The remainder of the market is distributed between Claro and Telefónica, according to data from the International Telecommunications Union.

"... the number of cell phones in Guatemala has doubled during the past 5 years. In 2003 there were 49 phones for each 100 inhabitants. This figure was 109 in 2008", reported Elperiodico.com.gt.

Source: elperiodico.com.gt

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