September 15, 2023

Millicom Tigo: building reliable and sustainable digital highways

Contributed by:

Mr. Mauricio Ramos

CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board, Millicom Tigo

This Commissioner Impact Story was published in the 2023 State of Broadband Report

There isn’t just a single story to be told. There are thousands. Millions. Why? Because every citizen of Latin America has a necessity: to stay connected for work, to remain close to their dear ones, to bridge distances, to access education and services, to run businesses and navigate daily challenges and opportunities. And right there, Millicom Tigo and the rest of the Digital sector come into play making sure digital inclusion is a reality.

Our purpose, to build reliable and sustainable digital highways comes to life every day. This is the path forward. These actions have an influence on both the present and the future of the region, considering that the progress and competitiveness of nations are inextricably tied to investments in digital infrastructure. For decades, a nation’s progress was gauged by the expansion of its roadways. Today, the deployment of networks carries immense significance, serving as a foundational pillar not only for achieving inclusivity but also for nurturing a country’s development. We remain mindful of this aspect, which is why we carry out our digital education programs which have so far benefitted over 2 million women, teachers, parents, and children.

It is crucial for the public and private sectors to synergize, each contributing their expertise, priorities, and capacities to the improvement of the region, ultimately focusing on the communities which rely at the core of our purpose if we wish to make sure everyone will embrace the digital present and future.

The ideas and opinions expressed in this insight are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect those of ITU and UNESCO or the Broadband Commission. The mention of specific companies, products or services does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ITU or UNESCO or Broadband Commission in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.