The website for the "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union" summarizes the regulatory framework, procedures, market information and other topics of interest to exporting SMEs.
The Ministry of Economy of El Salvador has put online a "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union", a website which aims to present the content and the benefits of the Association Agreement in a format which is simple and accessible, so that Central American exporters and importers can receive this information and maximize opportunities.
Comparison and analysis of both fixed and mobile connection charges.
An article by Jorge Coj Sam on The Black Box comments that, “a detailed analysis of the cost per Kbps with different companies in the Mexican and Central American markets uncovers several surprises”.
Comparing the cost of different connection speeds reveals a clear advantage in Costa Rica where charges are the lowest at most of the speeds offered.
In 2015 Central America will sell $2 billion in paid television and broadband services, both wireless and cable.
A report from consulting company Signals Telecom foresees a battle in broadband services, as the average speeds offered in Central America are below South American and Caribbean averages.
They also expect competition to cause improvements in 3G coverage, and the introduction of more added value services.
Future consumption in Guatemala is being shaped by growing urbanization and a very young demographic structure.
Business are starting to pay attention to and take advantage of the fact that almost half of the population are children, thus getting ready to build a solid base of potential loyal customers.
Besides, urbanization is increasing the role of women in the workforce, increasing household income and modifying consumption habits.