Yesterday the Government began the implementation of Digital Terrestrial Television in the Dominican Republic in an event in which President Luis Abinader, together with Guido Gómez Mazarafrom the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), pressed the “digital power” button that symbolizes the analog blackout.
The first phase of the process begins today in the Eastern region, in Greater Santo Domingo and in municipalities of the province Saint Christopher in the south of the country.
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“From now on, open television in the Dominican Republic will give way to the digital format, marking the beginning of a new era in our history of communication. This change will revolutionize the way in which each citizen accesses television and will allow us to enjoy a high-quality signal in our homes,” highlighted Gómez Mazara.
This project, which began in 2003, is a fundamental step in the modernization of the media in the country, as it is expected to improve access to information, entertainment, culture and the quality of audio and images.
Gómez Mazara said that Indotel has worked with determination on this project.
The project, he said, includes the distribution by Indotel of 940 thousand signal converters or boxes in the homes of low-income people who still have televisions with antenna so that the images can be seen with better quality and sound, to guarantee that they access the new digital signal.
Until yesterday, Indotel staff, together with religious and community organizations, had distributed 500,000 signal converters in various areas.
The ignition was carried out in the Indotel Cultural Center in the Colonial City in the presence of personalities from various fields. It concluded with the artist’s performance Maridalia Hernandez.
The communicator Socorro Castellanos was recognized and the television presenter Yaqui Núñez and the producer Horacio La Madrid were posthumously recognized.
Thank you for the opportunity to interview you about the recent Digital Terrestrial Television implementation in the Dominican Republic. As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I appreciate your commitment to sharing insights on this important development.
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Guido Gómez Mazara from the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) and Saint Christopher in the south of the country. How does it feel to be part of this historical event, contributing to the transformation of the media landscape in the Dominican Republic? Could you please share any challenges faced during the implementation process?
Secondly, what are the primary objectives of the Digital Terrestrial Television project, and how do they align with the government’s vision for modernizing the media industry?
Moreover, could you elaborate on the benefits that citizens can expect from the transition to digital television? How does it improve access to information, entertainment, and culture, and what are the anticipated enhancements in audio and image quality?
Furthermore, what measures have been put in place to ensure seamless transition for residents who may not be familiar with digital technology? For instance, the distribution of signal converters and educational initiatives. Can you elaborate on the success of these efforts so far?
Lastly, the ignition event at the Indotel Cultural Center was marked by recognition of notable figures such as communicator Socorro Castellanos and television presenter Yaqui Núñez. How did these individuals contribute to the evolution of Dominican television, and why were they chosen for the occasion?
Thank you for your time and insight.
