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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The reorganization of the 3.5 GHz band to culminate at the end of the first semester

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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ICT ecosystem enters a new stage with the reform of the Telecommunications Law

The regulation —whose approval by the Chamber of Deputies is considered a given— creates a new technical body to replace the IFT and allows the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to enter the market in competition with private companies.

Telecom-Telefónica: CNDC’s 'preliminary' report arrived sooner than expected

The ruling, over 100 pages long, identifies horizontal effects in residential, corporate, and wholesale markets, as well as vertical and portfolio effects. The regulator stated that the outcome “has the potential to restrict or distort competition.”

CNDC objects to Telefónica-Telecom merger, raising legal and competition concerns

Ozores: “In Argentina, 5G penetration over total connections is only 9%”

Enacom increases funding amounts for FFSU programs related to ongoing projects

These are three programs aimed at connectivity and infrastructure for small licensees and benefiting residential areas with vulnerable populations.

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