LivingInPeru
Isabel Guerra

More than 20,000 people from the Fortaleza Valley (rural areas of Bolognesi and Recuay, region of Ancash) will finally access to land lines and cell phones as well, according to a covenant signed by their mayors, Fondo Minero Antamina (FMA) and Telefónica Móviles
This covenant will benefit the people giving them permanent telephonic service, which will allow them to stay connected with the rest of the country.
Initial investment by FMA has been estimated in US$ 3.12 millions, and Telefónica's contribution in maintenance and renovation of equipments reaches US$ 3 millions.
The mayors who signed this covenant also promised to work hard in order to guarantee the sustainability of this program and give facilities to Telefonica's work.
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