This is stated in the GSMA report “The Mobile Economy in Latin America 2024”, which stated that it also supported 2 million jobs. 5G represented 5% of total lines by the end of 2023.

According to GSMA, the adoption of 5G in Latin America was 5% by the end of 2023. The organization that brings together operators observed that this level will be 14% in 2025 thanks to a momentum that has been consolidated this year. The forecast is included in the report “The Mobile Economy in Latin America 2024”, delivered a few days ago.

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Mobile sector contributed 8% of Latin America's GDP in 2023

This is stated in the GSMA report “The Mobile Economy in Latin America 2024”, which stated that it also supported 2 million jobs. 5G represented 5% of total lines by the end of 2023.

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The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Research Alliance (IAB) reached global consensus on adding proposals with the inclusion of China and the US. The focus was on resilience rather than security.

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The CAF International Forum “Digitalize to Transform,” organized by CAF, laid the groundwork for a technology roadmap for the next decade, with an emphasis on regulation and investment promotion.

Intel targets inference market with specialized agents and cost reductions

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Texto Convergencialatina spoke with Fernando Capella, Ciena’s regional director for Southern CALA, about the deployment of WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, along with Waveserver, the 6500 Packet-Optical platform and Navigator Network Control Suite.

Padtec returns to submarine business with integration model focused on Latin America

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