Sentech Ltd was established in terms of the Sentech Act (1996) as a common carrier to provide broadcasting signal distribution for broadcasting licensees. In 2002, Sentech was licensed, through the Telecommunications Amendment Act (2001), to provide international carrier-to-carrier voice services, as well as multimedia services. Sentech is viewed as a core provider of wireless broadband in South Africa. The Cabinet confirmed this policy statement and declared that Sentech shall remain as a strategic State-Owned Enterprise. Sentech will achieve 63.3% DTT population coverage by 31 March 2011 based on the current Budget allocation of R160.9 million. Total 2010/2011 Budget allocation to Sentech is R160 900 000.00 for Digitisation, and R110 000 000.00 for Digital Terrestrial Television (Dual illumination).