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The analogue switch-off lays the groundwork for the gradual implementation of DTT in the rest of the countrys territories. With the start of the New Year, Peru reached a technological milestone by carrying out the first analogue switch-off in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, which marks the beginning of a new era in the implementation of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). This advance is a decisive step towards the modernization and strengthening of the countrys television industry.
The Vice Minister of Communications, Carla Sosa Vela, highlighted that this advance is part of the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) to provide Peruvians with access to advanced technologies and quality content. Digital television is a powerful tool to bring more information, culture, education and entertainment to Peruvian homes, she declared.
The migration process to DTT has developed progressively, allowing users to be informed and prepared to enjoy high definition (HD) and surround sound broadcasts at no additional cost. Likewise, broadcasters have strengthened their capacity to offer diverse programming aimed at different segments, promoting the creation of local content and fostering innovation in the audiovisual industry.
The analog signal cessation plan, designed by the MTC, was key to the successful implementation of this first analog blackout in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, in addition to the efforts of awareness and information campaigns in different strategic points of the city, the distribution of information materials, as well as dissemination in the various media.
The implementation of DTT is the result of a collective effort that transforms the user experience, optimizes the use of the radio spectrum and encourages the development of related industries. Our goal is for Peruvians to be able to enjoy this modernization process, added Sosa.
Currently, Peru has 164 stations that transmit in DTT nationwide, of which 24 are in Metropolitan Lima and Callao. This change has allowed a significant expansion in the television offer and lays the foundation for the rest of the country to adopt the technology progressively, taking advantage of the lessons learned in this first stage.
The MTC reaffirms its commitment to work together with broadcasters, local authorities and citizens to ensure that the transition is inclusive, orderly and beneficial. With DTT, Peru takes a firm step towards a digital future, consolidating itself as a country that relies on technology to achieve the integrated development of the population.
