Which Argentine telco has a 5G network?

Telecom Argentina became the first Argentine telco to deploy 5G network in the South American country, putting into operation ten mobile antennas that enable using this service through DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) technology.

Will Argentina launch a 5G spectrum auction?

From startups to the FAANGs, get the latest news and trends in the global technology industry. Argentina's government said on Wednesday that it will launch a 5G spectrum auction on Oct. 24 in a bid to raise some $1.05 billion.

Where is 5G available in Argentina?

Its 5G services are now available in Buenos Aires City and Rosario City in Santa Fe Province, two of the country’s main urban centers. Huawei and Nokia are Telecom’s technology partners in these first steps of the 5G network in Argentina, and both companies have supported Telecom Argentina in a series of trials and demos since 2018.

Is 5G the future of a digital economy in Argentina?

“Now we are taking our connectivity efforts to the next level by turning on the first 5G network in Argentina. 5G technology is the future of our industry, and it will also be a driver of the country’s growth and the development of essential infrastructure for the digital economy.

Why do we need a 5G base station?

The preparation not only requires ‘turning on’ 5G base stations to ensure good service, but also the current 4G network is being improved in terms of coverage, availability and capacity. Today Telecom’s 4G network has coverage in 95 percent of the country’s population and the 4.5G upgrade is active in 100 percent of the 4G network.

Is 5G a state policy?

The government highlighted that the deployment of 5G constitutes a medium- and long-term state policy, which requires collaboration between the public and private sectors to upgrade network infrastructure. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.