Chile releases tender for fiber optic concession
Date
July 28, 2016
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The Government of Chile has launched the tender process for the Fibra Optica Austral telecom PPP project, which aims to implement a core fiber optic network linking the Chilean regions of Los Lagos, Aysen and Magallanes.
The project comprises the development of a fiber optic network that will consist of an undersea layout and three terrestrials fiber optic lines.
Additionally, it will incorporate new high-capacity services, access and applications for users.
The total budget for the project is CLP62.3 billion (US$92.8 million).
Private developers interested in the project must submit their proposals within 74 days following the release of the tender documents which was on July 5.
You can read the tender document here.
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