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OSIPTEL enforcement and expanded 4G rollout

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2026-07-29 21:11 UTC → 2026-07-31 20:24 UTC · added removed

Since April 2025 OSIPTEL’s crackdown has blocked over four million mobile devices, up from the 1.3 million reported in June 2026. In 2026; in July 2026 an additional 120,000 another 120 000 phones were barred and the regulator aims to block another 360,000 before a further 360 000 by month‑end, noting that 87 % of phone‑based extortion cases involve anonymous calls. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has broadened expanded the 4G expansion, programme, signing an agreement with Bitel, Claro, Entel and Integratel to bring extend voice and data services to 412 rural localities—about 66,000 residents—by localities (≈66 000 residents) by June 2027. The programme, 2027, funded with more than S/182 million via a coverage‑fee mechanism, builds mechanism and building on earlier launches rollouts such as the Guayabal rollout in June 2026. (June 2026). Training workshops for operator staff continue and continue; satisfaction surveys show rising overall mobile‑service satisfaction, with Entel still topping the leading operator rankings and Movistar lagging in quality scores. OSIPTEL reported a 12.3 % decline in mobile number portings for the first half of in H1 2026, with 3.1 million lines switching operators—over (over three‑quarters post‑paid. post‑paid); Claro recorded a net gain of 102,058 lines, gained 102 058 lines while Movistar and Bitel posted net losses. Fixed‑line portings rose sharply to 23,886, 23 886, more than double the previous year’s total. year. In July 2026 Guatemala’s Congress approved a Number Portability Law that will make phone numbers portable at no cost for free portability once regulations are issued, signaling a regional move toward consumer‑controlled numbering. issued. Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines completed eight rural electrification projects, extending reliable power to 27,461 27 461 people in 258 remote localities, including a major network expansion in Yunguyo District, Puno that benefits 12,432 residents. OSIPTEL also carried out (12 432 residents). OSIPTEL’s 42 monitoring visits to service centers in Piura and surrounding districts, identifying identified contract‑delivery gaps and offering offered guidance on unrecognized lines. In late July 2026 OSIPTEL promoted consumer‑focused digital tools at the Paita fair and Lima International Book Fair, demonstrating the “Checa tus líneas” app, the “Checa tu caso” complaint platform and other services to help users verify line registrations, check coverage and protect personal data.

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  1. 2026-07-31 20:24 UTC OSIPTEL enforcement and expanded 4G rollout
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