Mexico's COFETEL Federal Telecommunications Commission Confirms Legality of Hi-tv Digital Terrestrial Multicasting System, Setting the Stage for Digital Migration in Mexico

Mexico's COFETEL Federal Telecommunications Commission Confirms Legality of Hi-tv Digital Terrestrial Multicasting System, Setting the Stage for Digital Migration in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), applauds a recent resolution by the COFETEL Federal Telecommunications Commission that confirms that the operation of Hi-tv is legal and legitimate.

The resolution issued on December 14, 2009 recognizes the possibility of transmitting several signals within the spectrum concessioned to TV Azteca and validates that Hi-tv follows relevant legislation: The Federal Radio and Television Law; mandates of its concession, the Agreement for the Transition to Digital Terrestrial Television and ATSC norms.

"The COFETEL resolution positions Mexico on the technological vanguard of digital television. The multichannel model of Hi-tv is proven around the globe to be the most effective medium to move consumers to the era of digital television," said Hi-tv executives. "This measure creates a clear incentive for viewers to adopt digital technology."

Hi-Tv set-top boxes are currently available at Elektra, Wal-Mart and Bodega Aurrera stores in greater Mexico City.

About Hi-tv

Hi-tv is the first free-to-air, digital multi-channel television system to be deployed in all of Latin America. The service, a new business unit of Group Salinas, offers a broad selection of digital TV channels delivered free-of-charge and received via a roof-top aerial. There are no contracts and no fixed monthly payments. To start enjoying Hi-tv, viewers simply purchase necessary decoders to view additional programming. The Hi-tv channel line-up includes something for every member of the family, from the best in general entertainment to movies, sports and children's programming.

   For more information, visit: www.hi-tv.com.mx    About Grupo Salinas   

Group Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to build the middle class of the countries where they operate, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Group Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies, TV Azteca (www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Group Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Bunco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx, Saguaros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), and Group Isabel (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Group Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Group Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

   International Press Contact:    Daniel McCosh   52 55 1720 0059   dmccosh@gruposalinas.com  

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Source: Hi-tv; TV Azteca; Grupo Salinas

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, International Press Contact of Grupo Salinas, 52
55 1720 0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web Site: http://www.gruposalinas.com/

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