Telmex will not be allowed to bid for any new channels, says regulator

Tuesday, 15th November 2011 by Joe Rowley

Telmex will not be allowed to participate in bidding for broadcasting rights on a possible third television network in Mexico, the head of the country’s telecoms regulator confirmed yesterday - quelling speculation that the creation of new channels could allow the country’s largest phone carrier to gain a lucrative foothold in Mexico’s broadcasting sector.

Mexico's telecoms regulator has pressed the pause button on future Telmex channel bids

Mexico's telecoms regulator has pressed the pause button on future Telmex channel bids (Credit: Bruno de Souza Leão)

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