Bolivia continues to expand Entel’s fiber optic network

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Telecommunications Company of Bolivia (Entel) invested US$110,000 in the expansion of its fiber-optic network in the municipality of San Miguel de Velasco, in the department of Santa Cruz, as a way of celebrating its 300 years of life.

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“The national government has come to show them once again the commitment to continue working on works that are necessary to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of San Miguel de Velasco”, said Luis Arce, Bolivian head of state, in the framework of the inauguration of the network. At the same time, he announced the realization of other public infrastructure works, such as a dam that guarantees water to this population.

So far this year, the Bolivian public company has already made several announcements regarding the expansion of its coverage, especially in rural areas of the country, and substantial investments for its deployments.

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