Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel launched 5G services in the city of Durazno on August 30th. This launch in Durazno follows the announcement of 5G activation in San Jose on August 18th, as reported by TelecomTalk. Antel states that with this latest launch, the telco has successfully completed the 5G rollout in all 19 departmental capitals of Uruguay.
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5G as a Tool to Empower
Announcing this significant 5G milestone, Antel declared, "It is of utmost importance to provide all Uruguayans with a tool and an instrument that fundamentally aids them in exploring new opportunities and generating job prospects. These opportunities should allow citizens to develop their knowledge with the best available technology without the necessity of leaving their place of birth."
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Antel turns on 5G at the Centenario Stadium
In other 5G developments, on Friday, as part of the Uruguay vs. Chile match, Antel activated 5G technology at the Centennial Stadium. Antel further announced that its customers would have the seamless capability to watch all the qualifying matches on Antel TV via the 5G network on their mobile phones.
Antel 5G Rollout
Antel initially introduced 5G services in Uruguay during the last week of June, making it the first provider to offer 5G services in the country, as reported by TelecomTalk. The 5G launch follows Antel's acquisition of a 100 MHz frequency in the 3.5 GHz band, enabling the deployment of 5G networks.
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Antel users within the coverage areas of the 3.5 GHz 5G network, equipped with a 5G-compatible device, will be able to enjoy high-speed connectivity and experience a trial of this service.
