Eduardo Gutierrez

Last week we had the honor to welcome @Juan Carlos Munoz Abogabir, Minister of Transportation and Communications in Chile to Ericsson. We had the opportunity to discuss the importance of Digital infrastructure in Chile, and we also got the chance to show some of Ericsson's latest technology. Ericsson has been active in Chile since 1946. We also met with a group of senior Chilean business leaders. Erik Ekudden Stella Medlicott Åsa Tamsons Jenny Lindqvist Patrik Forslund Rodrigo Dienstmann Jacqueline Lopes Pia Sorensen Greta L. Florijeta Mulolli Jonathan Bahmani Peter Borsos Rajat Kochhar Rowan Dias Högman Enzo Zunino Sally Croft Olov Hemstrom #ericsson #5g #chile #digitalization

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How can #GenAI and #AIOps enable intelligent self-healing networks? Join experts from IBM, Iquall Networks, AT&T, México, and Red Hat at #RHOpenTelco 2024 to discover how end-to-end automation is reshaping NetOps.💡 Don’t miss out!

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Breaking paradigms and transforming the old service centers into true product experience points was the main challenge that guided the team led by Billy Moreira, Senior Director of Customer Experience for Samsung in Latin America, in recent months. The response came as a new concept of multichannel experience, the Samsung Smart Xperience, with physical locations now known as Smart Centers as the main pillar. With a wide range of products on display and even connected home setups via SmartThings, Smart Centers become sales points with specialized technical consulting, special promotions, and, of course, all the solutions that make Samsung the brand that delivers the best customer experience in the market. Check out the interview given by Billy Moreira to Connecting LATAM about this revolutionary change. Connecting LATAM: Let's start our conversation by talking about the new concept. What does Samsung Smart Xperience mean? Billy Moreira: We want to expand the meaning of the term “smart.” For us, offering a “smart” experience means providing better quality of life to people through innovative 360º solutions that make our customers' daily lives more efficient, integrated, and connected. At Samsung, it's not just our products that are “smart”; our solutions are too, and that's what we want to convey to consumers. Connecting LATAM: Among so many unique solutions, which one do you consider the most emblematic of this new brand positioning? BM: The relationship that the customer now has with the product at physical locations, now called Smart Centers. Here, the consumer can experience everything from the setup and real functioning of a connected home through Samsung SmartThings to product sales consulting with highly specialized technical professionals. This is a true revolution in the old concept of a service center. In other words, Smart Centers are not just places for technical support – they are complete stores, promoting end-to-end experiences. It's "smart" to do everything in one place. The customer can even buy a product at a Smart Center and receive it somewhere else. Connecting LATAM: How does the Samsung Smart Xperience concept differentiate itself from other brands? BM: We are the only ones offering end-to-end solutions across multiple touchpoints – this is revolutionary. Besides the Smart Centers, which stand out significantly from the competition, we also have remote service channels available 24/7, sign language support, workshops on the AI features of our products for all ages, and all of our trade-in programs. In the marketing territories, no competitor has positioned the customer experience in the way we are proposing with the identity of this campaign. It's a “blue ocean strategy.”*

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Decentralized RAN for Telecom Networks Telefonica and Nova Labs launched Helium Mobile Hotspots in Mexico. The Helium network is an open-sourced, decentralized network owned and operated by the people. Helium Mobile relies on a network of Mobile Hotspots. These hotspots are like “mini cell towers” deployed by subscribers. Anyone can participate in creating mobile coverage where it’s needed the most. When others connect to these hotspots, the hotspot owners earn MOBILE tokens. I think this concept will have its hype but then it will lose its attraction among the masses. For places where installing a mobile tower/cell is not financially viable for mobile operators, this concept will bring much needed connectivity and the people suffering from bad coverage will continue using it. But many will treat it as a business opportunity (free mobile service). For them, more subscribers mean more tokens so they will install the hotspots in already crowded areas and will eventually be competing for more subscribers to latch to their hotspots to sustain their hotspots. With more coverage and fewer subscribers, the hotspots won't be sustainable. Another aspect is the security of the subscribers. How well these hotspots will perform against cyber attacks, Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks? Usually, mobile towers are installed in a secure place. These hotspots will be installed by people in homes and surroundings, with complete physical access available. Nevertheless, its an interesting space to monitor in the upcoming future. https://lnkd.in/d8mc98VS #DecentralizedRAN #TelecomNetworks #MobileNetworks #HeliumNetwork #MobileHotspots #HeliumMobile #Telefónica #NovaLabs

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Digitalization is accelerating in Latin America. All industry players must work together to speed up the development and prosperity of 5G, and collaborate with next-generation digital technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence to promote the digital economy and sustainable development in Latin America. We are committed to ensuring that Mexico is fully connected.

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5G investments are paving the way for a faster, more connected future. With significantly faster data speeds, reduced latency, and the ability to connect more devices simultaneously, the transformative benefits are clear. The healthcare, automotive, and entertainment sectors are among those set to benefit the most. The advancements made possible by 5G have the potential to foster innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance user experiences. Are you ready for the future of connectivity? #5G #connectivity #innovation #futuretech

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🌐𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟓𝐆 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲? Panama has recently embarked on its journey toward 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝟓𝐆) 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, marking a significant milestone for the country. During an event at the Megápolis Convention Center, which included industry leaders and local regulators, it was announced that Más Móvil Panamá of Cable & Wireless Panama has initiated a testing phase for its #5G network in the 3.5 GHz band. This 📶 spectrum has been temporarily provided free of charge by the Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos (ASEP). Rocio Lorenzo, CEO of Más Móvil Panamá, described this initiative as a pivotal development for #Panama, ushering in new possibilities and solutions for the country. She emphasized that the launch of these pilot projects not only reinforces +Móvil's commitment to Panama and its customers but also advances the transformation of network services through 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. ASEP's general manager, Armando Fuentes Rodríguez, highlighted the government's support for developing 𝟓𝐆 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚. He stressed the regulator's role in facilitating investments that benefit consumers, underlining the significance of handling this development with seriousness, ethics, and responsibility. The temporary spectrum allocation is part of a broader strategy by ASEP, which includes a public consultation to be published before June, aiming to assign spectrum bands by the end of 2024. The 𝟑.𝟓 𝐆𝐇𝐳 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝, considered optimal for #5G, is being reallocated for 📲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 use within the year. This initiative is a response to the competitive nature of the 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 and an effort to bridge the digital divide. The process reflects Panama's proactive approach to embracing advanced technologies like 5G, which promises to enhance sectors such as 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝟒.𝟎, logistics, robotics, and medicine through 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 and 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 transmission speeds.

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Upcoming MVNO in Mexico to offer Connection-Reward scheme The "soon to be launched" mobile virtual network operator (#MVNO) #inphonity will offer telephony service and allow users to generate earnings. According to Francisco Javier López Alfonzo, CEO of inphonity, under the Connection-Reward scheme, the "inphonity Circle system" will be offered, which will allow users to not only enjoy telephony service, but also have the opportunity to generate income from such. "Each customer has the opportunity to become a partner by inviting friends and family to join inphonity. This allows them to create their own inphonity Circle and generate cashback that they receive monthly in their bank account," López Alfonzo explained to Expansion. Each new member who joins a partner's inphonity Circle contributes to increasing the cashback that they receive, making the telephone service an option for partners to generate additional income. There is no set date for the launch of inphonity in #Mexico it will however be using the National Wholesale Network "Red Compartida". https://lnkd.in/gidKDkyt

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5G is a crucial infrastructure for the development of the digital economy. So far, #5G has been developing much faster than we could imagine globally. In the five years since its commercial use, the number of global users has surpassed 1.5 billion, equivalent to nine years of 4G development. In Latin America, 5G is also advancing in three waves. The first wave in Brazil, Chile, and #Mexico met expectations, with 5G DOU increasing between 1.9 and 2.7 times and ARPU rising between 3.8% and 8.8% compared to 4G.

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Arelion continues our network expansion in Mexico

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💡 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐨́𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭? According to two articles by Andrea Catalano, editor at TeleSemana.com, the telecommunications landscape in 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 is undergoing a significant transformation as we approach the end of 2024. Telefónica's recent moves, particularly its agreement with Millicom (Tigo) to sell 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 💵 𝐔𝐒$𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, suggest a strategic retreat from the region. This deal, alongside Millicom's efforts to gain 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 TigoUne in #Colombia and its merger plans with Liberty Latin America in #CostaRica, hints at a consolidation wave in the telecom sector across the continent. Telefónica's journey in 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 has been marked by a series of divestments and partnerships aimed at 📈 improving efficiency and reducing its debt. Since the 2019 spin-off of Movistar (Telefónica Hispam), the company has offloaded assets in Central America, 📡 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 in #Mexico, and partnered with various firms in #Chile, #Colombia, and #Peru to 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. These moves were strategic, designed to manage operations in challenging markets with minimal investment. Despite these efforts, Telefónica Hispam remains a 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, with 113 million customers across eight markets. However, the recent sale of its Colombian subsidiary could be the start of a broader exit strategy from Latin America, a region that has become less central to Telefónica's 🌍global operations. The company's focus 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐒$𝟑𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭 load has driven these divestitures, but it has been careful to ensure that sales are profitable. The potential consolidation in 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚, driven by Millicom and Liberty Latin America, reflects a broader trend in the telecom industry, where companies are pooling resources to meet regulatory obligations and expand coverage, particularly in rural areas. This consolidation could lead to fewer, but stronger, players in the market, capable of making the necessary investments in infrastructure and services. As Telefónica continues to realign its 🌐global strategy, the future of its remaining Latin American subsidiaries remains uncertain. With ongoing rumors of potential sales in 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐔𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, it appears that the company is positioning itself for a possible exit from the region. Whether these moves will culminate in a complete withdrawal from Latin America remains to be seen, but the shifts underway are likely to have lasting impacts on the region's telecom landscape.

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Mexico’s telecom regulator and MVNO association join forces to boost MVNO business The Mexican telecom regulatory authority, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), and AMOMVAC - the Mexican Association of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (#MVNO) - have signed an agreement to develop joint initiatives for the promotion of MVNO services. The sharing of statistical information, research projects, training programs and human resource development, are some of the activities that the IFT and AMOMVAC will carry out jointly, as a result of the collaboration agreement. Mexico has more than 100 MVNOs in operation, with a 12.3% share of the total mobile telephony service market, and according to Javier Juárez Mojica, Acting President Commissioner of the IFT, the MVNOs represent “more options to choose from, to the benefit of users and productive sectors, such as SMEs, as well as specific projects in the fields of education and financial inclusion.” “AMOMVAC's objectives of promoting innovation, competition and sustainable development in the sector are in line with those of the IFT, and with our constitutional mandate for the efficient development of telecommunications and broadcasting. Therefore, it is important that together we create the conditions that allow the full development of this sector, which is becoming increasingly important.” IFT Commissioner Sóstenes Díaz said, the progress that MVNOs are showing is due, in part, to the specific regulatory framework for this sector to access the operators' networks, and with this commitment, the aim is for the synergy between both entities to foster better conditions for their development”. Rocio Villanueva Cordero, President of AMOMVAC said: “The purpose of the agreements is to produce a result that is visible and tangible. We are like SMEs in the telecom sector, that thick band that generates jobs, seeks users, maintains a service and is concerned about its business. We are small, but many.” Commissioner Arturo Robles-Rovalo said that this is one more example of the interest that both AMOMVAC and IFT have in working for the benefit of Mexican users, since MVNOs are a key part of the country's digital ecosystem. “Their support is of great value to the Institute, especially at a time as complex as the one we are living in, when the benefits of an independent regulator continue to be questioned. Since this model has been in place, not only have telecom and mobile operators with networks grown, but also MVNOs; precisely because decisions are made in favor of users.” Agustín Tiburcio, responsible for synergies for the B2B sector and SMEs at AMOMVAC said: “MVNOs are a fundamental and very important part in the development of telecommunications in our country, especially for the growth of companies and for them to be much more efficient.” #OMV #B2B #FinacialInclusion #DigitalEconomy #Education https://lnkd.in/gKJrtHDf

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Newly launched Spanish MVNO Silbö has reconfigured its board of directors The Spanish mobile virtual network operator (#MVNO) Silbö Telecom has reconfigured its board of directors in recent months, allowing in different shareholders. The board now includes among its members: - María José Morales Jiménez, with positions such as president of Grow Seed Fund II FCRE; - Dawei Chen, sole administrator of Dunler Telecom; - Miguel Nogales Pacheco; - Marina Zambrana Rodiles-San Miguel, president of Grupo Mazaro;   - Pablo Cobo Moral, director of Urbas; - Leticia Camacho Murcia; - Félix Sancho Arnaiz, president of Grupo San Pablo and of the restaurant company Uno By Real Madrid. The board of directors is chaired by the CEO of Jorge Morán who knows the market well. He is former Orange and until a few months ago he was the General Manager of Sales for Finetwork. The company has not specified the shareholding composition and the participation of investors in the company itself. The renewal of the board, comes after almost a dozen capital increases in the last 11 months. “This board is a crucial moment for Silbö Telecom,” said Jorge Morán, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the company. “Silbö Telecom is now experiencing rapid growth and maturity as an organization to be able to align our strategic objectives for the next phase of growth. Thanks to the diversity of profiles we have, we have the strategic vision necessary to consolidate the future of the company.” Silbö's main target segment is Generation X, 35-64 years old, followed by millennials. In addition to individuals, it offer rates to enterprises with a clear focus on SMEs. Objectives: To attract minimum 320,000 customers this year. Four years from now, achieve minimum 1.2 million customers and +€200M in annual turnover. Behind the name is the Spanish company; Sistemas de Telecomunicaciones Silbo, SL. Silbö was presented to the public in March 2024, the MVNO rents access to Movistar's network and offers both mobile and fiber plans. https://lnkd.in/gtxGeRiy

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🌟 Fiber Connect LATAM 2024 in Peru has started strong! 🚀 Our CEO, Gary Bolton, welcomed nearly 700 participants, marking the start of an event full of innovation and networking opportunities. This event not only highlights the importance of connectivity in the region, but also the crucial role that fiber optic networks play in the economic and social development of Latin America. 🌐 Fiber Connect LATAM is proving to be a vital platform for sharing knowledge, professional networking, and the presentation of cutting-edge technology solutions for multiple countries. Thanks to the resounding success of our previous shows, Fiber Connect LATAM now serves as the intersection for the opinions of leaders across the Latin American broadband industry. The commitment and active participation of attendees reflects the growing need and interest in improving infrastructure across this region. 🌍 Be part of this technological transformation that is changing the landscape of connectivity in Latin America. We are waiting for you to continue building the future together! Fiber Broadband Association LATAM Chapter #FiberConnectLATAM2024 #FBALATAM #Innovación #Tecnología #Networking #TransformaciónDigital #Conectividad #Latinoamérica

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From Revolution to Evolution: Industry 5.0 places humans in the center You may be thinking Industry 5.0, what is that and when is it coming? I know that we are still embracing the Industry 4.0 era and partnering across industries to accelerate the digitalization journey. But the shift from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 has already begun and it is expected to happen much more quickly than the transitions between earlier industrial revolutions. I see Industry 5.0 as more of an evolution versus a revolution, building on the digitalization journey that enterprises are already on and one that embraces technologies like AI, Cloud Computing and 6G in a more human-centric, personal and sustainable way. What excites me about Industry 5.0 is that it will enable people to do the things that we are uniquely good at versus doing things we don’t want to do or are not able to do. Future technologies will make a significant difference in improving worker safety and I believe future jobs will blend advanced technologies and digital skills with uniquely human skills to yield the highest level of productivity, efficiency, safety and sustainability. Nokia has recently announced its Exponential Era series with Bloomberg media to highlight that the potential of communication networks goes beyond simply connecting people and things. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Hannah Fry, mathematician and broadcaster, and talk about the coming fifth industrial revolution and how it puts people back in the equation. Something I feel was in some ways forgotten about with Industry 4.0. I invite you to take a look at my interview with Hannah as well as the accompanying article. With our expertise in networking, automation, and sensing technologies and our Nokia Bell Labs investment in future technology research, we are uniquely positioned to positively shape the future of industry and be a leading voice when it comes to Industry 5.0 – putting a more human-centric and sustainable focus on how enterprises apply these new technologies in ways which will benefit us all. https://lnkd.in/eNDXbrEn https://lnkd.in/eTXRNzzV #innovation #technology #I4.0 #I5.0

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📶 #LatinAmerica’s transition to #5G is accelerating with strategic disconnection of legacy networks like #2G and #3G, unlocking valuable #spectrum and #resources! By phasing out outdated #networks, telecom providers are reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and paving the way for faster, more reliable 5G services. Best Practices: ✨Network Audits: Evaluate current legacy usage for a smooth transition ✨Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with IoT providers for upgrades ✨Spectrum Reallocation: Prioritize 5G in high-traffic regions Read details in the 5GAmericas whitepaper. #5GTransition #LatinAmerica #MobileNetworks #Telecom #5GAmericas

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