The MTC published the draft regulation, which will be open to public consultation until January 6, 2025.
A new step forward in the deployment of 5G in Peru. The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) of that country announced the publication of the regulation that promotes the deployment of telecommunications services using 5G technology or higher.
Thus, the Government of Dina Boluarte has already published the Regulation of Legislative Decree No. 1627 in the Official Gazette El Peruano, which aims to collect comments from citizens on this regulatory proposal, available on the MTC website.
The Legislative Decree, issued in August 2024, grants the MTC the power to allocate radio spectrum directly to interested companies, provided that the demand for spectrum does not exceed its availability in the corresponding band. This will be done through open calls for the submission of expressions of interest, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process.
In this regard, the draft regulation seeks to optimize the spectrum allocation process, promoting competition in the market, guaranteeing adequate compensation to the State and, above all, ensuring that the benefits reach the population directly. Interested companies must make investment commitments focused on closing connectivity gaps in 4G services and promoting access to 5G technology in the country.
"After a rigorous technical work, this proposal develops the details of the special mechanism for assigning radio spectrum, the requirements and guarantees for those interested, and the contracting of technical-economic studies that adequately value the available spectrum and the necessary migrations," said the Deputy Minister of Communications, Carla Sosa Vela.
The MTC calls on society to actively participate in this regulatory process, which is key to promoting technological innovation and improving the telecommunications experience of Peruvians. Citizens may send their contributions and suggestions until January 6, 2025, considering that the deadline is fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication of the project.
