Luis Furlán
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Luis Furlán is a pivotal figure in Guatemala's technological history, recognized for establishing the country's first connection to the global internet in 1990 through the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. His advocacy for open access and equitable internet use laid the groundwork for the digital revolution in Guatemala, which saw significant growth after the telecommunications sector was liberalized in 1995.
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Luis Furlán is the director of the Center for Applied Informatics Studies at the University of the Valley of Guatemala, discussing the digital communication habits of youth.
¿Por qué preferimos textearnos a hablarnos por teléfono?Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·
Guatemala· 2025-09-28
Guatemala· 2025-09-28
Luis Furlán achieved the first connection of Guatemala to the global internet through a telephone line.
un campo de batalla por el poderPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-03-30
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