Claro Brasil deploys 5.5G and Wi-Fi 6 at Sao Paulo's Nubank Parque
BRAZIL 14 AUG

Claro Brasil deploys 5.5G and Wi-Fi 6 at Sao Paulo's Nubank Parque

Claro Brasil has signed on as the official technology supplier and sponsor for Sao Paulo's Nubank Parque arena. The deal comes with a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade to a commercial 5.5G (5G Advanced) network featuring mmWave spectrum alongside a high-density Wi-Fi 6 network capable of handling 65,000 concurrent user connections across 792 access points.

Vivo promotes Tavares to lead Mass Channels division
BRAZIL 14 AUG

Vivo promotes Tavares to lead Mass Channels division

Brazilian telecom operator Vivo has elevated long-time executive Claudia Tavares to Director of Mass Channels, putting her at the helm of the company's retail and distribution sales strategy. Reporting to Emerson Martins, National Director of B2C, Mass Channels, and Telesales, Tavares will focus on optimizing commercial efficiency and strengthening retail distribution network capillarity. Tavares brings nearly three decades of internal experience to the role, having previously led teams across commercial st

WDC Networks returns to profit in Q2
BRAZIL 14 AUG

WDC Networks returns to profit in Q2

Brazil's WDC Networks turned the page on past losses in the second quarter of 2026, posting a net profit of BRL 2.9 million, a recovery from a net loss of BRL 1.1 million in the prior period thanks to a sharp reduction in financing costs and lower depreciation. The company still recorded a 10.8 percent year-over-year dip in net revenue to BRL 198.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA down 15.1 percent to BRL 55.0 billion, for a 27.7 percent margin. Net debt fell 7.9 percent to BRL 392.8 million.

Telecom Argentina proposes Metrotel as buyer of Movistar assets - report
ARGENTINA 14 AUG

Telecom Argentina proposes Metrotel as buyer of Movistar assets - report

Telecom Argentina has proposed Metrotel as a possible buyer of the former Movistar activities it must sell to gain regulatory compliance with the acquisition, La Nacion reports. It will be up to the communications regulator Enacom and competition authority ANC to decide whether the sale of the fixed and mobile lines to Metrotel will resolve the competition concerns.

Panama receives no offers for 3rd mobile operator licence
PANAMA 14 AUG

Panama receives no offers for 3rd mobile operator licence

Panama has received no takers for its offer of a third mobile network operator concession in the country. Following a call for expressions of interest in June, the application period closed with no proposals, the regulatory agency Asep announced. It will review the process before deciding whether to issue a second call.

Alares boosts revenue 9% to BRL 252.5 million in Q2
BRAZIL 14 AUG

Alares boosts revenue 9% to BRL 252.5 million in Q2

Brazilian telecom provider Alares reported net revenue growth of 9.4 percent year-over-year to BRL 252.5 million in the second quarter of 2026.The growth was supported by a 6.8 percent increase in ARPU (BRL 102.70) as subscribers migrated to higher-tier plans, digital services, and B2B offerings. EBITDA rose 12.9 percent to BRL 118.2 million, and operating income before tax and financial expenses was up 20.6 percent to BRL 40.1 million.

Colombia opens up D2D spectrum, coordinates roaming and free calls after earthquake
COLOMBIA 14 AUG

Colombia opens up D2D spectrum, coordinates roaming and free calls after earthquake

Colombia's ICT ministry announced a series of emergency measures to help prioritise emergency communications following the earthquake in the country. Telecom service providers were requested to provide free communication to first responders and other authorities to support rescue operations, as connectivity remains difficult in some of the areas affected by the earthquake. The country's spectrum agency ANE also is freeing up a band of frequencies with temporary authorisation to provide satellite direct-to-d

Chilean operators agree discounts for 200,000 customers still affected by storm damage
CHILE 13 AUG

Chilean operators agree discounts for 200,000 customers still affected by storm damage

Around 200,000 people in the Coquimbo region of Chile will benefit from discounts up to 100 percent on their telecom bills, following the devastating storms and flooding in the area last month. The regulator Subtel announced the agreements with operators to ease the impact for customers in the 13 affected municipalities, where networks are still recovering from the damage. The announcement follows a visit by the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Romina Garrido, and the presidential delegate, Víctor Pino

Positivo Tecnologia returns to profit in Q2
BRAZIL 13 AUG

Positivo Tecnologia returns to profit in Q2

Brazilian smartphone and IT equipment manufacturer Positivo Tecnologia reported a net profit of BRL 2.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, reversing a net loss of BRL 57 million from the same period last year. Net revenue rose 11.5 percent year-on-year to BRL 938.7 million, while EBITDA grew 16.4 percent to BRL 85.9 million, expanding the EBITDA margin to 9.1 percent. Despite this operational recovery, overall profitability remained constrained by elevated financial expenses, a negative net financial re

Axtel creates AI development lab with Mexican tech university
MEXICO 13 AUG

Axtel creates AI development lab with Mexican tech university

Mexican operator and ICT services provider Axtel announced an agreement with private Mexican university Tecnologico de Monterrey to set up an R&D laboratory focused on AI. Under the deal, the new lab will develop new processes, IP assets and products with market potential.

Ericsson pioneers AI network automation in LatAm with ICE 5G deployment
COSTA RICA 13 AUG

Ericsson pioneers AI network automation in LatAm with ICE 5G deployment

Ericsson announced that the 5G network it is supplying to Costa Rica's state-owned telecom operator ICE will mark the first Latin American implementation of its AI-powered rApps suite to enhance network automation and performance. The company was awarded the contract to build a nationwide core network with open RAN architecture in April, beating competition from Nokia and Huawei. Ericsson has now confirmed that it will be the main supplier for RAN, core and implementation/operational services for the 5G sta

Unifique posts over 20% revenue growth in Q2
BRAZIL 13 AUG

Unifique posts over 20% revenue growth in Q2

Brazilian telecom provider Unifique posted a 20.5 percent year-on-year increase in net operating revenue during the second quarter of 2026, reaching BRL 344.7 million. Growth was driven across core segments, including B2C (+17.4%), B2B (+15.1%), and a surge in mobile telephony revenue (+148.3% to BRL 35.5 million). EBITDA grew 17.5 percent to BRL 169 million, maintaining a strong EBITDA margin of 49 percent. However, net profit grew by a modest 1.5 percent to BRL 45.9 million, constrained by a 70.7 percent

BRAZIL 13 AUG

Desktop sees 8% revenue growth in Q2

Brazilian regional telecom operator Desktop reported an 8 percent year-on-year increase in net revenue for the second quarter of 2026, reaching BRL 322 million. The positive performance was driven by higher-value plans, growth in B2B and value-added services, and a 5.4 percent rise in average revenue per user (BRL 102). Operational efficiency also improved, with adjusted EBITDA rising 12 percent to BRL 172.4 million, boosting EBITDA margins to 54 percent.

BRAZIL 13 AUG

Algar Telecom reduces net loss in Q2 with revenues up 1%

Brazilian regional operator Algar Telecom reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, posting a 5.9 percent reduction in net loss year-on-year to BRL 53.9 million, despite high financial expenses (BRL 133.5 million). Net revenue rose slightly, by 1.2 percent to BRL 732.0 million, while EBITDA reached BRL 308.8 million (+3%), pushing EBITDA margins to 42.2 percent.

EL SALVADOR 12 AUG

El Salvador regulator allocates Tigo additional mobile spectrum for 60 days

El Salvador's telecommunications regulator Siget announced that it allocated Tigo 30 Mhz of mobile spectrum for a temporary period. The company will have use of the additional capacity for a period of 60 days effective 31 July. Siget said the spectrum award consists of 15 MHz each of download and upload capacity in the 700 MHz band.

BRAZIL 12 AUG

De-Cix signs up Eletronet to boost Brazil interconnection footprint

Marking its first year in Brazil, global internet exchange (IX) operator De-Cix has partnered with Eletronet as a new reseller. Eletronet operates 18,000 km of fibre-optic lines and 170 edge data centres across 18 states in Brazil, with plans to expand to 26,000 km and 255 sites across 23 states. Joining the De-Cix R3 Partner Program as a Standard Reseller, Eletronet will offer its clients —including ISPs, carriers, and enterprise clients — direct access to De-Cix's cloud connectivity, peering, and remote i

COLOMBIA 12 AUG

Claro gifts data and calls to prepaid clients in Colombia earthquake zones

Claro has announced a bundle of free data and calls for prepaid users in zones affected by this week's earthquake in western Colombia. Clients in the Choco, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Quindio and Caldas departments will receive 2 GB data and unlimited calls and texts, valid for seven days. The company said its engineering teams are working on stabilising the network following an increase in traffic and power outages.

BRAZIL 12 AUG

Oi delays filing quarterly and annual financial statements

Brazilian telecom operator Oi has informed shareholders that it is postponing the release of several financial reports, including its Q3 2025 results, 2025 full-year statements, and its Q1 and Q2 2026 reports. The preparation and review of the statements remain incomplete due to significant financial impacts from ongoing judicial reorganisation proceedings and active competitive bidding processes for asset sales. Independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) continues to oversee the required audit and re

CARIBBEAN 12 AUG

Google plans 3 new subsea cables linking US and South America via the Caribbean

Google announced plans to build three new submarine cable links spanning South and Central America and the Caribbean. Together with existing subsea routes, the new cables will link Google Cloud locations under a scheme called Americas Connect.

BRAZIL 12 AUG

Brisanet profits surge more than fourfold in Q2

Brazilian telecom operator Brisanet reported a net profit of BRL 26 million for the second quarter, more than quadrupling its BRL 6.2 million figure from the previous year. Net revenue rose 16 percent year-on-year to BRL 475.9 million, fuelled largely by a booming mobile user base that nearly doubled to 1.07 million customers by end-June.

MEXICO 12 AUG

Mexico launches tender for 5G coverage on new rail lines

The Mexican government has announced the launch of an international tender to provide standalone 5G connectivity for signalling and security for trains on two passenger routes currently under construction. Candidates can submit bids from 14 September and a decision is scheduled for 25 September. The two lines, connecting Mexico City to Irapuato and between Saltillo and Nuevo Laredo, cover a total of 675 km.

SURINAME 12 AUG

Liberty Networks signs deal with Telesur to upgrade connectivity in Suriname

Liberty Networks, a unit of Liberty Latin America, has announced a deal to improve connectivity in Suriname, expanding its partnership with state-owned operator Telesur. The two companies have agreed a memorandum of understanding for upgrades to Suriname's international connectivity, notably benefiting its oil and gas sector.

MEXICO 11 AUG

Mexico deactivates 1.7 million mobile lines in Q2

The requirement to register mobile lines to prevent them from being used anonymously resulted in the disconnection of 1.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to CRT data cited by El Financiero. Total mobile users came to 157.1 million lines at the end of June, up 0.8 percent year on year but down 2.9 percent sequentially and 4.9 million since December. The greatest impact was felt by the prepaid segment, which has fallen 6.3 million accesses since January.

MEXICO 11 AUG

Totalplay and Blacknut to bring cloud gaming to Mexican homes

Mexican triple-play operator Totalplay (Grupo Salinas) has partnered with Paris-based cloud gaming provider Blacknut to deliver premium cloud gaming to millions of Mexican households. The service is now live for Totalplay subscribers, offering instant access to a catalogue of more than 1,000 premium titles across a wide range of connected devices without the need for dedicated gaming hardware or downloads. 

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