The industry is looking for local suppliers to overcome bottlenecks in foreign equipment. Although products become more expensive, longer commercial terms are achieved. The problem of interoperability between equipment arises when there is a change of technology.

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The industry is looking for local suppliers to overcome bottlenecks in foreign equipment. Although products become more expensive, longer commercial terms are achieved. The problem of interoperability between equipment arises when there is a change of technology.

MORE ANALYSIS

Neutral networks enable the growth of small providers

Current economic constraints and high interest rates lead ISPs to rely on neutral networks to support their growth through greater coverage and better technology. But there is a doubt to overcome: the distrust in the fulfillment of the contracts of equal treatment to all the operators.

Municipalities join neutral network scheme

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The firm's expansion plan goe s to 2024, overlaying fiber on the previous footsteps. In the operations it acquired, it faced a direct migration from HFC to FTTH.

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In Buenos Aires suburbs, it will be probably continued towards the North and West zones. In addition, it aims to promote a marketplace in Iplan client area, with OTTs or alarms benefits.

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