For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

Regulation, legislation and business is the tripod on which the Argentine government, operators and vendors work to clear the way towards 5G. The goal is to give the starting signal in the second half of 2022, in order not to generate delays in the adoption of the new technology (after a 2020 of little progress in the country as a result of the pandemic).

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Shift for 5G deployments in Argentina postponed to 2022

For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

MORE ANALYSIS

América Móvil's earnings fell 55% due to peso strength

Liberty and Millicom compete to conquer Digicel's 300,000 customers

The deadline expires next April 17. They offer 30% discounts on postpaid plans and unlimited data for 10 days from US$ 3 top-ups. The regulator ASEP modified portability procedure to facilitate migration.

Latin America already has 87 mobile private network deployments

Government analyzes partial privatization of Copaco

The challenge of the Caribbean islands is to expand coverage and reduce connectivity prices

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