JURNALSUKABUMI.COM – The Sukabumi Regency Communication, Information and Encryption Service (DKIP) will distribute millions of free set top boxes to the public.This is in view of the transition from analog television broadcasts to digital television broadcasts.Secretary of DKIP Sukabumi Regency, Herdy Somantri, said the award was a follow-up to the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kemenkominfo) program related to migration to digital TV which was carried out on April 30, 2022."The government will stop broadcasting analog television and switch it to digital TV gradually, starting on April 30, 2022," said Herdy Somantri to reporters, Friday (26/8/2022).According to him, analog television broadcasts have been on the air for decades and will be replaced by digital television broadcasts no later than November 2, 2022."Regarding this change, the government and television operators have provided millions of free set top boxes for the public," he explained.With this transition, it can bring cleaner picture quality, clearer sound and advanced technology to the community.In addition, the government will take advantage of faster internet access than before, which in turn will encourage the development of a digital ecosystem."This is certainly an important opportunity or a great opportunity to encourage the growth of the digital economy," he explained.In addition, this migration to Digital TV is believed to be able to improve the digital economy, such that MSMEs can enter the marketplace, so that access to education, health and other interests can be served, including the creative industry."Therefore, we welcome the plan to switch analog television broadcasts to digital television broadcasts.Because, it is felt that there are many benefits for the residents of Sukabumi Regency, "he added.Therefore, the local government of Sukabumi Regency has taken steps and various efforts.Among them, coordination with Disdukcapil, DPMD and the Social Service of Sukabumi Regency regarding the progress of verification and validation of STB recipient data.According to him, the latest information that the data used is from DP3KE Data (Director General of Village Government Development at the Ministry of Home Affairs).In this case, the Sukabumi Regency DPMD coordinates with regard to data validation verification up to the village level in Sukabumi Regency."Then after obtaining valid data, it is submitted to the Regional Secretary for the process of making a Regent's Decree, after that it is sent back to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Communication and Information, valid recipients are accompanied by a Sukabumi Regent's Decree," he said.Reporter: Ilham Nugraha |Editor: Ujang HerlanLogin to your account belowFill the forms bellows to registerPlease enter your username or email address to reset your password.