Panel Session: Growth and Investment in the ISP landscape
In a post-pandemic world, over 23 million people work remotely in LATAM, leading to increased network traffic, especially due to video calls These growing data demands require modern infrastructure for all citizens. This panel will tackle how Growth and Investment in ISPs and FTTH contributes to digital inclusion, fosters new business opportunities and partnerships in the ecosystem, including:
- Integration of ISPs with emerging technologies, development of innovative service offerings, infrastructure development, support for local enterprises, sustainability and energy efficiency
- How smaller ISPs contribute to enabling digital inclusion and economic development in rural areas, including how they support PIX (a government backed digital payment system), as well as recent partnerships and investments in the ISP market, such as Vero Internet and AmericaNet’s merger
- Advancements in technology enabling faster and more efficient FTTH installations, such as passive optical networks (PON) and how FTTH can bridge the digital divide in underserved communities, improving access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities