How logistics and supply chain impact on fiber optic deployment

In a context in which the demand for fiber optics is greater than the supply, Colombia faces the challenge of deploying this technology. But logistical costs are double those of Europe and the USA, in a scenario of price increases during the pandemic that has not yet been balanced. Among the options for mitigating these effects is the sharing of networks and infrastructure.

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How logistics and supply chain impact on fiber optic deployment

In a context in which the demand for fiber optics is greater than the supply, Colombia faces the challenge of deploying this technology. But logistical costs are double those of Europe and the USA, in a scenario of price increases during the pandemic that has not yet been balanced. Among the options for mitigating these effects is the sharing of networks and infrastructure.

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