CLEAN : Mexicos telecoms reform benefits customers: analyst

CLEAN : Mexicos telecoms reform benefits customers: analyst

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses media regulation and telecommunications reforms in Latin America, focusing on consumer rights and limiting monopolies. It highlights the impact on broadcasting, particularly the increased concentration in television and radio. The reforms impose restrictions on Carlos Slim, requiring him to share infrastructure with competitors. Despite Slim's wealth, Televisa holds significant political power due to its media monopoly, controlling 94% of the national audience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the consumer rights mentioned in the first section regarding telecommunications?

Unlimited data usage

Free international calls

Checking balances without charges

Free mobile devices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus of the regulations discussed in the second section?

Expanding cable TV networks

Reducing advertising costs

Limiting monopolies in telecommunications

Increasing internet speeds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the regulations affect broadcasting according to the second section?

They eliminate all broadcasting fees

They allow greater concentration in broadcasting

They reduce the number of TV channels

They increase foreign ownership

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the national audience do Televisa and TV Azteca control?

50%

100%

75%

94%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Televisa have more political power than Carlos Slim according to the third section?

It has more financial resources

It has a larger audience reach

It operates in more countries

It owns more companies