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."
Source: Gaceta Oficial de Panamá
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January 2011
In September authorities will start the program to implementation Digital Terrestrial Television using Europe's DVB-T format.
The National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) indicated that the implementation will include technical guidelines and regulations for radio and digital TV.
September 2011
With the signing of two regulatory decrees, President Chinchilla has began the process of transition from analogue to digital television.
One of the decrees establishes a Joint Commission which will propose trade mechanisms and processes, standards and policies in the technical, economic and social areas, during the transition from analog television services to digital ones, as well as monitoring compliance with its recommendations. The commission will be composed of representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications, SINART, the Chamber of Info-communication and Technology, the National Council of Rectors and the Costa Rican Chamber of Information Technology and Communication.
December 2009
The State Service of Radio and Television (SERTV) offers viewers a digital format with open signal.
The country's State Radio and Television Broadcasting Service (SERTV), chose the European standard DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting). In its first phase, they will focus on transforming the analogous signal, and once ready they will offer additional services, such as making payments or requesting medical appointments.
March 2011
Brazil wants both countries to use the Digital TV system it has developed along with Japan.
The advisor to the Ministry of Telecommunications of Brazil, Flavio Lenz, during his participation at a seminar in the city of Quito, said that Brazilian-Japanese ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting), is "best suited for developing countries."
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