The Organismo Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones (OSIPTEL) has initiated an early public consultation to support the design of a regulatory framework for implementing a telecommunications regulatory sandbox in Peru.

The initiative aims to promote innovation and improve the delivery of telecommunications services by allowing companies to test new technologies, services, or business models in a controlled and supervised environment.

Through the consultation, OSIPTEL seeks input from operators, technology companies, experts, and citizens regarding key aspects of the proposed framework, including project selection criteria, risk management measures, and evaluation indicators.

Stakeholders may submit comments and responses to the consultation questions until March 16, 2026. The feedback received will support the development of a future regulatory framework enabling experimental telecom projects under regulatory supervision.

By launching this consultation, Peru moves toward adopting regulatory innovation mechanisms commonly used internationally to encourage the development of emerging technologies while safeguarding consumer protection and market stability

The regulatory development consists of an early-stage consultation aimed at collecting stakeholder feedback before drafting a regulatory framework for implementing a telecommunications regulatory sandbox.

At this stage, the initiative does not introduce binding regulations, technical requirements, certification processes, or compliance obligations for telecommunications operators or equipment manufacturers. Instead, it represents a preparatory phase designed to gather industry perspectives and identify potential regulatory approaches.

The sandbox model would allow innovative telecom services or technologies to be tested in a controlled environment with temporary regulatory flexibility, while the regulator evaluates potential risks and market impacts.

Therefore, the immediate impact on regulatory compliance for industry stakeholders remains limited, as no regulatory obligations or enforcement mechanisms have yet been established.

Who?

• Telecommunications operators in Peru
• Technology companies developing innovative telecom services
• Digital service providers exploring new telecom business models
• Regulatory and public policy teams monitoring telecom regulatory developments
• Industry stakeholders interested in participating in sandbox experimentation

Conclusion

This regulatory development is classified as Low Impact, since it only initiates an early consultation process and does not introduce enforceable regulatory changes, technical requirements, or market access conditions. However, it may lead to future regulatory developments related to innovation testing mechanisms in the telecommunications sector.