Tigo invests COP 85 bln in Bogota 5G and fibre upgrade
COLOMBIA 11:19

Tigo invests COP 85 bln in Bogota 5G and fibre upgrade

Tigo Colombia (Millicom) said it has invested over COP 85 billion this year alone to significantly expand and upgrade its fixed and mobile infrastructure in Bogota. The company, which has recently been cleared to merge with Movistar Colombia, has reinforced more than 1,700 mobile sites and carried out 275 upgrades to fixed networks in the country's capital, benefiting some 2.4 million mobile and 200,000 landline customers.

Peruvian operators ink 5G concession contracts, commit to connecting 1,731 rural localities
PERU 10:44

Peruvian operators ink 5G concession contracts, commit to connecting 1,731 rural localities

Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced that the concession contracts for the allocation of 5G-compatible frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band have been signed with the operators Claro (America Movil), IntegraTel, Entel and Bitel (Viettel). The operators have committed to investing a total of USD 502.9 million and to close connectivity gaps by bringing 4G to over 180,000 users in 1,731 underserved localities over the next four years.

Claro Paraguay activates country's first 5G network with USD 35 mln investment
PARAGUAY 10:17

Claro Paraguay activates country's first 5G network with USD 35 mln investment

Claro (America Movil) has become the first operator to launch 5G services in Paraguay after securing 200 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band earlier this year. The network has been activated across 12 major cities, including Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, Coronel Oviedo and Pedro Juan Caballero following an initial investment of around USD 35 million.

Google ordered to eliminate restrictions on use of Android in Mexico
MEXICO 09:00

Google ordered to eliminate restrictions on use of Android in Mexico

Mexico's antitrust commission said it has successfully resolved a case relating to compatibility contracts that Google signed with smartphone manufacturers that limited the possibility of producing and distributing devices with systems other than Android, the OS used by 75.8 percent of the country's 94 million connected devices. The commission has accepted commitments from Google to remove such restrictions, in line with similar resolutions adopted by antitrust authorities in other countries in relation to

Brazil Senate approves USD 100 million IDB loan for broadband rollout
BRAZIL 18 DEC

Brazil Senate approves USD 100 million IDB loan for broadband rollout

The Brazilian Senate has approved a USD 100 million (BRL 550 million) loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the Ministry of Communications. This funding aims to extend broadband connectivity to municipalities with populations of up to 30,000, potentially benefiting 2.5 million people. The funds will establish a guarantee mechanism to help small ISPs access credit lines needed to expand broadband infrastructure, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas like riverside communities, indi

Brazilian ISPs expand into VoIP, TV and rural markets
BRAZIL 18 DEC

Brazilian ISPs expand into VoIP, TV and rural markets

A study by the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) indicates that the number of ISPs in Brazil has levelled off, but the sector is expanding into new markets and services. The ICT Providers 2024 survey conducted by Cetic.br estimates that there were 11,853 active ISPs in the country between September 2024 and April 2025, a figure similar to 2022 (11,630). 

Brazil seizes nearly 500,000 irregular telecom products
BRAZIL 18 DEC

Brazil seizes nearly 500,000 irregular telecom products

A major operation involving Brazil communications agency Anatel and the Federal Revenue Service at the Port of Imbituba resulted in the seizure of 470,000 unauthorised products. This joint effort between Anatel in Santa Catarina and the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service marks the largest confiscation of unapproved telecommunications products through their partnership, preventing these items from entering the national market. The seized items included common products like headphones, mobile phone chargers, s

Brazil's Mhnet Telecom rolls out 5G in Maravilha and Romelandia
BRAZIL 18 DEC

Brazil's Mhnet Telecom rolls out 5G in Maravilha and Romelandia

Brazilian regional operator Mhnet Telecom has officially launched 5G technology in Maravilha and Romelandia, two cities in the interior of the state of Santa Catarina. The 5G launch in Maravilha and Romelandia coincides with Mhnet Telecom's 23rd anniversary, with operations in five states and service to more than 300,000 customers.

RT-One secures BRL 15 billion for Brazilian data centre investment
BRAZIL 18 DEC

RT-One secures BRL 15 billion for Brazilian data centre investment

American tech multinational RT-One has secured BRL 15 billion in Brazil to construct data centres focused on AI, with plans to create the largest such facilities in Latin America, reported Folha de São Paulo. The initial launch is slated for 2026. RT-One has already broken ground on a mega-campus in Uberlândia (Minas Gerais), initially contracting 100 MW of power. They also have an agreement with Maringá (Parana) for a second 100 MW data centre and are assessing a third potential location. The funding round

TAM-1 cable lands in Costa Rica
COSTA RICA 18 DEC

TAM-1 cable lands in Costa Rica

Costa Rica's state-owned telecom operator ICE announced the arrival of the Trans American Fiber System's TAM-1 submarine cable in the Caribbean port city of Limón. The system, developed in partnership with ICE, is expected to expand Costa Rica's international capacity 23-fold when it begins operations in January 2026.

Total Play rating upgraded to B, with stable outlook
MEXICO 18 DEC

Total Play rating upgraded to B, with stable outlook

Mexican triple-play operator Total Play (Grupo Salinas) said international credit rating agency Fitch has upgraded the company's rating to 'B' from 'B-negative' with a stable outlook. Fitch has also raised the rating of Total Play's Senior Secured Notes to 'B' with a recovery rating of 'RR4' from 'B-'/'RR4' and the rating of its Senior Unsecured Notes to 'CCC+'/RR6 from 'CCC/RR6'.

Four bidders show interest in Brazil's Ligga Telecom - report
BRAZIL 17 DEC

Four bidders show interest in Brazil's Ligga Telecom - report

The sale of Brazilian regional broadband operator Ligga Telecom, owned by local businessman Nelson Tanure, is progressing with at least four interested parties, namely Vivo, Brasil TecPar and Sky, reports Valor Economico. Rothschild is managing the process, which has now entered the due diligence phase. Tanure aims to sell Ligga for approximately BRL 2 billion, close to the BRL 2.4 billion he originally paid for the asset. Operationally, Ligga reported BRL 1.27 billion in debt and BRL 407.8 million in cash

BRAZIL 17 DEC

Brazil to provide up to USD 500 million funding for TV 3.0

Brazil's External Financing Commission (Cofiex) has approved a request from the Ministry of Communications to secure up to USD 500 million (BRL 2.7 billion) in financing for the implementation of TV 3.0. The financing, to be structured with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), will allow broadcasters to begin the transition to a new digital television standard, DTV+.

BRAZIL 17 DEC

Algar Telecom migrates fixed-line telephony concession

Brazil's Algar Telecom has officially completed the migration of its fixed-line telephony concessions to the private regime. This change, published in the Official Gazette, follows the termination of its old concession contracts and the adaptation of its licenses to operate under a private service model. To facilitate this shift and retain its assets, Algar has committed to investments totalling BRL 240 million. These funds will be allocated to maintaining fixed-line telephony, developing fibre backhaul pro

BRAZIL 17 DEC

TIM Brasil to launch own influencer platform

TIM Brasil is launching its own influencer platform, aiming to recruit up to 50,000 creators by the end of 2026. This initiative, operated through a joint venture between Mynd and Stage agencies, is designed to significantly boost TIM's digital presence. The platform will officially debut in January, kicking off with campaigns for Big Brother Brasil, which TIM is sponsoring for the first time, and the Salvador Summer Festival.

BRAZIL 17 DEC

Brisanet surpasses 800,000 active mobile SIMs

Brazilian regional operator Brisanet reached over 800,000 active mobile SIM cards in November, after adding 51,517 new connections that month. This brings the total mobile base to 813,654, a 174 percent increase year-over-year. The company's mobile coverage now extends to 298 municipalities, reaching an estimated 14.68 million people, which is a 47.1 percent increase in covered population compared to November 2024.

CHILE 17 DEC

Entel extends Starlink-backed satellite connectivity service to iPhones

Entel Chile has announced the activation on iPhones of satellite connectivity services via Starlink's network. The company said iPhone users can now access a mobile signal to send SMS in areas where it has never been possible to deploy terrestrial infrastructure, even in seas up to 12 nautical miles from the coast.

PERU 17 DEC

Peru telco revenues rise 3% in year to September

Peru's leading telecom operators reported total revenues of PEN 12.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 3.0 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from regulator Osiptel. The result was mainly driven by higher revenues in mobile (+5.7%) and fixed internet (+8.6%) services, offset by falls in pay-TV and handset sales.

BRAZIL 16 DEC

Zain Omantel International enables 12,000km data link for remote robotic surgery

Zain Omantel International (ZOI) in cooperation with Zain Kuwait provided ultra-low latency connectivity over 12,000 km to enabled a Guinness World Record-breaking remote surgery. ZOI and Zain Kuwait worked in collaboration with Kuwait's ministry of health (MOH), Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and international partners to enable a surgical team in Kuwait to operate on a patient in Brazil in near real-time.

BRAZIL 16 DEC

Claro and TIM stand out for tower sharing in Brazil

Claro Brasil and TIM Brasil are the leading providers of towers for sharing among large mobile operators, according to research by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). Claro experienced a significant peak in tower supply in 2021, followed by a steady decline, while TIM showed moderate growth between 2020 and 2024, with a slight dip in 2025. In terms of demand, Vivo and TIM have the highest number of fulfilled requests for tower sharing. The report indicates approximately 6,000 requests for shari

EL SALVADOR 16 DEC

Liberty Networks to build El Salvador's first undersea cable by 2028

Liberty Networks said it has been selected by El Salvador's telecommunications regulator Siget to design and build the country's first ever submarine cable. The project is described as a milestone for the Central American nation, which currently depends entirely on terrestrial connections through neighbouring countries for international data traffic.

ARGENTINA 16 DEC

Telecom Argentina integrates all operations under Personal brand

Telecom Argentina announced plans to consolidate the identity of all its digital services under the Personal brand previously used for its mobile operations. As a result, Personal will become the parent brand of an ecosystem that brings together not only the company's fixed and mobile connectivity, but also its entertainment, digital finance, smart home and business technology services.

BRAZIL 16 DEC

Claro dominates mobile portability customer gains in Brazil

Claro Brasil has outpaced its competitors in mobile number porting wins in recent months, according to analysis of National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) data by XP Investimentos (XP Research). The operator saw a marked acceleration in net customer gains from other providers, particularly in October and November. Over the 12 months ending in November, Claro recorded a net positive balance of 731,000 customers who migrated while keeping their original numbers. This figure is nearly five times greater th

BRAZIL 16 DEC

Correios Celular expands reach to 13,000 lottery agencies

Brazilian MVNO Surf Telecom announced a significant expansion of its Correios Celular mobile service, now available in approximately 13,000 lottery agencies nationwide through a new partnership with Caixa. This initiative significantly increases the distribution footprint for Correios Celular, adding to the existing 8,000 post office branches that already offer the plans.

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