SENTECH is the premier provider of electronic communications network services in the broadcasting and communications industry. SENTECH is licensed to provide Electronic Communications Network Services and Electronic Communications Services
As a key industry player in telecommunications and multimedia markets, SENTECH enables broadcasting and digital content services to corporate institutions, government departments and state-owned entities.
SENTECH operates approximately 330 terrestrial broadcast sites and a satellite platform to provide signal distribution services for television and radio. SENTECH has infrastructure that provides up linking and down linking of programmes via satellite and can be used for bi-directional communications as well as for Direct To Home broadcasts. Our masts at high-sites are used for the broadcast of television and radio to the public. These facilities are also utilised by other telecommunications services providers such as cellular phone operators, wireless internet service providers, government entities and private telecommunications companies.
The Company has expanded its reach to clients in sub-Saharan Africa to provide broadcasting managed services such as Digital Terrestrial Television solutions, Digital Radio, training, and consultancy services. SENTECH offers a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of broadcast and telecoms operators across the continent.
SENTECH’s core business is fragmented into three categories, namely:
Content and Multimedia Services
This covers broadcasting signal distribution services including business television delivered via satellite. There are other value-added services that form part of this service such as OTT, broadcast monitoring and syndication, and Hybrid Broadcasting (for example HbbTV and Hybrid Radio).
Infrastructure Management
With vast experience in managing different types of networks, from broadcasting to telecommunications, SENTECH has built up a strong capability in network design, deployment, operation and maintenance.
Connectivity Services
SENTECH has positioned itself to play a significant role in the implementation of SA Connect and servicing government in wireless broadband services.
The organisation will be involved in wireless broadband services in support of SOC-nominated beneficiaries that will lead the broadband rollout.
SENTECH exists to deliver content by connecting people with the world through innovation, hence our brand promise “Connecting You”.