📋 Tender Overview
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) reported that the National Telecommunications Program (Pronatel) achieved an execution in investments of S/ 364 million, between the months of January and October 2023, which has made it possible to accelerate the deployment of fiber optics at the national level so that more Peruvians have access to the Internet and digital development opportunities.
"Our public efforts aim at meaningful internet connectivity, with a development and collaboration perspective, mainly geared towards vulnerable people and unconnected areas. For this reason, we continue to strengthen our interventions with Pronatel, under which we promote, not only access, but also the use of public services to achieve true digital inclusion," said the Deputy Minister of Communications, Carla Sosa.
In terms of investments, Pronatel has accrued 75% of the Modified Institutional Budget (PIM) in fiscal year 2023. Particularly, in the month of October, the largest investment execution came from broadband projects in 18 regions of the country, the 911 Project and the National Fiber Optic Dorsal Network project.
It should be noted that the main advances were made in the Amazonas regional project, with an execution of S/ 11 million, and in telecommunications concessions with S/ 2.1 million.
Pronatel, an entity under the Vice Ministry of Communications, reaffirms its commitment to continue joining efforts to accelerate the expansion of coverage, access and use of the Internet, in order to generate more opportunities for all.
