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In January 2006, Televisa's [[XEFB-TV]] and Multimedios' [[XHAW-TV]] in Monterrey began HDTV transmissions on UHF channels 48 and 50, respectively. In February 2006, Televisa's [[XHUAA]] in Tijuana began its HDTV transmissions on channel 20.
In January 2006, Televisa's [[XEFB-TV]] and Multimedios' [[XHAW-TV]] in Monterrey began HDTV transmissions on UHF channels 48 and 50, respectively. In February 2006, Televisa's [[XHUAA]] in Tijuana began its HDTV transmissions on channel 20.


The [[digital transition]] was divided in 6 triannual periods and started on [[July 5]], [[2004]] just three days after the adoption of [[ATSC]]. The analog signal will be cut off no sooner than [[January 1]], [[2022]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cft.gob.mx/wb/COFETEL/COFE_Periodos_de_Transicion_a_la_TDT |title=Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT) |accessdate=2007-11-30}} (in Spanish)</ref>
The [[digital transition]] was divided in 6 triannual periods and started on July 5, 2004 just three days after the adoption of [[ATSC]]. The analog signal will be cut off no sooner than January 1, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cft.gob.mx/wb/COFETEL/COFE_Periodos_de_Transicion_a_la_TDT |title=Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT) |accessdate=2007-11-30}} (in Spanish)</ref>


Currently there are 38 digital channels in Mexico.<ref>http://www.cofetel.gob.mx/wb/Cofetel_2008/Cofe_canales_de_television_digital_in
Currently there are 38 digital channels in Mexico.<ref>http://www.cofetel.gob.mx/wb/Cofetel_2008/Cofe_canales_de_television_digital_in
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=== High-definition ===
=== High-definition ===
While Televisa has [[HDTV]] channels in places other than [[Mexico City]], like [[Ciudad Juárez]], [[Tijuana]], [[Monterrey]] and others, there are certain shows they have only showed in HD in Mexico City. In places other than Mexico City, scheduling has been non-standard. For example, [[XHJCI-TV]] in Juarez, has for much of its history, only rebroadcasts HD signals from 6-9 PM Monday to Friday.
While Televisa has [[HDTV]] channels in places other than Mexico City, like [[Ciudad Juárez]], [[Tijuana]], [[Monterrey]] and others, there are certain shows they have only showed in HD in Mexico City. In places other than Mexico City, scheduling has been non-standard. For example, [[XHJCI-TV]] in Juárez, has for much of its history, only rebroadcasts HD signals from 6-9 pm Monday to Friday.


[[XETV]] in [[Tijuana]], Baja California, is on the air in HDTV using 720p format on UHF channel 23 and broadcasting from Mt. San Antonio in Tijuana, with 403,000 watts, directed primarily northward at [[San Diego]], where it serves as an affiliate for the American [[The CW Television Network|CW Network]]. Channel 20 broadcasts an upscaled version of the programs of XHUAA's analog signal on channel 57.
[[XETV]] in Tijuana, Baja California, is on the air in HDTV using 720p format on UHF channel 23 and broadcasting from Mt. San Antonio in Tijuana, with 403,000 watts, directed primarily northward at [[San Diego]], where it serves as an affiliate for the American [[The CW Television Network|CW Network]]. Channel 20 broadcasts an upscaled version of the programs of XHUAA's analog signal on channel 57.


Another American border station, [[Matamoros, Tamaulipas]] licensed [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] affiliate [[XHRIO-TV]], broadcasts their digital signal on digital channel 49, though not on a digital channel of their own in Mexico; instead XHRIO-DT broadcasts on an American station as a [[digital subchannel]] of sister station [[KNVO (TV)|KNVO]] in [[McAllen, Texas]], which is a [[Univision]] affiliate.
Another American border station, [[Matamoros, Tamaulipas]] licensed [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] affiliate [[XHRIO-TV]], broadcasts their digital signal on digital channel 49, though not on a digital channel of their own in Mexico; instead XHRIO-DT broadcasts on an American station as a [[digital subchannel]] of sister station [[KNVO (TV)|KNVO]] in [[McAllen, Texas]], which is a [[Univision]] affiliate.
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=== Cable Channels ===
=== Cable Channels ===
*[[American Network]] - ABC and CBS' best. Available only in Mexico.
* [[American Network]] - ABC and CBS' best. Available only in Mexico.
*[[De Pelicula]] - Mexican cinema from the Golden Era. Available in Mexico, Latin America, United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
*[[De Pelicula]] - Mexican cinema from the Golden Era. Available in Mexico, Latin America, United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
*[[Telehit]] - Hit Music Network. Mexico and U.S.
*[[Telehit]] - Hit Music Network. Mexico and U.S.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.cofetel.gob.mx/wb/Cofetel_2008/Cofe_calendario_de_transicion COFETEL (Comisión Federal de Telecomunicación) Plan for DTT]
* [http://www.cofetel.gob.mx/wb/Cofetel_2008/Cofe_calendario_de_transicion COFETEL (Comisión Federal de Telecomunicación) Plan for DTT ]


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Television broadcasting first began in Mexico in 1950.

Digital television

Mexican television company Televisa made experimental HDTV broadcasts in the early-1990s, in collaboration with Japan's NHK. During the first half of 2005, at least one cable provider in Mexico City, Cablevision, has begun to offer 5 HDTV channels to subscribers purchasing a digital video recorder.

In January 2006, Televisa's XEFB-TV and Multimedios' XHAW-TV in Monterrey began HDTV transmissions on UHF channels 48 and 50, respectively. In February 2006, Televisa's XHUAA in Tijuana began its HDTV transmissions on channel 20.

The digital transition was divided in 6 triannual periods and started on July 5, 2004 just three days after the adoption of ATSC. The analog signal will be cut off no sooner than January 1, 2022.[1]

Currently there are 38 digital channels in Mexico.[2]

High-definition

While Televisa has HDTV channels in places other than Mexico City, like Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana, Monterrey and others, there are certain shows they have only showed in HD in Mexico City. In places other than Mexico City, scheduling has been non-standard. For example, XHJCI-TV in Juárez, has for much of its history, only rebroadcasts HD signals from 6-9 pm Monday to Friday.

XETV in Tijuana, Baja California, is on the air in HDTV using 720p format on UHF channel 23 and broadcasting from Mt. San Antonio in Tijuana, with 403,000 watts, directed primarily northward at San Diego, where it serves as an affiliate for the American CW Network. Channel 20 broadcasts an upscaled version of the programs of XHUAA's analog signal on channel 57.

Another American border station, Matamoros, Tamaulipas licensed Fox affiliate XHRIO-TV, broadcasts their digital signal on digital channel 49, though not on a digital channel of their own in Mexico; instead XHRIO-DT broadcasts on an American station as a digital subchannel of sister station KNVO in McAllen, Texas, which is a Univision affiliate.

List of stations

As of June 30, 2008 there are currently 38 digital stations operational:

DTV channel Broadcaster Analogue channel City Notes
23 XEIMT Canal 22 22 México, Distrito Federal Tests starting on December 2008
24 XHIMT TV Azteca 7
25 XHDF TV Azteca 13
26 XHTVM Televisóra del Vallé de México 40
27 XHREA Cadenatres 28 Not yet on the air.
44 XEQ Televimex 9
48 XEW Televimex 2
49 XHTV Televimex 4
50 XHGC Televimex 5
24 XEWO Televimex 2 Template:City-state Currently redirects to 9.1 channel in digital mode
26 XHG Televisóra de Occidente 4
29 XHGA Televimex 9
31 XHSFJ TV Azteca 11
33 XHJAL TV Azteca 13
23 XHX Televimex 10 Template:City-state
31 XET Televimex 6
39 XHWX TV Azteca 4
43 XHFN TV Azteca 7
48 XHCNL Televimex 34
50 XHAW XHAW Televisión Digital 12
22 XHUAA Televimex 57 Template:City-state
23 XETV XETV Radio Televisión 6
28 XHJK TV Azteca 21
29 XHTIT TV Azteca 27
32 XEWT Televisora de Calimex 12
29 XHJCI Canales de Televisión Populares 32 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua Falsely identifies itself as XEPM
34 XHCJE TV Azteca 11
36 XHCJH TV Azteca 20
25 XHEXT TV Azteca 20 Template:City-state
28 XHAQ TV Azteca 5
34 XHBM Canales de Televisión Populares 14
19 XERV Canales de Televisión Populares 9 Template:City-state
36 XHREY TV Azteca 12
30 XHAB Televisóra de Matamoros 7 Template:City-state
33 XHOR TV Azteca 14
25 XHBR Televimex 11 Template:City-state
50 XHLNA TV Azteca 21
51 XHLAT TV Azteca 33

Cable Channels

  • American Network - ABC and CBS' best. Available only in Mexico.
  • De Pelicula - Mexican cinema from the Golden Era. Available in Mexico, Latin America, United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Telehit - Hit Music Network. Mexico and U.S.
  • TL Novelas - Televisa's most famous soap operas. Pan American, European and Australian Versions.
  • Unicable - Univision and low-cost productions.
  • TVC - Magazine Network. Available in all Mexican States but DF. Produed by major cable-system provider PCTV.
  • Platino - B-Movies.

References

  1. ^ "Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT)". Retrieved 2007-11-30. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ http://www.cofetel.gob.mx/wb/Cofetel_2008/Cofe_canales_de_television_digital_in

See also

External links

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