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Panama Adopts Digital Standards

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TV, radio, digital radio, digital TV, Information & Communication Technologies, Panama

Source: Gaceta Oficial de Panamá
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

They are DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting) for digital terrestrial television (DTT) and IBOC (In Band On Channel) for digital radio standards.
Executive Decree No. 96, from May 12, 2009, added that the current analogue TV or radio operator is entitled to operate a digital channel or frequency for 10 years.

Additionally: "Section 39 of law 24 of 1999, provides that the National Authority of Public Services shall open radio and television channels and frequencies for concession, recognizing existing concessionaires who meet their legal obligations."

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