The channel is the oldest television station to operate in Ecuador since its inception; HCJB-TV signed on in Quito in 1959 but shut down in 1972.

[2] The station was operated by Organizaciones Norlop, who signed an agreement with the American network ABC, who owned one third of the shares.

When Teleamazonas started broadcasting in color, the Telecuador staff went on strike due to the disadvantages caused by the new station, leading to the shutdown of the company.

[3] Telecuatro eventually shut down in 1979; its former sister operation in Quito resumed in 1976 with its old black-and-white equipment.

[4] Paola Cabezas presented the morning show El Club de la Mañana between 2007 and 2009.