Identifier
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03TEGUCIGALPA980
2003-04-25 20:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tegucigalpa
Cable title:  

WIRELESS INTERNET SURVEY: HONDURAS

Tags:  ECPS ECON ETRD HO 
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UNCLAS TEGUCIGALPA 000980 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECPS ECON ETRD HO
SUBJECT: WIRELESS INTERNET SURVEY: HONDURAS

REF: SECSTATE 85946

UNCLAS TEGUCIGALPA 000980

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECPS ECON ETRD HO
SUBJECT: WIRELESS INTERNET SURVEY: HONDURAS

REF: SECSTATE 85946


1. In response to reftel request, Post provides the
following information regarding the use of Wireless
Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technologies in Honduras.


2. According to the National Telecommunications
Commission (Conatel),Honduras has not yet allocated
any unlicensed radio-frequency spectrum for use by Wi-
Fi and similar wireless technologies. Equipment
utilizing broadband spectrum technologies, such as Wi-
Fi, are subject to a general license granted through
Conatel's resolution NR016/00. Honduran telecom norm
does not make any distinction between indoor and
outdoor use for radio-frequency allocations. Effective
radiated power radio-frequency devices, with a rate
equal or less than 10 milliwatts, are subject to a
general license allowing them to operate freely.


3. In Honduras, Wi-Fi systems can be used without a
license, as equipment utilizing broadband spectrum
technologies are only subject to a general license,
granted through Conatel's resolution NR016/00.


4. Wi-Fi systems can be used for commercial purposes as
long as the operator has an exploitation permit for
public use.


5. At present, there are no commercial Wi-Fi networks
that provide service to the public operating in
Honduras. In the event that Wi Fi systems are used,
these would only be allowed for data transmission
operations connected via satellite or cable TV
networks.

Pierce