Chile opts 700 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband

The Chilean regulator has passed a resolution to allocate 700 MHz spectrum band to mobile broadband services.

Commenting on the decsion of the Chilean regulator, Tom Phillips, chief government and regulatory affairs officer, GSMA, said "Last week, the Chilean regulator SUBTEL published a resolution to allocate the 700 MHz spectrum band to mobile broadband services. The GSMA welcomes this news
as digital dividend spectrum provides a unique opportunity to roll out mobile broadband communications to people living in rural and hard-to-reach areas efficiently and at significantly lower cost.

"Chile has chosen to adopt the Asia Pacific (APT) band plan for the allocation of the digital dividend. The GSMA acknowledges the benefits of regional spectrum harmonisation to create economies of scale which in turn will make mobile broadband services more affordable. This will lead to substantial socio-economic benefits for the citizens of Chile," added Phillips.