Claro Honduras picks Enensys IPTV monitoring system
HONDURAS 15 JUN

Claro Honduras picks Enensys IPTV monitoring system

Media delivery specialist Enensys said it has partnered with reseller Igetel to deploy its StreamProbe IPTV monitoring platform for Claro Honduras (America Movil), at a video operations centre in San Pedro Sula. The rollout covers more than 200 IPTV channels and is designed to provide end-to-end visibility of the operator's video delivery chain.

Colombia invests COP 25 bln in Magdalena fibre expansion
COLOMBIA 15 JUN

Colombia invests COP 25 bln in Magdalena fibre expansion

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) said it has invested COP 25 billion alongside the National Academic Network of Advanced Technology (RENATA) to deploy around 342 kilometres of fibre-optic cable in the northern Magdalena department. The project has connected 14,158 families across the municipalities of Remolino, Ciénaga, Pueblo Viejo and Sitionuevo, as well as the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia and Buenavista.

Chile launches cable removal project in Coquimbo region
CHILE 15 JUN

Chile launches cable removal project in Coquimbo region

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has announced the launch of a cable removal and network reorganisation programme in the Coquimbo region, targeting disused wiring and inactive aerial infrastructure across its 15 municipalities. The initiative, led by the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications and coordinated with industry group IDICAM, is being carried out by operators ClaroVTR, Entel and Movistar, with work already underway in La Serena.

Northeast Brazil to get broadband boost with BRL 74 mln Fust funding
BRAZIL 15 JUN

Northeast Brazil to get broadband boost with BRL 74 mln Fust funding

Over 10 million Brazilians in the northeastern states of Pernambuco, Paraiba and Ceara are set to receive high-speed internet access thanks to a BRL 73.8 million investment from the Fund for the Universalisation of Telecommunications Services (Fust). The project, spearheaded by Aloo Telecom and supported by the Ministry of Communications and BNDES, will construct 1,200 kilometres of underground fibre-optic network, connecting 12 municipalities and creating a new data transmission route between Recife and Fo

Brazil and EU forge digital partnership
BRAZIL 15 JUN

Brazil and EU forge digital partnership

Brazil and the European Union have formalised a Digital Partnership to establish international cooperation in critical areas such as data governance, AI, 5G and 6G network infrastructure development, high-capacity connectivity, and digital public goods and services platforms. Beyond bilateral initiatives, the partnership will also involve political coordination in major global forums like the UN, G20, ITU, Unesco and ICANN, as well as technical standardisation bodies such as ISO, IEEE and 3GPP.

Moody's latest to cut Televisa rating
MEXICO 15 JUN

Moody's latest to cut Televisa rating

Ratings agency Moody's has followed S&P Global in downgrading the credit rating of Mexico's Grupo Televisa to 'Ba2' from 'Ba1'. Moody's said the downgrade reflects Televisa's "slower than expected" progress as a result of limited improvements in revenue, profitability and market share in its core broadband business.

Over 21 mln Brazilians could watch FIFA World Cup with experimental TV 3.0 signal
BRAZIL 12 JUN

Over 21 mln Brazilians could watch FIFA World Cup with experimental TV 3.0 signal

Over 21 million Brazilians in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro will have the opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup men's football tournament through an experimental TV 3.0 signal that marks a new era of digital television in Brazil. To access the full range of enhanced features, residents in these areas will need to purchase a converter.

Brazil's 4G expansion connects over 2 mln rural residents in 3 years
BRAZIL 12 JUN

Brazil's 4G expansion connects over 2 mln rural residents in 3 years

In the past three years, over 2 million Brazilians in rural areas have gained access to 4G mobile internet, thanks to an initiative led by the Ministry of Communications. This expansion has reached 2,902 locations across Brazil, providing essential mobile broadband, telephony and digital services to areas previously unconnected. The Northeast region leads this expansion with 956 new connections since 2023, followed by the Southeast (749 areas), South (571), North (426) and Midwest (200).

V.tal to roll out 4G and 5G internet on Sao Paulo Metro Line 4
BRAZIL 12 JUN

V.tal to roll out 4G and 5G internet on Sao Paulo Metro Line 4

Brazilian mobility infrastructure company Motiva has partnered with neutral network operator V.tal to progressively roll out 4G and 5G internet service in the tunnels and stations of Sao Paulo subway's yellow Line 4 from July. By the end of the year, five stations will be equipped with the new infrastructure, namely Vila Sonia-Prof. Elisabeth Tenreiro, Sao Paulo-Morumbi, Butanta, Pinheiros, and Faria Lima-Pagbank. While existing equipment helps reduce signal dead zones, the new integrated technology will le

Peruvians port nearly 545,000 lines in May
PERU 12 JUN

Peruvians port nearly 545,000 lines in May

A total of 544,837 Peruvian mobile users ported their phone number to another operator in May 2026, up 25,000 on the previous month's figure, according to the latest data from telecom regulator Osiptel. The vast majority (425,000, or 78% of the total) corresponded to the postpay segment, the fourth highest figure since the MNP mechanism was relaunched in July 2014, said the watchdog.

Mercado Libre launches eSIM service in Mexico with AT&T
MEXICO 12 JUN

Mercado Libre launches eSIM service in Mexico with AT&T

Mercado Libre has entered Mexico's mobile connectivity market through a partnership with AT&T, offering telecommunications services under the latter's WIM brand via eSIM technology. The move marks an expansion of the Latin American e-commerce giant's digital services ecosystem, enabling users to activate mobile connectivity quickly via a fully digital process. 

Dazn to air DSports channels in five LatAm countries
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 12 JUN

Dazn to air DSports channels in five LatAm countries

Sports streaming service Dazn has signed a multi-year agreement with DSports, part of Vrio Corp, to carry its channels across five Latin American markets ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal will make DSports, DSports2 and DSports+ available to subscribers in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay, including live access to all 104 matches of the tournament.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 12 JUN

FreeCast expands DirecTV relationship across residential and partner networks

US streaming TV service FreeCast said it has expanded its partnership with DirecTV, allowing the latter's services to be distributed across FreeCast's direct-to-consumer offerings and its platform-as-a-service network. The move is designed to enhance content access for consumers while strengthening FreeCast's value proposition to its partners through a more unified entertainment experience.

BRAZIL 11 JUN

Brazil's Minas Gerais to expand 4G coverage in rural areas

The 'Hello, Minas!' programme coordinated by state planning secretariat Seplag-MG (Secretaria de Estado de Planejamento e Gestao de Minas Gerais) is launching its third phase, intending to install up to 140 new antennas. The scheme aims to expand mobile telephony and 4G internet access to rural areas and underserved locations in the state of Minas Gerais.

BRAZIL 11 JUN

V.tal re-elects executive board for two-year term

V.tal's board of directors has unanimously re-elected its four executive officers for a two-year term, namely Felipe Campos as CEO, Beatriz Landi Laterza as legal director, Bruno Giovenazzi as CFO and Jose Miguel Vilela as investor relations officer. This decision maintains the current leadership structure of the Brazilian telecommunications infrastructure company, which operates as a neutral network, data centre provider, and owns the retail broadband unit Nio.

ARGENTINA 11 JUN

Claro Argentina strikes deal with DSports to air 2026 World Cup

Claro Argentina (America Movil) announced an agreement with Latin American sports channel DSports (Vrio Corp) to broadcast all 104 matches of the Fifa 2026 World Cup. As a result, Claro TV and Claro Video customers signed up to the 'Grilla TV20' and 'Grilla TV120 Mundial' packages will be able to view World Cup matches via the DSports and DSports 2 channels in dial nos. 116 and 117.

MEXICO 11 JUN

AT&T boosts network capacity at Mexico City stadium for World Cup opener

AT&T Mexico said it has substantially expanded network capacity at Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match on 11 June in preparation for a surge in mobile data traffic from tens of thousands of fans. The stadium will be hosting around 90,000 attendees, the vast majority of which are likely to use mobile services during the event to share content, access information and communicate.

PARAGUAY 10 JUN

Paraguay deploys Starlink to connect rural schools and clinics

Paraguay's state-run operator Copaco has begun deploying 1,600 Starlink satellite internet kits to connect schools and healthcare centres in rural areas, the government. The digital inclusion initiative aims to provide high-speed connectivity to more than 50,000 students and teachers, with the first 100 units already installed in the remote Chaco region.

CHILE 10 JUN

Wom tests 5G Advanced with 1024 QAM in Chile

Chilean operator Wom has begun testing 5G Advanced technology in Chile by deploying 1024 QAM, a modulation technique designed to increase data transmission capacity and improve network performance. The pilot is being conducted on Wom's existing 5G infrastructure in partnership with Qualcomm, requiring no additional hardware upgrades.

PERU 9 JUN

Peruvian mobile lines top 39 mln in Q1

The number of active Peruvian mobile lines climbed 2.9 percent year on year to reach 39.4 million at the end of March 2026, up from 38.3 million a year earlier, according to the latest data from telecommunications regulator Osiptel. Total lines (with or without traffic) came to 42.2 million. Active postpay lines reached a record 20.6 million at the end of the first quarter, up 12.4 percent year on year and equivalent to 52.3 percent of the total, said the watchdog.

COLOMBIA 8 JUN

SES, TV Isla to bring high-speed broadband to Colombia's Providencia Island

Satellite services provider SES and Colombian telecom operator TV Isla announced plans to expand broadband access on Providencia Island using a hybrid satellite connectivity system that combines Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity. The aim is to address longstanding connectivity gaps on the remote Caribbean island by delivering resilient, high‑performance internet to around 7,000 residents and a steady flow of tourists, said the partners.

ECUADOR 8 JUN

CNT Ecuador expands 5G network to Santo Domingo

Ecuador's state-owned operator CNT has announced the activation of 5G in Santo Domingo, the country's fourth-largest city, expanding the service to a total of eight localities, including Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta, Ambato, Portoviejo and Salinas. CNT said it installed 5G base stations throughout Santo Domingo to meet surging data demands and enable customers to access far higher browsing speeds, lower latency and a more stable connection.

ARGENTINA 8 JUN

Claro Argentina completes modular data centre in Buenos Aires

Claro Argentina (America Movil) has inaugurated a data centre in Buenos Aires built by local specialist Datawaves and Fibratel's unit /fdata. The operator first announced a USD 30 million investment to set up a modular facility in the south of Buenos Aires in 2024, to complement its existing Olleros unit in the north.

BRAZIL 7 JUN

Padtec creates Marine Networks unit, acquires LEV Brasil

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is expanding its presence in the subsea infrastructure market by creating a new unit, Padtec Marine Networks (PMN). It will focus on developing and implementing subsea and coastal infrastructure projects. This marks Padtec's return to a market where it previously had a strong presence. Additionally, Padtec is acquiring 85 percent of LEV Brasil, which specialises in planning, environmental licensing, geotechnical studies, engineering, construction supervisi

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