or uses of the radio frequency spectrum, cable, optical fiber, satellite or any combination of these. b) “Distribution” means equipments where the multiplexed transport streams are distributed (and monitored) to the transmitter sites in the digital television network either through fixed wireless links, fiber or satellite link c) “Head-end” means equipments where the various program feeds are collected (from television studios or from satellite feeds), assembled, encoded and multiplexed onto one or more transport streams. d) “License” means the official document issued by the Regulator granting rights and obligations of operating a signal distribution. e) “Multiplexer” means the equipment that simultaneously transmits two or more messages on a single transmission path. f) “Multiplex Services” means making available network facilities, and includes the operation of content multiplexing, bundling and distribution in combination. g) “Regulatory Authority” means the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency established by the Law n°39/2001 of September 2001. h) “Service” means provision of content from the DVB head-end (studio) to the end users Television receiving equipments using Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting network. i) “Signal Distributor” means a licensed operator providing terrestrial broadcasting network and multiplexing services. j) “Signal Distribution Service” means making available network facilities, and includes the operation of content distribution to the customer premise. k) “Transmitters” means where the multiplexed are fed to the antennas for the broadcasting of the Digital television signal. l) “Value Added Services” means a telecommunication and broadcasting Industry term for non-core services beyond standard services. Article 2: Scope of application These regulations shall be applicable to: (1) any activity relating to the construction, installation, maintenance, ownership, operation, management and make available digital multiplex and signal distribution services in the Republic of Rwanda including the installation and operation of the Head-end, the Transmission and the Transmitters. Page 3 of 14