Interview with Raymundo Fernández Pendones, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Megacable

"By expanding our fixed networks we are preparing for the massive growth of 5G in Mexico"

Fernández Pendones explains the axes of the growth of the fixed telecommunications operator: expansion of fiber optics, a robust entertainment platform, growth of the footprint, development of the organization and high quality of customer service. Regarding the new mobile technology, they aim at being the carrier of the other operators as well as the edge provider.

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Cuba · Submarine Cables30/05/2023

Arimao cable highlights Cuba's challenges in accessing connectivity

The island must pay international connection fees in foreign currency, but it is not abundant. Additionally, US sanctions force them to seek more costly options than those indicated by economic logic. Despite the limitations, Havana is looking for new routes. With the Arimao, traffic has grown by 17%.

Argentina · Operators10/04/2023

For Telecentro, the operator of the future must solve AI services at home through alliances

The operator will have to solve the daily life of its customers and this role will be the driver that will reconfigure the industry in the coming years. FTTH will be irreplaceable and Internet providers, in addition to guaranteeing connectivity quality and adding content, must provide users with other types of services, such as AI at home

México · Operators14/03/2023

"By expanding our fixed networks we are preparing for the massive growth of 5G in Mexico"

Fernández Pendones explains the axes of the growth of the fixed telecommunications operator: expansion of fiber optics, a robust entertainment platform, growth of the footprint, development of the organization and high quality of customer service. Regarding the new mobile technology, they aim at being the carrier of the other operators as well as the edge provider.

Colombia · Fixed Broadband · Terrestrial Backbones · Economy · Operators08/03/2023

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.

Uruguay · Fixed Broadband06/03/2023

Antel's response to the opening of the Internet market

The state-owned company improved its connection speed, both upstream and downstream, and expanded its fiber coverage in order to strengthen its position in the face of the arrival of five new competitors. The risk of betting on being the wholesaler and leaving the last mile for new entrants.

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