne doit pas transférer ce licence à une autre personne sans l’approbation préalable 32 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 kubyemererwa mu nyandiko n’Urwego Ngenzuramikorere. yo kubimwemerera, Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rubanza gusuzuma no kureba niba ushaka kwegurirwa urwo ruhushya yujuje ibisabwa byose bya ngombwa. Mbere is Regulatory Authority. Such approval granted after consideration of the matter and if the proposed transferee meets all the conditions for granting the relevant license. écrite de l’Autorité de Régulation. Cette approbation est accordée après examen de la demande et si le cessionnaire proposé remplit toutes les conditions pour l’octroi de ce transfert. - 22 Verify source ↗
Uburyo bwo guhererekanya
AI-assisted research summary: A signal-distribution licensee may transfer the license only after the Regulatory Authority approves it, and the transfer request must be written and supported by reasons, proof of fee payment, and any transferee shareholding details.
Ingingo ya 22: Uburyo bwo guhererekanya serivisi uruhushya z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho gutanga rwo Article 22: Procédure de transfert de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 22: Uburyo bwo guhererekanya uruhushya serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho gutanga rwo 22: Procedure Article distribution license transfer for signal Article 22: Procédure de transfert de la licence de distribution de signaux Uburyo bwo guhererekanya uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho bukorwa mu nzira ikurikira: signal distribution A transfer proceeding is done through the following way: license La procédure de transfert d’une licence se fait de manière suivante: 1° itangizwa mu nyandiko n’uwahawe serivisi uruhushya amajwi z’imiyoboro n’amashusho asaba guhererekanya urwo ruhushya; gutanga isakaza rwo 1° it is initiated by a written application from the licensee of signal distribution license requesting such a transfer; 1° elle est initiée par une demande écrite par licence de distribution de signaux demandant ce transfert; titulaire de la le 2° uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho impamvu y’iryo hererekanya; agaragaza 2° the licensee of signal distribution license states the reasons for such transfer; 2° le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux indique les motifs de ce transfert; 3° ubusabe buherekezwa n’inyemezabwishyu y’amafaranga yose atandukanye agenwa n’itegeko yishyuwe n’utanze; 3° the application is accompanied by the evidence of payment of all fees and the levies transferor; required by law by 3° la demande est accompagnée des pièces justificatives du paiement par le cédant de tous les frais et redevances exigés par la loi; 33 4° uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho kandi imiterere y’imigabane y’uwo ateganya kurwegurira, iyo iyo migabane ihari. agaragaza Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 4° the licensee of signal distribution license indicates also the shareholding structure of the transferee, if any. 4° le titulaire de la licence de distribution la du de signaux structure cessionnaire, le cas échéant. indique également d’actionnariat Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro ntiyemerewe kuruhererekanya n’undi muntu igihe cyose Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rutari rwabyemera. Igihe urwo ruhushya rugomba kumara n’ibigomba kubahirizwa ntibihinduka. The licensee of signal distribution license is not allowed to transfer its license to another person until the Regulatory Authority has issued an approval of the transfer. The duration of the license and the license terms and conditions must remain the same. Le titulaire de la licence de distribution de signaux n’est pas autorisé à transférer la licence à une autre personne jusqu’à ce que l’Autorité de Régulation approuve le transfert. La durée de la licence et les conditions de la licence doivent rester les mêmes. - 23 Verify source ↗
Guhagarika uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority may suspend a signal distribution license if suspension is necessary because the licensee breaks license terms, fails to provide required data or cooperate with inspections/audits, or does not pay regulatory fees.
Ingingo ya 23: Guhagarika uruhushya rwo isakaza gutanga amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi Article 23: Signal distribution suspension license Article 23: Suspension de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 23: Guhagarika uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi Article 23: Signal distribution suspension license Article 23: Suspension de la licence de distribution de signaux Urwego rushobora Ngenzuramikorere guhagarika uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho iyo rusanze ari ngombwa kubera impamvu zikurikira: The Regulatory Authority may suspend a signal distribution license when it determines that suspension is necessary in order to respond to: L’Autorité de Régulation peut suspendre la licence de distribution de signaux si elle estime que cette suspension est nécessaire pour remédier à des situations suivantes: 1° kutubahiriza ibikubiye mu ruhushya; 1° failure to comply with license terms 1° le non-respect des termes et conditions and conditions; de la licence; 2° uwahawe urwo ruhushya adahaye Urwego Ngenzuramikorere amakuru asabwa gutanga cyangwa atorohereje mu Urwego bikorwa by’isuzuma n’igenzura; Ngenzuramikorere byarwo 2° failure of the licensee to provide to the Regulatory Authority data required or failure to cooperate with the Regulatory Authority inspection and audits; the 2° manquement du titulaire de licence de fournir à l’Autorité de Régulation les données requises ou refus de coopérer avec l’inspection et les audits de l’Autorité de Régulation; 34 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 3° kutishyura amafaranga 3° failure to pay regulatory fees. 3° défaut de payer les frais de régulation. y’igenzuramikorere. - 24 Verify source ↗
Kwamburwa uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority may revoke a signal distribution license if the licensee seriously or repeatedly breaks the rules, supports treasonable activity, or no longer has enough financial resources.
Ingingo ya 24: Kwamburwa uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi Article Procedure distribution license transfer 22: for signal Article 24: Signal distribution revocation license Article 24: Révocation de la licence de distribution de signaux Ingingo ya 24: Kwamburwa uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro serivisi Urwego rushobora Ngenzuramikorere kwambura uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi amajwi n’amashusho iyo bigaragaye ko nyuma yo kuruhabwa, uwaruhawe: z’imiyoboro isakaza 1° yananiwe kubahiriza, inshuro nyinshi kandi ku buryo bukomeye, ibikubiye muri aya mabwiriza, ingingo zikubiye muri urwo ruhushya cyangwa itegeko ryerekeye iryo isakazamakuru cyangwa mu mirongo ngenderwaho aya mabwiriza; ishingiye kuri ryose ryo ari 2° akora cyangwa atera inkunga ibikorwa biganisha ku cyaha cy’ubugambanyi nk’uko giteganyijwe mu mategeko abigenga; 3° atagifite imari ihagije ituma yuzuza zijyanye inshingano n’imiterere n’uburemere by’ibikorwa. yiyemeje Article 24: Signal distribution revocation license Article 24: Révocation de la licence de distribution de signaux The Regulatory Authority may revoke a signal distribution license where after the grant of the license, it is found that the licensee: L’Autorité de Régulation peut révoquer la licence de distribution de signaux lorsque, après son octroi, il est constaté que le titulaire de licence: 1° has repeatedly and seriously violated this regulation, the provisions of license terms or any other law on broadcasting or in directives made under this regulation; 1° a gravement enfreint ou a enfreint à plusieurs reprises les dispositions du présent règlement, les conditions de la licence ou toute autre loi sur la lignes radiodiffusion ou dans directives dressées en vertu du présent règlement; les 2° is engaged is supporting in or activities amounting to a treasonable offence under the relevant laws; 2° s’est engagé ou appuie des activités constituant le crime de trahison au sens de la législation en la matière; 3° has no longer sufficient financial resources to meet its obligations in view of the nature and extent of the operation. 3° ne dispose plus des ressources financières suffisantes pour s’acquitter de ses obligations, compte tenu de la nature et de la portée de ses activités. 35 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 25 Verify source ↗
Inzira
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority must notify the licensee in writing, hear the licensee if they contest or do not respond, and then may revoke or keep the license.
Ingingo ya 25: Inzira ikurikizwa mu kwambura uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho uwaruhawe Article distribution license revocation 25: Procedures for signal Article 25: Procédures de révocation de la licence de distribution de signaux 7 Ingingo ya 25: Inzira ikurikizwa mu kwambura uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho uwaruhawe Article distribution license revocation 25: Procedures for signal Article 25: Procédures de révocation de la licence de distribution de signaux Kwambura uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi isakaza amajwi n’amashusho z’imiyoboro uwaruhawe bikorwa mu buryo bukurikira: A signal distribution license revocation proceeding is conducted in the following manner: Une procédure de révocation de la licence de la distribution de signaux s’effectue de manière suivante: 1° Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rubanza kumumenyesha mu nyandiko ko inzira yo kumwambura rwatangiye serivisi uruhushya rwo z’imiyoboro amajwi rukamutegeka kugira n’amashusho icyo abivugaho; gutanga isakaza 1° the Regulatory Authority commences a signal distribution license revocation proceeding by sending written notice to the licensee advising the licensee of the commencement of a revocation proceeding, and requiring licensee to file a response; 1° l’Autorité de Régulation entame la procédure de révocation de la licence de distribution de signaux en envoyant un avis écrit au titulaire, lui informant de l’ouverture de la procédure de révocation, et en exigeant le titulaire d’y répondre; atemera 2° iyo uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho impamvu zishingirwaho mu kumwambura urwo ruhushya cyangwa iyo adashyikirije Ngenzuramikorere Urwego ibisobanuro, Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rufata umwanya wo kumva icyo avuga ku birebana no kumwambura urwo ruhushya; 3° Urwego Ngenzuramikorere rushobora kumwambura cyangwa kutamwambura urwo ruhushya bitewe 2° if the signal distribution licensee contests the revocation or fails to respond to the Regulatory Authority notice, the Regulatory Authority holds a hearing on the license revocation; 2° si la le titulaire de licence de distribution de signaux conteste la révocation ou ne répond pas à l’avis de l’Autorité de Régulation, l’Autorité de Régulation organise une audience sur la révocation de la licence; 3° the Regulatory Authority may revoke or not revoke the license based on the 3° l’Autorité de Régulation peut révoquer ou ne pas révoquer cette licence en 36 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 n’ibyagaragaye nyuma yo kumva ibisobanuro bye. outcome of the hearing session on license revocation. fonction du résultat de d’audience sur la révocation. la séance - 26 Verify source ↗
Gusubiza uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: If a signal distribution license is suspended or revoked, the decision takes effect immediately, the licensee must return the license within 5 days, and the licensee may not operate or provide licensed services during that period.
Ingingo ya 26: Gusubiza uruhushya rwo gutanga isakaza amajwi n’amashusho iyo ruhagaritswe cyangwa uwaruhawe arwambuwe z’imiyoboro serivisi Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Article 26: Withdrawal of the suspended or revoked signal distribution license licence de Article 26: Retourner distribution de signaux suspendue ou révoquée la Ingingo ya 26: Gusubiza uruhushya rwo isakaza gutanga amajwi n’amashusho iyo ruhagaritswe cyangwa uwaruhawe arwambuwe z’imiyoboro serivisi Iyo hafashwe icyemezo cyo guhagarika uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho cyangwa cyo kurwambura uwaruhawe, icyo cyemezo gihita gishyirwa mu bikorwa ku munsi cyafatiweho. Uwahawe urwo ruhushya agomba kurusubiza Urwego Ngenzuramikorere mu minsi itarenze itanu (5) ibarwa uhereye ku munsi icyemezo cyo kuruhagarika cyangwa kurumwambura icyo gihe, uwahawe cyafatiweho. Muri uruhushya ntiyemerewe gukoresha cyangwa gutanga serivisi iyo ari yo yose yari yemerewe ahabwa uruhushya. Article 26: Withdrawal of the suspended or revoked signal distribution license Article 26: Retourner licence de distribution de signaux suspendue ou révoquée la If the signal distribution license has been suspended or revoked, it has immediate effect from the date of suspension or revocation. Si la licence de distribution de signaux a été suspendue ou révoquée, elle prend effet immédiatement à compter de la date de suspension ou de révocation. The operator within five (5) days from the date of suspension or revocation returns the license to the Regulatory Authority. During that period, the licensee shall not operate or provide any service he or she was licensed for. Le titulaire de cette licence, dans les cinq (5) jours à compter de la date de suspension ou de révocation, retourne la licence à l’Autorité de Régulation. Pendant cette période, le titulaire de la licence ne doit pas opérer ni fournir un service pour lequel il était autorisé de fournir. - 27 Verify source ↗
Itangwa ry’umurongo
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority assigns spectrum to a signal distributor based on requirements and available frequencies.
Ingingo ya 27: Itangwa ry’umurongo Article 27: Frequency allocation Article 27: Allocation de fréquence Ingingo ya 27: Itangwa ry’umurongo Article 27: Frequency allocation Article 27: Allocation de fréquence Urwego Ngenzuramikorere ruha utanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho impuzamirongo hitawe ku bisabwa kandi hashingiwe ku mirongo ishobora kuboneka. The Regulatory Authority assigns the spectrum to the signal distributor according to the requirement and availability of the frequencies. L’Autorité de Régulation attribue le spectre au distributeur de signaux en fonction des conditions et de la disponibilité des fréquences. 37 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 28 Verify source ↗
Igihe uruhushya rwo
AI-assisted research summary: A radio frequency license lasts only as long as the parent license, and the licensee must pay the required initial and annual radio-frequency fees.
Ingingo ya 28: Igihe uruhushya rwo gukoresha umurongo wa radiyo rumara Article 28: Validity of the radio frequency license Article 28: Validité de radiofréquences la licence de UMUTWE WA IV: KUGENZURA IYUBAHIRIZWA RY’AYA MABWIRIZA CHAPTER IMPLEMENTATION REGULATION IV: MONITORING OF THIS OF CHAPITRE IV: CONTRÔLE DE LA MISE EN APPLICATION DU PRÉSENT RÈGLEMENT Ingingo ya 28: Igihe uruhushya rwo gukoresha umurongo wa radiyo rumara Article 28: Validity of the radio frequency license Article 28: Validité de radiofréquences la licence de Igihe uruhushya rwo gukoresha umurongo wa radiyo rumara kigendera ku gihe uruhushya rw’ibanze rwahawe utanga umuyoboro usakaza amajwi n’amashusho ruzamara. The validity of the radio frequency license is subject to validity of the parent license granted to the signal distribution operator. La validité de la licence de radiofréquence est subordonnée à la validité de la licence initiale octroyée à l’opérateur de distribution de signaux. isakaza z’imiyoboro Icyakora, uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi amajwi n’amashusho yishyura amafaranga asabwa rw’ibanze kwishyurwa n’amafaranga yo gukoresha umurongo wa radiyo yishyurwa buri mwaka agenwa n’amategeko n’amabwiriza abigenga. ruhushya ku UMUTWE WA IV: KUGENZURA IYUBAHIRIZWA RY’AYA MABWIRIZA However, the signal distribution licensee must pay initial and annual fee for radio frequency as determined by relevant laws and regulations. le la Toutefois, licence de titulaire de distribution de signaux doit payer les frais initiaux et annuels pour la radiofréquence conformément aux lois et règlements en la matière. CHAPTER IMPLEMENTATION REGULATION IV: MONITORING OF THIS OF CHAPITRE IV: CONTRÔLE DE LA MISE EN APPLICATION DU PRÉSENT RÈGLEMENT - 29 Verify source ↗
Ingamba z’umutekano
AI-assisted research summary: A licensee must take proper and adequate safety measures for services run under the license.
Ingingo ya 29: Ingamba z’umutekano Article 29: Safety measures Article 29: Mesures de sécurité Ingingo ya 29: Ingamba z’umutekano Article 29: Safety measures Article 29: Mesures de sécurité Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho bitewe na serivisi akoresha, akurikirana cyangwa atanga bitewe n’uruhushya yahawe, afata ingamba zikwiye kandi zihagije zo kurinda umutekano w’abantu cyangwa ibintu harimo kurinda abo bantu cyangwa ibyo bintu imirasire yangiza amashanyarazi cyangwa biturutse ku bikoresho cyangwa inyubako bikoreshwa muri izo serivisi. The licensee in respect of services operated, maintained or offered under its license takes proper and adequate safety measures to safeguard life or property, including exposure to any electrical emissions or radiations emanating from equipment or installation from such operations. Le titulaire de licence doit, dans le cadre des services fournis, maintenus ou offerts en vertu de sa licence, prend des mesures de sécurité appropriées et suffisantes pour la protection de la vie ou des biens, notamment contre une quelconque exposition aux émissions ou aux rayonnements électriques provenant d’un équipement ou d’une installation en rapport avec ses activités. 38 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 - 30 Verify source ↗
Kugenzura imikorere
AI-assisted research summary: The Regulatory Authority monitors each license holder’s compliance, and the license holder must report safety, staffing, financial, technical, organisational, and other needed information.
Ingingo ya 30: Kugenzura imikorere Article 30: Performance monitoring Article 30: Contrôle de la mise en exécution Ingingo ya 30: Kugenzura imikorere Article 30: Performance monitoring Article 30: Contrôle de la mise en exécution Urwego rugenzura Ngenzuramikorere imikorere y’uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga amajwi serivisi n’amashusho niba yubahiriza ingingo zose zirukubiyemo. z’imiyoboro hagamijwe isakaza kureba The Regulatory Authority monitors the performance of each license holder for full compliance with all terms and conditions of the license. L’Autorité de Régulation fait le contrôle des activités de chaque titulaire de licence afin de garantir le respect intégral de toutes les provisions de sa licence. Uwahawe uruhushya rwo gutanga serivisi z’imiyoboro isakaza amajwi n’amashusho afite inshingano zo gutanga raporo irebana n’umutekano, kongerera abakozi ubushobozi, ku birebana n’imari, tekiniki n’imikorere no gutanga andi makuru yose akenewe kugira ngo rushobore Ngenzuramikorere Urwego kugenzura ku buryo bunoze uko uwahawe uruhushya yubahiriza ibirukubiyemo. resource development, The licensee is required to report on safety, human financial, technical, organisation and other data needed to allow to effectively monitor the compliance of the license holder. the Regulatory Authority humaines, ressources Le titulaire de licence est tenu de dresser le rapport relatif à la sécurité, au développement financières, des techniques, d’organisation et autres données nécessaires pour permettre à l’Autorité de Régulation de mener la supervision efficace visant à la conformité aux obligations par le titulaire de licence. - 31 Verify source ↗
Kutubahiriza
AI-assisted research summary: Anyone who does not comply with this regulation may be liable to administrative fines.
Ingingo ya 31: Kutubahiriza zikubiye muri aya mabwiriza ingingo Article 31: Non-compliance with provisions of this regulation the Article 31: Non-respect des provisions du présent règlement UMUTWE WA V: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER V: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE V: DISPOSITIONS FINALES Ingingo ya 31: Kutubahiriza zikubiye muri aya mabwiriza ingingo Article 31: Non-compliance with provisions of this regulation the Article 31: Non-respect des provisions du présent règlement Umuntu wese utubahirije ingingo zikubiye muri aya mabwiriza ahanishwa ihazabu zo mu rwego serivisi z’isakazamakuru n’amategeko abigenga. rw’ubutegetsi iteganywa yerekeye Any person who contravenes to the provisions of this regulation is liable to administrative fines related to broadcasting services as provided by relevant laws. 39 Toute personne qui enfreint les dispositions du présent règlement est passible des amendes administratives de radiodiffusion prévues par la législation en la matière. services liées aux Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 UMUTWE WA V: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER V: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE V: DISPOSITIONS FINALES - 32 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’amabwiriza
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals Regulations n° 004/RURA/2011 and any earlier provisions that conflict with this regulation.
Ingingo ya 32: Ivanwaho ry’amabwiriza n’ingingo zinyuranyije n’aya mabwiriza Article 32: Repealing provision Article 32: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 32: Ivanwaho ry’amabwiriza n’ingingo binyuranyije n’aya mabwiriza Amabwiriza n° 004/RURA/2011 agenga itangwa ry’impushya ku bijyanye na televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka igasakaza amakuru imibare hakoreshejwe koranabuhanga mu Rwanda n’ingingo zose z’amabwiriza kandi abanziriza zinyuranyije na yo bivanyweho. aya Article 32: Repealing provision Article 32: Disposition abrogatoire Regulations n° 004/RURA/2011 governing licensing for digital terrestrial television and all prior provisions contrary to this regulation are repealed. Le Règlement n° 004/RURA/2011 régissant l’octroi de télévision licences pour numérique terrestre et toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires au présent règlement sont abrogées. la - 33 Verify source ↗
Igihe aya mabwiriza
AI-assisted research summary: This regulation starts to apply on the date it is signed by the Chairperson of the Regulatory Board.
Ingingo ya 33: Igihe aya mabwiriza atangirira gukurikizwa Article 33: Commencement Article 33: Entrée en vigueur 8 N° 005/R/MR- AMABWIRIZA MCA/RURA/2019 YO KU WA 27/06/2019 AGENGA SERIVISI ZA TELEVIZIYO IKORESHA IMIYOBORO YO KU BUTAKA MU GUSAKAZA AMAKURU HAKORESHEJWE IMIBARE Ngenzuramikorere y’Urwego Inama rw’Igihugu Kugenzura rushinzwe Imikorere y’Inzego Zimwe z’Imirimo Ifitiye Igihugu Akamaro; Ishingiye ku Itegeko n° 09/2013 ryo ku wa 01/03/2013 rishyiraho Urwego rw’Igihugu imikorere y’inzego rushinzwe kugenzura zimwe z’imirimo ifitiye Igihugu akamaro (RURA) rikanagena inshingano, ububasha, imiterere n’imikorere yarwo, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 2, iya 4, iya 8, iya 20, iya 21, iya 37, iya 47 n’iya 49; Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 005/R/MR- REGULATION MCA/RURA/2019 27/06/2019 GOVERNING DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION SERVICES N° OF 005/R/MR-MCA/ N° RÈGLEMENT RURA/2019 DU 27/06/2019 RÉGISSANT LES SERVICES DE TÉLÉVISION NUMÉRIQUE TERRESTRE The Regulatory Board of Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority; Le Conseil de Régulation de l’Autorité Rwandaise de Régulation de Certains Services d’Utilité Publique; Pursuant to Law n° 09/2013 of 01/03/2013 establishing Rwanda Utilities Regulatory its Authority mission, and functioning, especially in Articles 2, 4, 8, 20, 21, 37, 47 and 49; (RURA) and determining powers, organization de l’Autorité Rwandaise Vu la Loi n° 09/2013 du 01/03/2013 portant création de Régulation de certains services d’utilité publique (RURA) et déterminant sa mission, ses pouvoirs, son fonctionnement, spécialement en ses articles 2, 4, 8, 20, 21, 37, 47 et 49; son organisation et Ishingiye ku Itegeko n° 24/2016 ryo ku wa 18/06/2016 Ikoranabuhanga mu Itangazabumenyi n’Itumanaho, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 92, iya 93 n’iya 94; rigenga Pursuant to Law n° 24/2016 of 18/06/2016 governing information and communication technologies, especially in Articles 92, 93 and 93; Vu la Loi n° 24/2016 du 18/06/2016 régissant les Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication, spécialement en ses articles 92, 93 et 94; bitekerezo ku Hitawe n’abafatanyabikorwa nyunguranabitekerezo umurongo wa interineti; mu byatanzwe nama hifashishijwe Considering the inputs submitted during the online consultation with stakeholders; Tenant compte sur les contributions soumises lors de la consultation sur internet avec les partenaires; 9 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Isubiye ku Mabwiriza n° 004/RURA/2011 agenga itangwa ry’impushya ku bijyanye na televiziyo ikoresha imiyoboro yo ku butaka imibare igasakaza amakuru hakoreshejwe koranabuhanga mu Rwanda; reviewed Having 004/RURA/2011 governing digital terrestrial television; Regulations n° licensing for Revu le Règlement n° 004/RURA/2011 régissant l’octroi de licences pour la télévision numérique terrestre; Imaze kubisuzuma no kubyemeza mu nama yayo yo ku wa 27/06/2019; After consideration and approval, in its meeting of 27/06/2019; Après examen et adoption, en sa séance du 27/06/2019; ISHYIZEHO AKURIKIRA: AMABWIRIZA ISSUES REGULATION: THE FOLLOWING ÉDICTE LE RÈGLEMENT SUIVANT: UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER PROVISIONS ONE: GENERAL CHAPITRE PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES Ingingo ya 33: Igihe aya mabwiriza atangirira gukurikizwa Article 33: Commencement Article 33: Entrée en vigueur Aya mabwiriza atangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ashyiriweho umukono na Perezida w’Inama Ngenzuramikorere. This regulation comes into force on the date of its signature by the Chairperson of the Regulatory Board. Le présent règlement entre en vigueur le jour de sa signature par le Président du Conseil de Régulation. Kigali, ku wa 27/06/2019 Kigali, on 27/06/2019 Kigali, le 27/06/2019 (sé) Dr GATARE Ignace Perezida w’Inama Ngenzuramikorere (sé) Dr GATARE Ignace Chairperson of the Regulatory Board (sé) Dr GATARE Ignace Président du Conseil de Régulation 40 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 UMUGEREKA W’AMABWIRIZA N° 005/R/MR-MCA/RURA/2019 YO KU WA 27/06/2019 AGENGA SERIVISI ZA TELEVIZIYO IKORESHA IMIYOBORO YO KU BUTAKA MU GUSAKAZA AMAKURU HAKORESHEJWE IMIBARE TO REGULATION N° ANNEX 005/R/MR-MCA/RURA/2019 OF 27/06/2019 GOVERNING DIGITAL TELEVISION TERRESTRIAL SERVICES RÈGLEMENT N° AU ANNEXE 005/R/MR-MCA/RURA/2019 DU 27/06/2019 RÉGISSANT LES SERVICES NUMÉRIQUE DE TERRESTRE TÉLÉVISION Digital Terrestrial Television Transmission Standards and Technical Specifications for Set Top Boxes 1. Digital Terrestrial Television Transmission Standards Transmission system Video Compression Standard DVB-T2 Network Topology Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) length, which specifies the number of carriers Carrier modulation Code rate of inner error protection Data rate Channel bandwidth Signal transmission techniques DVB – T2 MPEG-4 SFN, MFN, or Hybrid 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k and 32k QPSK; 16-QAM; 64-QAM, 256 QAM 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k and 32k 8MHz and 7MHz OFDM and COFDM 41 2. Technical Specifications for Set-Top-Boxes Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Basic features - Full function standard IR remote control, using AAA size battery System Resources RF tuner & DVB-T2 Channel - Favorite channel list editing Maximum channels receivable and storable (up to) 800 Warranty User Manual Flash Memory SD RAM Frequency Input signal level FEC coding FFT Size 1 year: Epidemic failure and repair facility has to be considered Use friendly documentation which should be in English. French >64MB 256MB VHF (174-230 MHz) optional, UHF (490 – 694 MHz) 36~85dBμV LDPC Code + BCH Code, Code rates: 1 /2, 3/5, 2/3, 3 /4, 4/5, 5/6 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K. C/N range (Rice channel) 3dB (QPSK 1 /2) to 24dB (256QAM 5/6) Pilot Pattern Guard intervals Channel raster Signal Bandwidth 42 PP1, PP2, PP3,PP4,PP5,PP6, PP7 and PP8 1/128,1/32,1/16,19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1 /4. 7 MHz (VHF), 8 MHz (UHF), 1.7 MHz (VHF)- optional 7.61 MHz (Normal mode), 6.80, 7.77 MHz (Extended mode)1.54 (optional) 6.66,1.57(optional), Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Service specific robustness Physical Layer Pipes (PLP) Interleaving Diversity Rotated constellations Mode of Extensions Max Bit Rates (8MHz) Used Bit Rates (8MHz) C/(N+I) Performance in SFNs GE06 compatible Bit + Cell +Time + Frequency As per ETSI EN 302 755 SISI, MISO, (SIMO, MIMI if diversity receiver) Significant robustness gain in channels with severe degradations (multipath, SFN operation, narrow band interference…) Future Extension Frame (FEF) 50.3 Mbit/s, (32Ke, 256QAM, CR=5/6, GI=1/28, PP7) Portable SFN: 25.0 Mbit/s, Fixed SFN: 37.0 Mbit/s, Fixed MFN: 40.2 Mbit/s ETSI EN 302 755 compliant Signal is under the mask of DVB-T2 (power level measured in a 4 KHz bandwidth) Bypass Support Maximum Frequency Offset Return Loss Response to changes in Modulation The RF bypass gain shall be in the range -1db to +3db over the frequency range 174 to 694 MHz The STB shall be able to receive signals with an offset of up to 125 kHz from the nominal center frequency >13 dB The STB shall recover automatically from changes in modulation parameters, continuing to output an error-free transport stream after recovery. Recovery shall take no more than one second for any one change. MPEG Transmission stream and video and Audio Decoding Transmission stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 43 Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Video decoding Aspect Ratio (image rate) Frame frequency Video Resolution Audio decoding Audio mode MPEG -4 AVC (H.264), 1920X1080 (High definition-optional) (ISO/IEC 14496-10) 4:3, 16:9 25Hz (PAL) 720X576 (PAL)-standard definition, HD 1080,1080i (optional) MPEG/MusiCam Layer I & II / HE AAC Single track/dual track/stereo Audio sampling rate 32KHz, 44.1KHz 48KHz. , 96 KHz (optional) Quality reception thresholds All STBs should have an on-screen visual signal level indicator which would aid in directing the antenna and troubleshooting reception problems. - EPG: current and next program information. 24x7 days schedule. - Capable of the Identity control, watch rating and parental lock - Auto/manual tuning - 24-hour clock - OTA: STB software’s, EPG, CA features must be upgradable over the air (USB Upgrade-optional) - Support Receive mail - - Display and withdrawal of subtitles - Support multi-language info Provides the instant and personalized message prompt Software software for interpretation and handling of the active service information PSI/SI(program Specific Information/Service Information NIT, CAT, PAT, PMT, SDT, EIT, TDT, TOT EN 300 468 [10] and ETSI TR 101 211 [11] compliant 44 Additional Hardware PVR (optional) Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Teletext & Teletext subtitle Interfaces Interfaces for Conditional Access - - It should be able to display Teletext using the OSD (On Screen Display) and/or by the insertion of the Teletext data in the VBI of the analogue CVBS video output. It should be able to display Teletext subtitling, meeting the requirements for level 1.5 in ref. [ETS 300 706, “Enhanced Teletext Specification”] - RF input connector: IEC 169-2 female, input impedance 75 ohms - One RCA (CINCH) female connector for video output and Two RCA (CINCH) female connectors for stereo sound output - RF by pass (loop) IEC 169-2 male - RF input via a PAL-B/G modulator - SCART interface (optional) - HDMI interface - USB Port (optional) - Data port1 (RS232, 9 pin D -Sub type(optional) - Should include at least one RF cable to connect the unit with its associated analogue television receiver - For pay TV, STB must include at least one embedded smart card reader or a DVB- CI (Common Interface) slot to allow any type of conditional access module to be plugged into the set top box. (EN 50221-1997 V1.2/97) Mechanical interfaces(LED Indicators) green flashing green flashing red Controls to be provided on the front panel Physical attributes Power supply 45 normal operation system boot in progress software download in progress Menu, P+, P-, V+, V- AC 240±10%, 50 ±1Hz 12V DC input (Option) Environmental attributes Reliability Official Gazette nº 16 of 03/05/2021 Power consumption Operating Temperature Operating humidity Over and under voltage protection Overheating protection MTBF (Mean time between failures) Standby functionality (sleep mode) Max 15W 0~45°C Up to 90% 80,000Hrs Kigali, ku wa 27/06/2019 Kigali, on 27/06/2019 Kigali, le 27/06/2019 (sé) (sé) (sé) Dr GATARE Ignace Perezida w’Inama Ngenzuramikorere Dr GATARE Ignace Chairperson of the Regulatory Board Dr GATARE Ignace Président du Conseil de Régulation 46
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REGULATION N° 005/R/MR- MCA/RURA/2019 OF 27/06/2019 GOVERNING DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION SERVICES
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