Priscilla Mazenotti
Reporter - Agência Brasil

Brasília - The minister of Communications, Hélio Costa, affirmed that there is an expectation that digital TV will increase the number of TV sets in the country by 80 million. He said that at present there are 65 million TV sets in Brazil.

"Digital TV represents much more than a pretty image and perfect sound. It is interactive, so you can use the remote control to converse with the TV. Digital TV is an extraordinary instrument of education, exchange, and interaction with society."

The minister went on to say that it is expected that three years after digital TV is implanted in the country, the system will also facilitate people's access to the internet from their homes.

Translation: David Silberstein