Convergencia Research, Consultoría especializada en Latinoamérica y Caribe
Monday, February 19, 2024

Interview with Gabriel Jurado, Vice-Minister of Connectivity

"In order to maximize the social welfare of Colombians the spectrum has to be at a reasonable price."

With just over six months in office, Jurado is facing a crucial year for Gustavo Petro's government Connectivity Plan. He is currently evaluating responses to the open consultation on spectrum sharing, aimed at providing connectivity to isolated areas at lower costs for operators. The government's objective is to close the digital divide affecting 5 million households.


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