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The power and influence of television and radio is undoubtedly extraordinary, which often makes the possibilities of new media seem limitless. Especially regarding developing countries without much television penetration, several questions come to mind: Will new media “leapfrog” a generation? Will countries without significant TV penetration adopt new media faster than television can spread? Will television sets become eclipsed by TV streamed through mobile phones? Will the availability of more content and more choices for TV viewers make television more or less influential? Comment and tell us what you think.