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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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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ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Convergencialatina interviewed Tomas Lamanauskas, deputy secretary-general of the ITU, following the publication of the recommendations report. He highlighted the “strong consensus” that led to its approval at the close of the WSIS Forum 2026, held last week in Geneva.

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Alberto Pérez Cassinelli: Collaboration helps expand operational capabilities and improve economic sustainability.

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Originating at the National University of Río Cuarto in Córdoba province, it managed to build long-term technological capabilities and withstand irregular investment cycles.

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The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

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