Colombia - telecommunications
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Ley del Servicio PostalDecreto por el cual se reglamenta el Servicio Postal Decreto Número 229 de 1995 Fuente / Source: Servicios Postales Nacionales (Todos los derechos reservados/All rights reserved) Vigencia / Enactment: February 1st, 1995. Send to a Friend | Report a Broken Link |
403 | Dec 24, 2009 |
Reforma de las actividades y servicios de telecomunicacionesDecreto por el cual se reforman las normas y estatutos que regulan las actividades y servicios de telecomunicaciones y afines. Fuente / Source: Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Todos los derechos reservados/All rights reserved) |
528 | Dec 24, 2009 |
Sponsored Link: Colombia - Convergence, Broadband and InternWhile dial-up remains the primary means of access to the Internet, it has been losing ground to broadband. In the first half of 2005, the number of broadband users grew by around 44%, while dial-up users increased by only 0.1%. Broadband penetration, however, is low compared with other Latin American countries. Convergence strategies took the country by storm in 2005. Triple play first appeared in Colombia in 2004, with an offering by EPM. By early 2006, another four companies had adopted the triple play strategy, with a further three in the pipeline. WiMax and WiFi have also been welcomed enthusiastically by Colombians. Accompanied by key market statistics, this report provides an overview of the Internet, broadband, and pay-TV markets in Colombia, as well as major developments in convergence and triple play strategies. Author: Paul Budde Communications Pty Ltd. (Australia). Date: March, 2006. Send to a Friend | Report a Broken Link |
370 | Jul 19, 2006 |
Sponsored Link: Colombia - Fixed-Line Market and InfrastructIn early 2006, teledensity in Colombia was 17%, about average for Latin America. Like in other parts of the region, the fixed-line sector is stagnating. The number of fixed lines in service actually decreased in 2004-2005, primarily due to the shift towards alternative technologies and mobile phones. While Colombia has many local telephony operators, long-distance services remain an oligopoly with only three operators: Colombia Telecom, EPM’s Orbitel and ETB. Colombia Telecom, the largest fixed-line operator in the country, was finally privatised in April 2006, after years of failed attempts. The government called an auction for the sale of 50% plus one share of Telecom’s equity, and the winner was Telefónica of Spain. Considerable investment, however, will be needed to modernise Colombia Telecom’s infrastructure. Author: Paul Budde Communications Pty Ltd. (Australia). Date: April, 2006. Send to a Friend | Report a Broken Link |
344 | Jul 19, 2006 |
Sponsored Link: Colombia - Key Statistics Telecom Market andThe year 2005 proved to be a period of transition for the Colombian telecom market, with intensifying competition, continued fixed-to-mobile substitution, and increasing convergence. The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Colombia and the USA in February 2006 had an important impact on Colombia’s telecom sector, forcing increased market liberalisation and privatisation. The FTA calls for an open and competitive telecom market, where all users of a network are guaranteed reasonable and non-discriminatory access, with no preferential treatment given to local firms. In April 2006, after years of thwarted privatisation efforts, the government finally sold a controlling stake in Colombia Telecom to Spain’s Telefónica. Author: Paul Budde Communications Pty Ltd. (Australia). Date: April, 2006. Send to a Friend | Report a Broken Link |
347 | Jul 19, 2006 |
Sponsored Link: Colombia - Mobile Market - Overview and StatColombia’s mobile market is one of the country’s most dynamic businesses. Mobile subscribers soared by 110% in 2005, and mobile penetration grew by 24% year-on-year to reach 48%, placing Colombia on a par with Brazil and Venezuela, but still behind Chile and Argentina. América Móvil’s Comcel is the leading mobile operator, followed by Telefónica’s Movistar and Colombia Móvil’s Ola. The two joint owners of Colombia Móvil, Colombian telcos ETB and EPM, are looking for a strategic partner for their mobile operation. In March 2006, they invited 17 mobile operators and investment banks to make an offer for a stake in Ola. Accompanied by key market statistics, this report provides an overview of major developments in the market and a brief profile of Colombian mobile operators. Author: Paul Budde Communications Pty Ltd. (Australia). Date: April, 2006. Send to a Friend | Report a Broken Link |
267 | Jul 19, 2006 |