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Duque: ICT Law will attract investments around US$ 3 billion

During the inauguration of the first Digital Zone, in the department of Magdalena, the President of the Republic, Iván Duque, explained that the new regulations will facilitate Colombia's transition to 5G technology in the next three years and will receive investments for about US$ 3 billion.

In addition, he indicated that public and regional television will also be strengthened with the unification of ICT and television funds, which will allow channels to receive resources to generate quality democratic content for Colombians.

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