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What Safaricom’s entry into digital TV market means for hurting firms

Safaricom’s entry into the television market is set to upset the Pay TV landscape that is currently in firm grip of two players.

The Free to Air channels (FTA), which are still hurting from the digital migration debacle, are also set to face a new competitor in Safaricom should the Communications Authority of Kenya grant the firm a broadcasting licence that will allow it to air its own content.

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