700 MHz Band Key to Mobile Broadband in Latin America, 4G Americas Says
The 700 MHz band, being cleared in the Latin America region as part of the DTV transition, is “among the most appropriate options to accelerate adoption of mobile broadband services in Latin America,” 4G Americas said Tuesday in a news…
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release. “The 700 MHz band enables efficient coverage and fast data speeds for mobile broadband services in locations that currently have no other Internet access alternatives,” said José Otero, 4G Americas director-Latin America and the Caribbean. “These LTE mobile broadband data capabilities provide a huge opportunity for the governments in the region to boost their connectivity programs and increase the number of people that can benefit from e-learning, telemedicine or e-government initiatives.” The group cited a recent white paper on the topic, "700 MHz Spectrum Processes in Latin America."