In September 2019, the MTC (Ministry of Transportation and Communications) identified 500 MHz in 3.5 GHz for mobile services, as it is located as a reference for Latin America, due to the wide availability of spectrum in a key band considered for 5G.

In terms of spectrum allocation, Peru shows signs of leadership for the evolution towards 5G in Latin America, taking into account that it identified 500 MHz in 3.5 GHz, and the rearrangement process in this band expects to be ready next June. Thus, Peru could be one of the first countries in the region to tender frequencies in the band, considered key for the next technological generation.

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In September 2019, the MTC (Ministry of Transportation and Communications) identified 500 MHz in 3.5 GHz for mobile services, as it is located as a reference for Latin America, due to the wide availability of spectrum in a key band considered for 5G.

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Representatives from various associations representing ICT companies agreed that the repeal of the decree is positive and that this will mark the beginning of a new stage. However, politicians warn that without regulation, the law of the jungle will prevail in a highly concentrated market.

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It does so to "safeguard the rules that allow the development of a competitive market and the free setting of prices for the services provided." The use and access to networks is no longer a competitive public service.

Costa Rica advances slowly on its path to 5G

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