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Millicom partners with Parallel Wireless on first LatAm Open RAN rollout

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | 14:53 CET | News
Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, said it will become the first operator in the region to deploy Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) infrastructure in partnership with Parallel Wireless. The technology will be used by Millicom's subsidiary Tigo Colombia to deliver 4G service coverage across 362 rural sites.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Millicom / Parallel Wireless / Tigo Colombia
Countries: Colombia / Latin America
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