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 This band constitutes an adequate technical solution to respond to the high demand of broadband spectrum for the provision of services, due to the fact that it presents a very low probability of interference between links; providing high data transmission capacities for the deployment of network links (backhaul) and last mile radio links, in addition to the easy installation of equipment, the bandwidths that use 250MHz base channelization plans and the high performance levels (throughput) that can be reached per channel. This band constitutes an adequate technical solution to respond to the high demand of broadband spectrum for the provision of services, due to the fact that it presents a very low probability of interference between links; providing high data transmission capacities for the deployment of network links (backhaul) and last mile radio links, in addition to the easy installation of equipment, the bandwidths that use 250MHz base channelization plans and the high performance levels (throughput) that can be reached per channel.
  
-The Ministry of ICT may establish discounts on the consideration for the use of the radio spectrum in cases where the sole purpose is the development of social telecommunications programs or projects.+The Ministry of ICT (MinTIC) may establish discounts on the consideration for the use of the radio spectrum in cases where the sole purpose is the development of social telecommunications programs or projects.
  
  
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 ==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ==== ==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ====
  
-===== Libre Router homologation =====+ 
 +==== Libre Router homologation ====
  
 Consultations about the homologation of the LibreRouter were conducted with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MinTIC), the National Spectrum Agency (ANE) and the Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC). It was determined that the entity in charge of homologation in Colombia is the CRC, to whom a consultation was sent regarding the need for homologation of the LibreRouter. After some exchanges in which the CRC requested more specific information on the equipment such as brand, model, manufacturer, technical specifications, block diagram, which were sent with the support of AlterMundi's team, a letter was received notifying that "the equipment of the brand LIBREROUTER, model LR1, manufactured by DRAGINO, is not currently required to complete the approval process before the CRC, in accordance with the provisions of CRC Resolutions 5162 of 2017 and 5300 of 2018. Consequently, the terminals associated with the aforementioned brand and model are not required to go through the process of obtaining the respective 'Certificate of Approval'". The complete CRC response letter is available at:  Consultations about the homologation of the LibreRouter were conducted with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MinTIC), the National Spectrum Agency (ANE) and the Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC). It was determined that the entity in charge of homologation in Colombia is the CRC, to whom a consultation was sent regarding the need for homologation of the LibreRouter. After some exchanges in which the CRC requested more specific information on the equipment such as brand, model, manufacturer, technical specifications, block diagram, which were sent with the support of AlterMundi's team, a letter was received notifying that "the equipment of the brand LIBREROUTER, model LR1, manufactured by DRAGINO, is not currently required to complete the approval process before the CRC, in accordance with the provisions of CRC Resolutions 5162 of 2017 and 5300 of 2018. Consequently, the terminals associated with the aforementioned brand and model are not required to go through the process of obtaining the respective 'Certificate of Approval'". The complete CRC response letter is available at: 
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 https://redescomunitarias.co/es/noticias/librerouter-con-via-libre-para-ser-probado-en-redes-comunitarias-en-colombia https://redescomunitarias.co/es/noticias/librerouter-con-via-libre-para-ser-probado-en-redes-comunitarias-en-colombia
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 This letter certifies that the LibreRouter is exempt from the homologation process in Colombian territory. This letter certifies that the LibreRouter is exempt from the homologation process in Colombian territory.
  
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 ===== Access to Spectrum ===== ===== Access to Spectrum =====
 +In 2025 after 10 years of sustained policy advocacy efforts of Colnodo, rural communities and LocNet, MinTIC finally announced that they would consider refarming of the 900 MHz band which was IMT band, for fixed wireless internet access. With this, an unprecedented process of spectrum allocation for unconnected or underserved rural communities organized as "connectivity communities" and also for small, local ISPs was started. Below is a timeline of milestones, summarized. 
 +| Date         | Event                                                         |                                  Phase               |
 +| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
 +| June 2, 2025 | MINTIC opens public consultation for Connectivity Communities | Public Consultation |
 +| June 3, 2025 | ANE publishes proposal to flexibilize 900 MHz band                     Proposal            |
 +| July 1, 2025 | Public consultation deadline                    | Public Consultation |
 +2026 timeline.
 +| Date                       | Event                                                                                    | Phase                  
 +| January 26, 2026           | ANE Resolution 000028 - 900 MHz refarming for fixed wireless (896-915 MHz + 941-960 MHz) | Refarming              |
 +| January 27-29, 2026        | Expression of Interest period begins                                                     | Expression of Interest |
 +| April 19, 2026             | Expression of Interest deadline closes                                                   | Expression of Interest |
 +| April 21, 2026             | Two socialization sessions (PRST/ISPs + Communities)                                     | Socialization          |
 +| May 6, 2026                | MINTIC Resolutions 01700 & 01701 - Spectrum allocation conditions                        | Resolutions            |
 +| May 6, 2026                | PSO application period opens via SGE                                                     | PSO Application        |
 +| May 13, 2026               | Application submission deadline                                                          | PSO Application        |
 +| June 12, 2026              | Preliminary evaluation: 12 approved (9 Communities + 3 PRST/ISPs)                        | Evaluation             |
 +| June 12-18, 2026           | Observations period on preliminary report                                                | Evaluation             |
 +| June 19-30, 2026           | ANE technical analysis (coverage overlap verification)                                   | ANE Analysis           |
 +| July 2026 (estimated)      | Definitive Evaluation Report published by MINTIC                                         | Final Evaluation       |
 +| August 2026 (estimated)    | PSO Adjudication Resolution issued (granting spectrum permits)                           | Adjudication           |
 +| September 2026 (estimated) | Formal permit issuance to approved applicants                                            | Permit Issuance        |
 +| October 2026 (estimated)   | 10-year permit validity period begins                                                    | Permit Term            |
  
 +From 3500 expressions of interest, only 35 appicants showed up for both categories of uses: community, not-forprofit applicants and small for-profits ISP´s. From those 35 only 9 CCCIs applications were approved and 3 for ISPs. Public consultation was opened but not under Convention 169 for Indigenous peoples rules. When expression of interest was sought, MinTIC had not published the final technical, regulatory and economic conditions of such spectrum permits. All 9 CCCIs accompanied by Colnodo were approved and will get spectrum for 10 years, at no cost for spectrum use but will have to contribute as "Telecom Providers" to USF, CRC quotas, etc. Only one allocation of 2X5 MHz per community will be possible unless in the second year of use, community holder proves it needs more bandwidth to operate efficiently.
 ==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ==== ==== Technical and Administrative Requirements ====
  
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 +countryprofile.regName : Commission on the Regulation of Communications
 +countryprofile.regAcronym : CRC
 +countryprofile.regUrl : https://www.crcom.gov.co/
 +countryprofile.regTwitter : https://twitter.com/CRCCol
 +countryprofile.regEmail : atencioncliente@crcom.gov.co
 +countryprofile.minName : Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies
 +countryprofile.minAcronym : MinTIC
 +countryprofile.minUrl : https://www.mintic.gov.co
 +countryprofile.minTwitter : https://twitter.com/Ministerio_TIC
 +countryprofile.minEmail : minticresponde@mintic.gov.co
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