Antel launched 5G technology in cell phones

Press release from the Presidency of Uruguay

This is an automated translation of the press release issued in Spanish

"I invite you to connect with the Uruguay of the future," said the president of Antel, Gabriel Gurméndez, at the launch of the fifth generation (5G) of cellular technology in Uruguay. As of this Wednesday the 28th, some 300,000 clients of the state company will be able to contact each other through this advance, which the chief described as instantaneous and efficient in immediate communication.

Gurméndez was accompanied by the organization's vice president, Pablo Lanz; director Daniel Larrosa; the general secretary, Elena Grauert, and the general manager, Annabela Suburú.

During the launch, the head of Antel reported that the entity is the first to offer the population the new experience in telecommunications. He also indicated that the measure is related to the future and growth of the country.

"The first day of the administration, we committed to running this company competitively and with the obsession of providing the best service to our customers," said Gurméndez, adding that the incorporation of 5G technology integrated the specific objectives for the institution retain technological leadership and remain at the forefront of telecommunications in Uruguay.

The deployment of the fifth generation will take place throughout the country, said the chief. In addition, he assured that, as of today, it will be accessible in different areas, in Canelones, Montevideo, Colonia and Maldonado.

He also indicated that in two days he will arrive in Flores and next week, in Río Negro and Paysandú. "We are going to see very quickly, in this first impulse, how 5G is lighting up throughout the 19 departments of the country," he said.

Gurméndez also referred to the impact of new technology on work, education, health and safety. "We have that first world that is already here," he concluded.