Petro is confusing fiber optics with public wi-fi hotspots and demonstrates a lack of understanding of telecommunications in his desire to create a socialist utopia.
Preciado took to Twitter to publicly reject the offer. Curiously these public rebukes took place after Quintero announced the appointments, leaving the question of whether he spoke to these individuals beforehand.
In July, 5 companies will begin 5G network trials in the Colombian cities of Medellín, Bogotá, Tolú, Barrancabermeja, and Cali. Meanwhile the country announced a strategy to move consumers at least to 4G and dismantle the aged 2G mobile telecommunications network.