Gilberto Guitarte, president of the FTTH Council’s LATAM Chapter, talks FTTH in Latin America

Carriers in Latin America are showing an increasing interest in fiber to the home (FTTH). The FTTH Council’s Latin America Chapter is supporting this movement by providing information on the benefits of FTTH and best practices for FTTH deployment. Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy recently spoke with Gilberto “GG” Guitarte, president of the FTTH Council LATAM Chapter, about FTTH in Latin America, the chapter’s recent annual conference, and plans for the future.

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Stephen Hardy

Editorial Director and Associate Publisher

Stephen Hardy has covered fiber optics for more than 15 years, and communications and technology for more than 30 years. He is responsible for establishing and executing Lightwave's editorial strategy across its digital magazine, website, newsletters, research and other information products. He has won multiple awards for his writing.

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