USTDA Latin America and Caribbean Next Generation Networks Business Briefing

Business Briefing

BUSINESS BRIEFING

Meet Telecommunications Leaders Driving Digital Infrastructure Investment Across Latin America and the Caribbean

USTDA invites U.S. companies to engage directly with senior telecommunications and digital infrastructure leaders from Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Jamaica to learn about upcoming project opportunities and showcase American next-generation communications technologies, services, and solutions.

Business Opportunities

5G & Next-Generation Networks
Private Wireless and Open RAN
AI, Automation and Cybersecurity
Satellite, Fiber & Last-Mile Connectivity
Digital Infrastructure & Data Centers
Network Testing & Analytics

Tuatara Group is organizing this Business Briefing on behalf of USTDA. To learn more about this event and the Reverse Trade Mission, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com or +1.301.335.1725

Delegation

DELEGATION

Ms. Paola Vélez Marroquín, Commissioner, Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC), Colombia
Mr. Adolfo Arias Echandi, Head of Division, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (Grupo ICE), Costa Rica
Mr. Mauricio Barrantes, Director General, Radiográfica Costarricense (RACSA), Costa Rica
Mr. Francisco Herrera Guerrero, Encargado DAS, Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (INDOTEL), Dominican Republic
Mr. Ronald Spina, Director General, Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT), Ecuador
Ms. Kaydian Smith Newton, Principal Director, Telecommunications, Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Jamaica
Ms. Evona Channer, Deputy Director General, Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Jamaica

Delegate Organizations

Colombia

Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) — Colombia’s national regulator for telecommunications, audiovisual services, and postal markets, responsible for setting sector rules, promoting competition, ensuring service quality, and protecting user rights.
Cámara Colombiana de Informática y Telecomunicaciones (CCIT) — A private‑sector industry association that represents Colombia’s ICT and telecom companies, promoting digital policy, sector development, and public–private dialogue.

Costa Rica

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (Grupo ICE) — Costa Rica’s state‑owned electricity and telecommunications conglomerate responsible for national power generation, transmission, and telecom services.
RACSA (Radiográfica Costarricense S.A.) — A Grupo ICE subsidiary providing government digital services, secure connectivity, cloud solutions, and national digital‑identity platforms.

Dominican Republic

Indotel (Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones) — The Dominican Republic’s national telecommunications regulator overseeing spectrum management, licensing, consumer protection, and competition in the telecom sector.

Ecuador

CNT (Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) — Ecuador’s state‑owned telecommunications operator providing fixed, mobile, broadband, and enterprise connectivity services nationwide.

Jamaica

Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications — The government ministry responsible for national policy and oversight in energy, transportation infrastructure, and telecommunications development.
Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) — Jamaica’s independent regulator for electricity, water, and telecommunications, ensuring fair competition, service quality, and consumer protection.

Background

BACKGROUND

Governments and telecommunications operators across Latin America and the Caribbean are making unprecedented investments to expand broadband access, deploy secure 5G networks, modernize telecommunications infrastructure, and accelerate digital transformation. As these markets pursue ambitious national connectivity strategies, they are seeking trusted partners and innovative U.S. technologies to support the development of resilient, secure, and future-ready communications networks.

At this briefing, U.S. companies can learn more about specific efforts and meet one-on-one with delegates.

Registration

REGISTRATION

Business Briefing:

Next Generation Mobile Network Project Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean

October 20, 2026 l 9 AM | USTDA Business Center - Arlington, VA

1101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, 22209

Agenda

09:00 AM - Registration

09:30 AM - Welcome and Introductions

09:45 AM - Delegate Presentations: Projects and Initiatives

11:00 AM - Networking Break

11:30 AM - Delegate Presentations: Projects and Initiatives

12:30 PM - Networking Lunch

01:15 PM - One-on-One Meetings: Attendees will have a chance to sign up for one-on-one meetings with the delegates.

There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required for security purposes.

Attendance to this event is limited to U.S. and individuals, firms, or consultants from the participating countries as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.USTDA.gov.

About USTDA

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ABOUT USTDA

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions.

USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. USTDA also hosts activities that promote infrastructure partnerships with the United States.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

1101 Wilson Boulevard

Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

Phone: +1-703-875-4357

www.ustda.gov