TelCables opens 3 PoPs in Belo Horizonte
BRAZIL 15:00

TelCables opens 3 PoPs in Belo Horizonte

TelCables Brasil, a subsidiary of the Angola Cables group, has begun operating three Points of Presence (PoPs) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This expands the operator's interconnection options in Minas Gerais for its global IP transit network. Customers can connect from the Sonda, Century and Sempre Telecom data centres there, gaining access to increased capacity and redundancy. In addition, TelCables is evaluating further investment in infrastructure in the city, including a potential cloud node for compute a

Entel tops Chile mobile network experience ranking
CHILE 14:56

Entel tops Chile mobile network experience ranking

Chilean operator Entel continued offering the best mobile network experience in the country, topping most of the rankings following a survey carried out by Opensignal over a 90-day period ending in December 2025. The analysis saw Entel take 11 outright wins and one joint victory across OpenSignal's overall experience, 5G experience, coverage and consistency rankings.

De-Cix Mexico tops 200 Gbps peak traffic, nears 30 connected networks
MEXICO 14:15

De-Cix Mexico tops 200 Gbps peak traffic, nears 30 connected networks

De-Cix Mexico said it has become the country's second-largest internet exchange around a year after its official launch, reaching nearly 200 Gbps of peak traffic and connecting close to 30 networks. The exchange, operating across five data centres in Mexico City and Queretaro, has seen a 260 percent increase in traffic during the first months of 2026, driven by strong market demand.

Puntonet Ecuador to invest up to USD 100 mln in flagship data centre
ECUADOR 11 MAR

Puntonet Ecuador to invest up to USD 100 mln in flagship data centre

Ecuadorian operator PuntoNet intends to invest up to USD 100 million in a flagship new data centre in the capital Quito, reports local daily Metro Ecuador, citing CEO Katherin Miño. The facility, dubbed Epicentro, will be PuntoNet's seventh data centre and the country's largest upon completion, with 1,008 server racks and 6MW capacity across 8,000 square metres.

Colombia unveils 2026–2029 plan to optimise spectrum management
COLOMBIA 11 MAR

Colombia unveils 2026–2029 plan to optimise spectrum management

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (Mintic) has launched a new Spectrum Management Policy for 2026-2029, laying out a roadmap for more efficient and innovative use of radio frequencies. Presented at the Andina Link 2026 conference in Cartagena, the policy aims to strengthen the country's digital connectivity and support the deployment of next-generation technologies such as 5G.

Oi to auction remaining fixed telephony assets
BRAZIL 11 MAR

Oi to auction remaining fixed telephony assets

Brazilian operator Oi has received approval from the Rio court managing its debt restructuring procedure to sell its remaining fixed telephony operations. A hearing is scheduled for 08 April to open bids for the assets including customers, numbering and interconnection services, related pole and tower assets, and customer service commitments. 

Brazil marks end of analogue TV, extends deadline for TV 3.0 project to end-2027
BRAZIL 11 MAR

Brazil marks end of analogue TV, extends deadline for TV 3.0 project to end-2027

Brazil has officially completed the switch-off of analogue free-to-air TV, the communications agency Anatel announced. The move to digital TV freed up the 700 MHz band for mobile services, significantly expanding 4G and 5G coverage in the country. 

Telecom Argentina FY sales surge 53% on Movistar buy, posts net loss on higher debt
ARGENTINA 11 MAR

Telecom Argentina FY sales surge 53% on Movistar buy, posts net loss on higher debt

Telecom Argentina reported consolidated revenues of ARS 8.33 trillion in 2025 as a whole, up 53.0 percent year on year after adjusting for inflation of 31.8 percent. The result was above all due to the inclusion of Movistar Argentina following its acquisition in February 2024 coupled with higher ARPUs in mobile, internet and cable TV services after longstanding restrictions on price hikes were lifted. However, adverse exchange rate effects and higher debt led to a net loss of ARS 145.30 billion compared to

IFX acquires Reico's assets in Costa Rica
COSTA RICA 10 MAR

IFX acquires Reico's assets in Costa Rica

Latin American telecom services provider IFX has announced an agreement to acquire Redes Integradas Corporativas Limitada (Reico), a Costa Rican ICT specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Reico is present throughout Central America and IFX said the transaction serves to strengthen its value proposition in the Costa Rican market as well as in the wider region.

Vytal Group buys Peru's Latina TV
PERU 10 MAR

Vytal Group buys Peru's Latina TV

Vytal Group has announced the acquisition of Peruvian channel Latina TV for an undisclosed sum just a few months after taking over Chilean FTA channel Chilevision from Paramount Skydance. In a statement, Vytal said it intended to enhance Latina TV Peru's potential by integrating new technologies to expand its reach, strengthen its leadership and create compelling content for both domestic and international audiences.

KIO invests USD 70 mln in new Mexico City data centre
MEXICO 10 MAR

KIO invests USD 70 mln in new Mexico City data centre

Latin American data centre operator KIO Networks, owned by I Squared Capital, announced the construction of a new facility in Santa Fe costing an estimated USD 70 million to meet surging demand in the Mexico City region. The site, dubbed MEX8, will have a capacity of 4MW and will operate with 79 percent renewable energy, said KIO, adding that it has already sold 60 percent of the data centre's capacity.

Brazilian mobile payments system Pix expands abroad
BRAZIL 10 MAR

Brazilian mobile payments system Pix expands abroad

Banco do Brasil is taking the Brazilian mobile payments service Pix abroad, with a launch in Argentina to start. This means Brazilians will be able to use Pix to pay outside the country, by scanning a QR code at the point of sale.

BRAZIL 10 MAR

Unifique expands in Parana with iSuper takeover

Brazilian operator Unifique announced the acquisition of iSuper Telecomunicacoes Info, an ISP active in the state of Parana, for BRL 37.9 million. As part of the takeover Unifique has set up a new subsidiary in Parana to support the expansion of its fibre infrastructure and 5G network in the region. Unifique is paying BRL 9 million cash for the acquisition, with the remainder in shares of the new unit Unifique Parana. It will retain at least 51 percent ownership of Unifique Parana.

PERU 9 MAR

Peruvian number ports fall to 474K in February, led by Claro

A total of 474,439 Peruvian mobile users ported their phone number to another operator in February 2026, down around 6 percent sequentially, according to the latest data from telecom regulator Osiptel. The figure compares with the 504,397 ported numbers in January and could indicate a potential stabilisation of a maturing market, said the watchdog

BRAZIL 9 MAR

Oi receives partial arbitration award from ICC

Brazilian operator Oi has received a partial arbitration award from the ICC International Court of Arbitration. This award pertains to a case Oi filed against the National Telecommunications Agency in Brazil (Anatel) over Oi's fixed concession agreement, with the operator seeking compensation for alleged economic and financial imbalances in the licence terms. While the court granted Oi's argument that preclusion should not apply to the discussion of the imbalances, it decided on the partial application of t

BRAZIL 9 MAR

Brazil kicks off campaign against illicit broadband operators

Brazilian regulator Anatel launched Operation Legal Provider", its first nationwide effort to combat illicit fixed broadband operations. This initiative, supported by federal and state police forces, spanned all 27 Brazilian states. During the operation, inspectors found that 52 percent of targeted companies were operating clandestinely. While 41 percent showed no irregularities, 3 percent used uncertified equipment, and 4 percent required further investigation due to documentation issues. Anatel issued fin

BRAZIL 9 MAR

Oi receives single bid for V.tal stake

Brazilian operator Oi announced that a hearing was held to open sealed bids for the sale of its stakeholding in V.tal. This comprises 100 percent of its direct stake and its subsidiary Rio Alto Investimentos e Participacoes S.A.'s stake in V.tal. During the hearing, it was discovered that only one bid was submitted, and it was below the minimum price set in the sale notice published in early February. Consequently, the Judicial Reorganisation Court overseeing Oi's debt restructuring suspended the hearing. I

PERU 6 MAR

Peru's MiFibra targets 2.5 mln homes by the end of 2026

Peruvian broadband provider MiFibra, majority owned by Chile's Scale Capital, plans to expand its fibre network from 1.4 million to 2.5 million homes by the end of 2026, reports DPL News, citing Marketing and Product Director Carlos Arévalo. The company will focus this year on strengthening its footprint in Lima, before resuming regional expansion in 2027 to cities including Huancayo, Cusco and Huaraz, as part of efforts to extend nationwide fibre coverage.

ARGENTINA 6 MAR

Personal Argentina partners with Nokia to advance autonomous network strategy

Personal, the digital services arm of Telecom Argentina, has partnered with Nokia to develop autonomous networks as part of its shift from a traditional telecom operator to a digital services provider. The companies said they have defined a joint long-term technology roadmap spanning three to five years, focused on open standards, multi-vendor interoperability and scalable automation to drive network evolution.

BRAZIL 6 MAR

Brazil ends 2025 with over 68% 5G coverage

Brazilian regulator Anatel reported improvements in connectivity, service quality, and overall performance in telecom sector in the fourth quarter of 2025. Key highlights include 68.39 percent population coverage by 5G networks, surpassing the 2027 target in licences, and the average contracted fixed broadband speed reaching 478.44 Mbps. In addition, 90 percent of speed measurements met regulatory standards, and 84.92 percent of Brazilians over the age of 10 regularly use the internet.

BRAZIL 6 MAR

Brazilian and Cypriot communication regulators sign MoU

Brazil's Anatel signed an agreement with two Cypriot authorities: the Digital Security Authority and the Office of the Commissioner for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services. This memorandum announced at MWC in Barcelona aims to foster collaboration in telecommunications and cybersecurity. The agreement outlines information exchange on regulatory and technical matters, as well as cooperation on international issues and forums. It seeks to support the development of public policies

BRAZIL 6 MAR

TIM Brasil anticipates 5% service revenue growth in 2026

TIM Brasil has released an update to its 2026 Strategic Plan projections, anticipating that service revenues will increase by 5 percent year-on-year, outpacing inflation. This growth will be fuelled by sustaining its mobile business, revitalising broadband expansion, and strengthening its B2B division with a focus on high-value solutions. EBITDA is projected to grow by between 6 and 8 percent year-on-year, with margin improvements driven by strict cost management, digitalisation efforts, and benefits from A

COSTA RICA 6 MAR

Liberty Costa Rica debuts 5G service

Liberty Costa Rica has announced the commercial launch of its 5G network in various sites across multiple regions following the contract signed with Ericsson last year. The rollout, carried out in phases toward nationwide coverage later this year, combines 5G deployment in the 3.5 GHz and 700 MHz bands to improve capacity, indoor penetration and service continuity, said the partners.

BRAZIL 5 MAR

Telefonica Brasil confirms CFO departure for UK role

Telefonica Brasil announced that its Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, David Melcon Sanchez-Friera, will be leaving his position on 2 April. This move is due to his new role as Chief Financial Officer at Virgin Media O2 UK, a joint venture between Telefonica and Liberty Global in the UK. The company's board of directors is expected to elect his successor by April. Melcon has worked at Telefonica since 2012 and led finance at the Brazilian business for ten years.

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