Throughout Latin America, telecom operators are conducting LTE trials and unveiling some commercial launches. With spectrum auctions on the rise, it is the beginning of the LTE era across the region. However,the technology potential also has its challenges, including the high costs associated with acquiring the needed spectrum, the money needed to build out the networks and the money needed to procure devices.
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Low ARPU, the prevalence of prepaid usage, high churn rate, and spectrum and device availability are some of the barriers facing Latin American operators in deploying and developing LTE networks, especially in business model terms. The most recent report from Maravedis-Rethink estimates that there will be 51 million LTE subscribers by the end of 2017, and the CAPEX for 4G in the region is expected to reach an accumulated $13 billion by 2017.
To better understand how LTE roll out is going on across Latin America, download in English or Spanish RCR Wireless News’ latest feature report. Based on interviews with carriers, vendors and analysts, the in-depth story shows current stage and future steps on deploying the next generation of telecommunications throughout Latin America.
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