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Caribbean Coalition

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The GSMA North America’s Caribbean Coalition is an initiative dedicated to enhancing the telecommunications landscape throughout the Caribbean. This coalition aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and resilience within the region’s telecommunications sector, addressing unique challenges and leveraging opportunities to drive digital advancement.

The Caribbean Telecommunications Industry

The Caribbean telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving, with significant advancements towards a digital future. However, disparities in access and infrastructure remain a challenge for some regions. The GSMA North America’s Caribbean Coalition plays a crucial role in addressing these issues, promoting digital inclusion, and supporting the growth of a resilient telecommunications ecosystem.

For a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Caribbean telecommunications industry and the efforts being made to bridge the digital divide, you can visit this page.

Roundtable at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024

One of the key events organized by the Caribbean Coalition was the roundtable titled “Resilient Connectivity for Island Nations” held at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona in 2024. This event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss strategies for building robust and resilient telecommunications networks in island nations, which face distinct challenges due to their geographic and environmental conditions. The roundtable provided valuable insights into overcoming these challenges and highlighted successful case studies from various Caribbean nations.

For more details, you can read the full recap of the event here.

RIG 92 in Puerto Rico

Another significant event organized by the GSMA North America’s Caribbean Coalition was the RIG 92 meeting held in Puerto Rico. This event focused on regional issues and collaboration opportunities within the telecommunications industry. Participants discussed regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, and innovative solutions tailored to the Caribbean’s unique needs. The meeting was instrumental in forging stronger ties between stakeholders and driving forward regional initiatives.

To learn more about the discussions and outcomes of RIG 92, you can access the recap here.

Conclusion

The GSMA North America’s Caribbean Coalition is committed to enhancing connectivity, fostering innovation, and ensuring resilient telecommunications networks across the Caribbean. Through events like the MWC Barcelona roundtable and the RIG 92 meeting in Puerto Rico, the coalition continues to drive forward critical conversations and initiatives that benefit the entire region. Please keep an eye out for Caribbean Coalition events at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas 2024.