
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Peru - Key Statistics Telecom Market and Regulatory Overviews" report to their offering.
Peru's teledensity is among the lowest in Latin America, underdeveloped even taking into account the country's low GDP per capita.
Telecoms infrastructure reflects the country's poverty map, with most of the fixed lines concentrated in Lima.
The government aims to bridge the digital divide through rural projects sponsored by FITEL, a fund that finances rural operators under the rule of less-bid subsidy.
Competition is strongly encouraged. A single concession regime was adopted in July 2007, and an infrastructure sharing law was issued in July 2008.
Mobile number portability will be compulsory for all operators starting from 2010. This report provides key statistical data and an overview of Peru's telecom market and regulatory environment.
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