ICT
From The Report: Peru 2017
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As economic growth has slowed in recent years, weighed down by a combination of volatility and relatively weak demand in the primary and extractive sectors, strength in Peru’s ICT industry has been a constant bright spot. The telecommunications sector has been particularly dynamic, spurred by increased competition, investment and consumer use. The early signs are that these trends have carried over into 2017, with growth remaining in the double digits, more new players entering the market and progress continuing to be made toward rolling out next-generation fibre-optic infrastructure nationwide. At the same time, the regulatory framework continues to be strengthened, with a particular focus on boosting competition, bringing down prices and otherwise protecting the interests of Peruvian consumers.

This chapter features an interview with Gonzalo Martin Ruiz Díaz, Former President, OSIPTEL.

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Overview

Dynamic growth: The sector has seen continued expansion, while competition is heating up as a result of new entrants
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As economic growth has slowed in recent years, weighed down by a combination of volatility and relatively weak demand in the primary and extractive sectors, strength in Peru’s ICT industry has been a constant bright spot. The telecommunications sector has been particularly dynamic, spurred by increased competition, investment and consumer usage. The early signs are that these trends have carried over into 2017, with growth remaining in double digits, more new players entering the market…

Interview

Getting connected: Gonzalo Martin Ruiz Díaz, Former President, OSIPTEL, on increasing coverage and connectivity
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Interview:Gonzalo Martin Ruiz Díaz How challenging is it for operators to increase average revenue per user (ARPU) while ensuring that their prices remain competitive? GONZALO MARTIN RUIZ DIAZ: Peru continues to have gaps in terms of the country’s mobile network coverage. Although mobile service penetration is currently higher than 110%, the reality is that real access is at around 60% to 70%. As that gap is bridged, the price of services will drop. If companies need to increase their…

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Narrowing the gap: The country bolsters infrastructure investment to expand access
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In an increasingly interconnected world, IT is more important than ever to economic development and social connectivity. According to a survey prepared for international consultant Raúl Luciano Katz, digitalisation has generated some 41,725 additional jobs every year over the past decade in Peru, and the sector has the potential to contribute significantly more to the economy. In a country like Peru, the significant socio-economic inequalities that prevail are compounded by a stark digital…

Analysis

Digital inclusion: As the fibre-optic network progresses, access to high-speed internet services broadens
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