Date de publication: 18 juillet 2008
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Telefonica Moviles ColombiaS.A..Lieu
Description
The project consists in the capacity and geographical expansion of an enhanced data rate for GSM- (EDGE) based mobile telecommunications network and the introduction of an UMTS broadband mobile network of thesecond-largest mobile operator in Colombia.
Objectifs
Contributing to
i) support EU presence in Latin America through Foreign Direct Investment,
ii) contribute to the economic development of Colombia and
iii) allow the transfer of European technology and know-how.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
Up to EUR 100.00 million.
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 350.00 million.
Aspects environnementaux
If the project was located in Europe, it would not fall under Annex I or II of EIA directive 85/337/EEC, amended by directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC. Mobile networks based on GSM/UMTS technology have limited environmental effects. The visual impact of base station towers or other impacts (e.g. EMF radiation) can be mitigated by appropriate construction and operation measures
Passation des marchés
The promoter is a private company operating in a liberalised sector of telecommunication services. The procedures relevant for the project will be checked during appraisal.
Statut
Signé - 5/03/2009