The BEREC report dismantled the telcos' arguments. It states that it has not been proven that higher traffic generates higher costs. And it pointed out that the increase in traffic is caused by the ISP's end-customer, who is charged for it.

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European regulators disagree on "fair contribution" demanded by operators to OTTs

The BEREC report dismantled the telcos' arguments. It states that it has not been proven that higher traffic generates higher costs. And it pointed out that the increase in traffic is caused by the ISP's end-customer, who is charged for it.

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With the largest lithium reserve in the world - the Salar de Uyuni - the State is the major player in the extraction and industrialization process of the "white gold". With revenues increasing 20-fold between 2020 and 2022, the Bolivian government has signed new contracts to continue expansion.

The reform of the Organic Law of Communication to respect the distribution of spectrum.

Telecommunications, science and innovation, part of new Law of Attorney General of the Republic

Pending its regulation, the functions of the Office of the Attorney General include the use of advances in science, technology and innovation. In addition, it calls for free access to public information generated by this state body.

"I see it feasible for IFT-12 to be held in second half of the year"

Davos: AI, metaverse, crypto assets and major trends in public debate

The recent edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was an update on the discussions on technological megatrends. The need for regulation appears in the newer ones, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain-based assets.

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