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Government points to neutral networks to connect towns with less than 500 inhabitants

The design phase would include a proof of concept in a selection of localities among 400 that are close to some node of the Red Federal de Fibra Óptica (Refefo) (Federal Fiber Optic Network). For ISPs, it could represent an improvement in the economic equation, although to participate they must ensure the connectivity of public bodies, primary care cof Ministers and the economic area, with Sergio Massa as Minister of Economy, affect it.

The government aims to promote a neutral infrastructure model that allows, in a first stage, to improve the connectivity of towns with 500 inhabitants or fewer. The initiative aims for this infrastructure to be used by providers for services, in addition to Internet subscription, such as mobile connectivity, IoT, cameras, services to municipalities and the agricultural industry.

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