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

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

regulatory hurdles addressed through strategic guidance and stakeholder collaboration.

residents positioned to gain improved access to reliable communications.

Mariana López

Director of Infrastructure Planning, MinTIC

Steve Martinez
Steve Martinez
Principal, Network Engineering

Steve Martinez

Education: University of Central Florida, BS, Electrical Engineering

Location: Dallas, TX

Practice Areas: Network Design and Engineering

Enjoys: Viticulture, fencing

Steve is a senior professional with over 25 years of experience in planning, deployment, and operations of wireless and core network solutions. He has extensive direct customer experience in multiple industries, including carriers and enterprise clients in domestic and international markets. He is PMP certified, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Prior to joining Widelity, Steve was a Director at StarVox where he managed complex IP telephony and bandwidth projects for a variety of corporate clients. His previous experience includes Director at NORTEL, Network Deployment Director at MobileStar, Sr. Project Manager at Inner Wireless, World Wide Talk, and Crown Castle.

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