Title :
Latin American telecommunications networks
Author :
Pachajoa-Burbano, Mario
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The early history of telecommunications in Latin America is briefly recounted. Some activities arising from international American conferences are described. Differences between Latin American and US networks are identified. An overview of current Latin American systems is followed by details of networks in Colombia, Uruguay, and Costa Rica.<>
Keywords :
telecommunication networks; Colombia; Costa Rica; Latin America; Uruguay; history; overview; telecommunications networks; Cities and towns; Communication cables; History; LAN interconnection; Rivers; Telecommunications; Telegraphy; Telephony; Underwater cables; Underwater vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE