Tag archive: Connectivity
The Economic Value of A2P SMS in Mexico
The increased connectivity enabled by digital technologies has changed communication patterns throughout economies and societies and played an important role...
Access Alert: Argentina simplifies the provision of satellite services. But will it last?
On 21 December, Argentina’s new President issued a Decree (Decree of Necessity and Urgency number 70/23, titled Bases for the...
Access Alert: The road for land ESIMs remains unpaved
With WRC-23 ending a week ago and the final Resolutions still being numbered, Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) have been...
Exploring the Future of Connectivity in Latin America: A Critical Analysis
In a world where approximately 2.6 billion people remain disconnected, the future of connectivity in Latin America hangs in the...
LATAM’s Connectivity Challenges with Marylena Méndez Jiménez – LATAM Digital podcast
Join Geusseppe Gonzalez, Head of Latam at Access Partnership, as he engages with Maryleana, a prominent figure in LATAM’s tech...
Rural Connectivity in Latin America with Oscar Leon – LATAM Digital Podcast
Rural connectivity is one of the most pressing issues for Latin American authorities. Achieving meaningful connectivity across the region, whilst...
Access Alert: Earth Stations in Motion – WRC-23 shaping the future regulatory framework
Earth Stations have evolved from large, fixed structures to small satellite antennas mounted on mobile platforms that connect with satellites...
Access Alert: The growing role of HAPS and the need for regulatory clarity
In July 2023, the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, announced GBP 20 million in...
Access Alert: Colombia and Perú announce digital connectivity developments
Haga clic aquí para leer esta publicación en Español This week, two of LATAM’s biggest markets (Colombia and Perú) provided...
How the Digital Divide Affects the LGBTQ+ Community
Around the world, a broad spectrum of advocacy groups, think tanks, and international fora have increasingly called for the need...
Access Alert | South African communications regulator frees up lower 6GHz band for Wi-Fi services
On 23 May, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published an amendment to Annexure B of the 2015...
Access Alert | WRC-23 to Shape Spectrum Needs Across ITU Region 1
In many countries in ITU Region 1, spectrum within the 470-694 MHz range is used to provide wide area coverage...
Access Alert | Latin American countries keep unlocking connectivity
Read this Access Alert in Spanish | Lea este Access Alert en Español Several Latin American countries have made significant progress towards...
Access Alert | Colombia shares its roadmap to digitise the country, updates its regulation for infrastructure sharing, and asks for more spectrum
Read this Access Alert in Spanish | Lea este Access Alert en Español The coffee-growing country has generated several regulatory...
Access Alert | LATAM countries continue to promote connectivity
This week, three LATAM markets – Costa Rica, Peru, and Uruguay – have had relevant policy and market developments that...
Access Alert | UN Envoy on Technology Opens Consultation on Global Digital Compact to enshrine Good Behaviour on the Internet
A week ago, on 10 May, the UN’s Envoy on Technology published an open consultation on the upcoming Global Digital...
European 112 Day: Emergency Services Beyond Numbers
In 2013, a 17-year-old child was kidnapped from a bus stop, in a small Lithuanian town. She was forced into...
Regulation and Poverty Reduction
Paper presented at the UNESCAP Forum, 27-28 November 2003, Bangkok.