Latin America. Uruguayan operator Antel joined the Board of Directors of 5G Americas. Antel joins other key industry players committed to advancing 5G in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
"5G Americas is pleased to welcome Antel to the Board of Directors," said Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas. "We are honored to have another Latin American technology leader contribute their experience and knowledge to our partnership."
Antel, Uruguay's state-owned full-service telecommunications provider, headquartered in Montevideo, is a leader in technological innovation in Latin America. It was the first operator to launch commercial LTE services in the region in late 2011, as well as the first operator in the region to launch a commercial 5G network in April 2019. The operator provides fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity to more than 80 percent of Uruguayan households.
"Antel recognizes the critical role of wireless communications as a catalyst for digital transformation and economic growth. We look forward to collaborating with other leading wireless companies in the Americas on technical and regulatory issues to help drive 5G adoption and promote measures that will help it reach its full potential," said Humberto Roca, Deputy General Manager of Technology Development at Antel.
