In a GSMA report presented today, the mobile industry calls for maintaining policies that work well and updating regulation that no longer reflects market realities.
1 October 2025, Santiago, Chile: The GSMA, which represents the mobile sector worldwide, today published “Chile 2030: Policies for the Digital (R)evolution”, a set of ICT policy proposals targeted at candidates in the presidential election on 16 November.
The document, presented to candidates during the País Digital Summit, highlights the successes that have enabled 98% 4G population coverage and a rapid rollout of 5G, with 30% of mobile connections already on this technology. The challenge is to maintain and strengthen effective policies, such as non-revenue-generating spectrum auctions, while focusing reforms on genuine areas for improvement. The GSMA emphasises the need to rethink regulatory asymmetries between operators and major digital platforms to ensure more efficient use of mobile networks.
The document sets out recommendations under four key pillars of action:
- New regulatory vision. Modern regulation should reflect the current convergent nature of the digital market (same service, same rules), be supported by a regulator with oversight over the entire ecosystem, and review interactions between different actors. In this regard, it is essential to reassess the current internet model, in which four major digital platforms generate over 60% of Chile’s mobile traffic without efficiency incentives or responsibility for network sustainability.
- Spectrum policy. Ensuring timely access to spectrum at reasonable costs and conditions must remain a priority. Securing the necessary spectrum for 5G success requires the next government to formalise the use of the upper 6 GHz band for licensed mobile services. Likewise, simplifying the Telecommunications Services Electromagnetic Radiation standard is key to avoiding unjustified operational costs, given the established international safety guidelines.
- Digital infrastructure deployment. Reforming the Antenna Law to remove administrative barriers to the installation of mobile sites is essential to accelerate the expansion and improvement of connectivity services. Recognising quality of service as a competitive attribute is the best incentive for operators to invest in delivering superior user experiences.
- Ethical and sustainable innovation. Government policies will play a crucial role in driving artificial intelligence and creating incentives to promote energy efficiency.
“Chile’s strong digital leadership provides the next government with a solid foundation to make a qualitative leap and make public policy decisions that position the country at the forefront of digital development. Adopting regulatory frameworks that reflect the reality of the digital ecosystem is crucial to advancing inclusion and innovation,” said Lucas Gallitto, Director for Latin America, GSMA.
The document “Chile 2030: Policies for the Digital (R)evolution*, containing 11 specific recommendations, is available for download here.
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