Background on Integratel and its Relevance
Integratel, the Peruvian subsidiary of Integra Capital, formerly known as Telefónica del Perú, has recently announced its intention to participate in the auction for the 3.5 GHz band, crucial for deploying 5G technology in Peru.
Integratel’s Steps Towards 5G Deployment
In the past month, Integra Capital submitted a formal participation request to the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) along with the required bank guarantee worth $102 million, as per the special allocation mechanism’s rules.
The MTC then issued a resolution (Resolución Directoral N.° 0258-2025-MTC/27) declaring Integratel qualified to proceed with the special allocation mechanism for the 3.5 GHz band, intended for public telecommunications services using 5G technology.
Integratel’s Impact and Future Plans
Integratel emphasized in its communication to the Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) that participating in this process will enable them to accelerate access to advanced digital services and contribute to improving productivity in strategic sectors, primarily bridging connectivity gaps across the country.
Through its brand Movistar, Integratel currently serves over 13 million customers nationwide.
Recent Changes in Integratel’s Leadership
In a recent development, Integratel announced changes in its executive team. Ariel Palumbo has been appointed as the new CEO, replacing Elena Maestre, who stepped down after two years of leadership to pursue new professional challenges.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Integratel? Integratel is the Peruvian subsidiary of Integra Capital, formerly Telefónica del Perú, providing telecommunications services in the country.
- Why is Integratel participating in the 3.5 GHz auction? Integratel aims to deploy 5G technology in Peru, which requires access to the 3.5 GHz spectrum band.
- What guarantees did Integratel provide to the MTC? Integratel submitted a bank guarantee worth $102 million as part of the special allocation mechanism’s requirements.
- What impact will Integratel’s 5G deployment have? It will accelerate access to advanced digital services, improve productivity in strategic sectors, and help close connectivity gaps across Peru.
- Who is the new CEO of Integratel? Ariel Palumbo has been appointed as the new CEO of Integratel, replacing Elena Maestre.
