SUMMARY

This project has the objective of offering access to information and communications technologies to the country’s rural communities by means of the nationwide implementation of 1,050 rural Internet establishments.

The winning operator must provide connectivity for providing Internet.

The MTC will be responsible for undertaking induction of demand (dissemination and training) efforts.

SHORT-LISTING REQUIRMENT

To be defined in the process terms and conditions

ADVANTAGES OF THE PROPOSAL

Investment in a stable, dynamic country open to foreign investment; A clear and transparent legal and regulatory framework that promotes private investment in telecommunications; A regulatory body with broad proven experience in the sector; A transparent, equitable and objective process for granting the concession Development of additional services based on the technological platform constructed.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRANSACTION OFFERED

Since this deals with the transfer of intangible assets, the mode applicable will be as established in Section a) of Article 2 of Legislative Decree Nº 674

STATE COMMITMENTS

To provide the co-financing required for the project

INVESTMENT COMMITMENTS

The supply, operation and maintenance of the telecommunications infrastructure necessary for Internet access

THIRD PARTY COMMITMENTS

OSIPTEL and the MTC will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the project.

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

The project will have co-financing. The amount of investment estimated for the Rural Telecommunications Project is US $ 9 million

PROCESS STATUS

The Private investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSIÓN) executive board agreement was ratified September 13, 2006; it was agreed to incorporate the "Implementation of Rural Telecommunications- Rural Internet” program into the private investment promotion process. Supreme Resolution N° 083-2006-EF gave the PROINVERSIÓN Title and Projects Committee the responsibility of going forward with the private investment promotion process for the "Implementation of Rural Telecommunicas- Rural Internet” program indicated in the preceding paragraph.

SCHEDULE