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Project Overview & Highlights

Widelity is supporting MinTIC in closing coverage gaps and expanding connectivity in La Guajira through tailored network strategies and regulatory guidance.

Project:

MinTIC

Location:

Colombia

Services:

Network Strategy

Accomplishments:

  • Engagement launched in 2023
  • Regulatory guidance delivered
  • Coverage solutions designed
  • Compliance with local regulatory

Project Details

MinTIC needed support overcoming regulatory and geographic challenges to expand coverage in La Guajira. Widelity provided network strategy expertise and worked with stakeholders to design practical, sustainable solutions that advance Colombia’s national connectivity goals.

Project Details

The Challenges

Colombia faced persistent connectivity gaps in remote regions, with La Guajira presenting both regulatory hurdles and difficult terrain. MinTIC needed a partner to navigate these complexities while planning sustainable expansion.

The Solutions

We believe progress is measured not only by the strength of our networks but by the strength of the communities we serve. Our Citizenship initiatives focus on advancing digital inclusion, supporting education, and fostering sustainable growth.

The Results

25%

increase in planned coverage area for underserved communities in La Guajira.

3 major

regulatory hurdles addressed through strategic guidance and stakeholder collaboration.

100,000+

residents positioned to gain improved access to reliable communications.

Widelity’s expertise helped us overcome challenges and expand connectivity in La Guajira.

Mariana López

Director of Infrastructure Planning, MinTIC

Barry Graves
Barry Graves
Principal, In Building Solutions

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Barry Graves

Barry Graves

Principal, In Building Solutions

Education: Texas A&M University, BS, Engineering

Location: Austin, TX

Practice Areas: Network Design and Engineering

Enjoys: Classic cars, water sports, history, college football

Barry has over 25 years of experience in design and deployment of wireless communications systems, including public safety 2-way radio, point-to-point broadband wireless, macro cellular networks, and in-building wireless distributed antenna systems. His experience includes R&D and product management, network engineering, site acquisition, and construction.

His previous positions include Director of Engineering at InnerWireless, Director of Broadband Wireless Engineering at XO Communications, Director of Broadband Wireless Engineering at Nortel Networks, and Senior Product Manager at Nortel Networks.

Barry has significant international experience, having completed in-building projects in China and Hong Kong. His career has also taken him to Singapore, Pakistan, Israel and several European locations.

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