Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Claro Colombia, owned by Mexican group America Movil, has taken a significant step towards bridging the digital divide by connecting eight rural and remote localities in the Meta department to their 4G network. This development is in line with their commitment to extending the benefits of connectivity to all regions of the country.
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Claro Colombia 4G Coverage in Meta’s Rural Localities
According to the statement, The towns of San Miguel in Cabuyaro, La Cooperativa in Vistahermosa, Cabildo Indigena Dokera in Lejanias, Cano Rayado and La Union in Puerto Lleras, Pajure in San Carlos de Guaroa, Bocas del Guayuriba in Puerto Lopez, and Urichare in Fuente de Oro are among the areas that now have access to 4G mobile Internet.
Claro Colombia aims to connect five additional rural localities in Meta over the next five years, resulting in a total of 13 areas covered and positively impacting more than 2,000 people.
Benefits of Connectivity for Rural Communities
Claro Colombia stated that with the introduction of the 4G mobile Internet in these rural towns, the inhabitants of Meta can now access educational resources, employment opportunities, healthcare services, and online entertainment.
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Enhanced Connectivity in Meta’s Municipal Capitals
In addition to the rural areas, Claro Colombia already provides 4G and 4.5G coverage in all 29 municipal capitals of the Meta region. This expanded coverage allows residents to enjoy faster and more reliable connectivity on their mobile phones, enabling their participation in the country’s economic revival, facilitating access to trade networks, and offering online learning opportunities.