Nicaragua adopts ISDB-T for DTT broadcasting

Adoption of Japanese Terrestrial Digital TV Broadcasting System (ISDB-T System) in the Republic of Nicaragua

The Republic of Nicaragua (hereinafter referred to as “Nicaragua”) in Central America recently decided on adopting the Japanese terrestrial digital TV broadcasting system (called the ISDB-T system) for its digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DTTB). In response to the decision, Ms. Sanae Takaichi, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, and H.E. Mr. Orlando Castillo, President of the Nicaraguan Institute of Telecommunications and Posts (Telcor), have today signed a memorandum of digital terrestrial cooperation.

Nicaragua is the 18th country that has adopted the ISDB-T system.