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Colombian operators question simultaneous investment in 4G and 5G networks and warn of next-generation operational challenges

In a panel at Conecta Colombia event, Tigo called to “clean the fields” with 2G and 3G, in order to have an “orderly 5G”. For WOM, NSA will be for massive use and SA for specific developments that require low latency.

Hernán Mariño, Network Engeneering Director at Tigo, assured at Conecta Colombia event, held yesterday, that it is not possible to face two investments simultaneously: “In Colombia, 4G penetration is at 50%. The first thing we must do as operators is to walk in that 4G deployment, in that deep Colombia.  4G networks are going to have their traffic peaks in 2029 or 2030 and then 5G is going to help us with increased capacities and traffic”. For the executive, it will be also necessary to wait for the 5G ecosystem to be built in the world, due to the cost of the terminals, which is currently inaccessible for Colombian population.

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