
TV sets prepared for the North American market will work well in
Puerto Rico. There are several local channels, all in Spanish.
Programming for some of the stations include some U.S.A. regular
programs, such as Alf, Prince and The A-Team, dubbed into Spanish.
You can subscribe to cable TV, available in most areas, for access to
several English-language stations which include ABC, CBS, NBC and
several Turner stations. At an additional premium you can receive
special programming channels like HBO, Showtime, Disney Channel and
others. Cable TV of Greater San Juan covers the Greater Metropolitan
Area, at telephone 809-250-7780. Check your telephone directories
for cable companies outside this area. Cable TV is regulated by the
Public Service Commission of Puerto Rico () at telephone number (787)756-1919.
Satellite TV service is also available.
An Emergency Broadcasting System is activated by the P.R. Civil Defense
in the event of natural disasters and others emergencies
to transmit
official reports. The system utilizes most local TV and radio
stations.
Television stations require licensing by the Federal Communications
Commission.
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