Argentine government launches the National Connectivity Program

President Alberto Fernández yesterday led the launch of the National Connectivity Program, which provides for a total investment of US$ 504 million to provide fiber optic and satellite connectivity throughout the country. The initiative also contemplates the enhancement of the Arsat Open Digital Television and Data Center infrastructure.

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Globales · Software and Applications · Regulation10/08/2026

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Globales · Software and Applications · Politics27/07/2026

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Brasil · Economy · Politics21/07/2026

Impact of mobile network expansion on poverty reduction

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