Thursday, April 14, 2022

Interview with Strategy and Transformation VP of WOM Chile

Niklas Lind: "In each commune that we launch 5G, we seek to ensure that there is coverage for 50% of the population"

After the launch of commercial services on March 24, the executive told Convergencialatina that they are undertaking FWA pilot tests and working with equipment vendors to achieve a reduction in the price of terminals.

On March 24, WOM made official the launch of the 5G network in three regions of Chile -Valparaíso, Biobío and Metropolitana- and announced that it will triple its coverage by 177% this year. The company's forecast is to reach 50% of 5G customers in the first four years of operation with the fifth generation.

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