Latin America. The development of 5G will be related to the deployment of the connectivity of objects and different devices outside the intervention of human beings. For this, it is necessary that in Latin America there is a coherent regulatory framework that allows the correct development of the industry.
These were two of the main topics discussed by Jose Otero, Director of 5G Americas for Latin America and the Caribbean, during his presentation at the High-Level Meeting: "Digital Inclusion for Development in the Americas", organized by the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) of the OAS and the Ministry of Modernization of the Republic of Argentina, which took place on March 12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Otero participated in the Panel: "What transformations is the telecommunications and Internet-based services industry promoting in the Americas to promote and respond to the challenges of the digital revolution?" Where the future of the digital ecosystem in Latin America was discussed considering the existing conditions of digital divide. The needs of the region in terms of infrastructure and connectivity were also discussed. As well as the importance of generating an adequate environment that enables the development of new technologies aimed at improving the living conditions of citizens.
On this last issue, Otero stressed that for there to be a development and strengthening of the infrastructure that allows to efficiently take advantage of the advances proposed by new technologies, we need a legal framework that guarantees the legal certainty of investments. It is also important that this framework be coherent so that it can benefit all sectors.
Another point highlighted by Otero was the need for affordability and availability of terminals so that citizens can access the benefits of mobile broadband. He stressed that it is important that there are access devices at reasonable prices and that they are available throughout the territory, so that in this way all the inhabitants can take advantage of the coverage of the services.
The Panel of the meeting was moderated by the Vice President of Global Commitment of the Internet Society (ISOC), Raúl Echeberría. It also included the participation of: Mariah Shuman, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, OneWeb and Board Member of the Satellite Industry Association; Sebastian Cabello, Managing Director for Latin America, GSMA; Federico Rava, President for Argentina, Telefónica; and Sebastian Kaplan, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Latin America, Millicom.
