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CABLEVISION Introduces High-Definition and Digital Video Recording Services in Mexico – One of the First Operators to Implement this System in the Region

CableAdvance HD/DVR uses the Motorola DCT6412 set-top to allow users to record two channels simultaneously, with 120GB of storage available for both SD and HD programming

MEXICO CITY – 8 March 2005 – In an unprecedented effort, and within just two years of new management taking over, CABLEVISION today announced the launch of a new product and service that will allow Cablevision's Premium Digital package users to receive high-definition (HD) channels and digital video recording (DVR) capabilities through Motorola's (NYSE:MOT) DCT6412 dual-tuner HD-DVR set-top. This new service will enable users to record up two channels simultaneously or record one channel while watching another previously recorded show. The Motorola DCT6412 includes 120 gigabytes of storage, for hours of standard definition and high definition TV content recording.

"This effort is the outcome of a joint undertaking by three technology leaders – Motorola, Microsoft, and Cablevision – and will allow subscribers to take control of their television viewing. Consumers will be able to record, rewind and pause their favorite shows in high-definition," said John Paul Broc, General Director of CABLEVISION. "CABLEVISION is the first cable TV operator to launch this product in Latin America; placing Mexico at the forefront of digital services for cable TV."

Subscribers to the new Cablevision service will be able to enjoy the New Interactive Guide 2.0, a component of the Microsoft software platform, which will allow users to preview up to 13 days of programming, within the guide, for all the digital channels they subscribe to. It will also allow users to look up shows by date and time, by name, by actor, subject, and by genre. Cablevision also plans to offer Video On Demand, HD, and interactive games, among other features, in the future.

CableAdvance DVR/HD, which uses Motorola's state-of-the art DCT6412 dual tuner HD-DVR set-top, will be introduced to the market exclusively by CABLEVISION for a select group of subscribers in retail, and it will expand to all interested subscribers by request. CableAdvance is already on display in Cablevision's main branches and sale points. In these locations, CABLEVISION is promoting the advantages offered by this service.

About the Motorola DCT6412
Motorola's DCT set-top family is the recognized leader for enabling cable operators to deliver high-definition services to subscribers. The DCT6412 advanced set-top extends this digital entertainment platform by adding dual-tuner DVR capabilities – enabling consumers to watch live HD content from one source, while recording HD content from another. With its integrated hard drive, the Motorol aDCT6412 enables users to record standard definition television as well as HD programming.

In addition, the Motorola DCT6400 family supports a full array of advanced interactive applications, including interactive program guide, and video-on-demand. With the HD capabilities of the Motorola DCT6400 platform, operators can realize additional revenue opportunities through such services as HD video-on-demand (HD-VOD).

About Cablevision's New Interactive Guide 2.0, a component of the Microsoft Software platform
The new Interactive Guide has become one of the key elements to search for programming easily and quickly. The new Interactive Guide will be available on all Cablevision's decoders, including the Motorola DCT700 and CableAdvance.

The new programming Interactive Guide will be offered by CABLEVISION to all of its Digital service users allows:
• Up to 13 days of programming on all hired channels
• Searching for shows through different modes
• Access to VOD
• Access to HD channels
• Interactive videogames

*Recording capacity: Motorola and CABLEVISION are not responsible for the recording capacity of the 120GB hard drive, since this varies, depending on the quality of the programming and the quality of the transmission within the channels.

** Microsoft's Interactive Search tool 2.0 is able to identify programming for up to 13 days, however, this may vary, depending on the type of decoder the subscriber has. For the DCT 2000 decoder, it will receive up to 3 days of anticipated programming. For the DCT 700 and the CableAdvance, it will receive up to 13 days of anticipated programming.

About Cablevision Mexico
Cablevision is a pioneer Operator within the Cable TV industry in Mexico since 1966, with approximately 355,000 subscribers in Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area. Cablevision has excelled for always having the best channel offer and varied programming at a very convenient price, without neglecting its constant technological innovations. It was the first cable TV operator en Mexico. Cablevision was the first to offer Digital service with Premium channels to an important group of its subscriber. It currently has 63,000 subscribers with this system, which places it as the leading cable TV company in Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area, with a 70% market share in Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area. It also offers Internet access by cable.

Cablevision is a company with 100% Mexican capital conformed by Grupo Televisa as the main shareholder. Cablevision has approximately 680 employees divided throughout the company. The installation specialty is a Unit owned by Cablevision where the largest number of professionals is concentrated. Cablevision is the first company in the world to initiate the Digitalization process, which means to convert the analog signal into Digital. To this end, Cablevision will provide each subscriber with a decoder and a remote control, on each television set that is hired and registered with Cablevision, at no extra charge. This process will allow users to receive digital quality video and sound, better programming and channel options.

About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: www.motorola.com.

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Media Contacts:
Cablevision SA de CV
Lic. Manuel Compean
Tel: 5728 3815
Fax: 5728 3632
mcompean@televisa.com.mx

Cablevision SA de CV
Lic. Gianfranco Arfinengo
+ 5227 1519
garfinengo@televisa.com.mx

Motorola
Latin America
Mario Ocampo
+52 55 5257 6857
mario.ocampo@motorola.com

North America
Bev Dribin
+1-215-323-1156
bev.dribin@motorola.com

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So when can we see one for VOOM?!