Telecom Argentina raises USD 600 mln in new bond issue
ARGENTINA 09:17

Telecom Argentina raises USD 600 mln in new bond issue

Telecom Argentina said it completed the placement of its Class 27 negotiable obligations for USD 600 million after attracting USD 2.43 billion in bids through 174 orders, marking a demand some 3.3 times greater than the amount offered. The 10-year bonds, with an average term of 9.5 years and a maturity date of 20 January 2036, were issued at a 8.50 percent fixed annual rate, yielding 8.625 percent, the lowest rate for the company's international issues since 2019.

Court upholds Wom unfair competition action against Entel, lifts fine
CHILE 07:55

Court upholds Wom unfair competition action against Entel, lifts fine

Chile's Supreme Court has handed down a ruling confirming that Entel engaged in anti-competitive practices against rival Wom but spared the former of a CLP 2.2 billion fine it had been ordered to pay by a lower court. According to the decision seen by local daily La Tercera, the court agreed that Entel attempted to attract Wom customers through false information disseminated via telephone-based campaigns.

Vivo recognised by CDP for climate change transparency
BRAZIL 15 JAN

Vivo recognised by CDP for climate change transparency

Brazilian telecom operator Vivo has once again been recognised on the A list of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), marking its sixth consecutive year among the top 4 percent of global companies for climate change transparency. This ranking acknowledges Vivo's leadership in environmental disclosure, evaluating factors like governance, risk management, business strategy, emissions reduction goals, and engagement across its value chain.

Ascenty signs renewable energy contract with Casa dos Ventos
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 15 JAN

Ascenty signs renewable energy contract with Casa dos Ventos

Data centre services provider Ascenty and renewable energy generator Casa dos Ventos have signed a USD 500 million agreement for renewable energy supply. This deal, the largest of its kind for data centres in Latin America, will provide 110 MW to Ascenty's operations and give Ascenty an equity stake in two Casa dos Ventos projects slated for 2027, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 1.5 GW. The partnership is a significant step in Ascenty's decarbonisation strategy, projected to prevent approximate

Claro Sports, Prisa Media ink LatAm content deal
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 15 JAN

Claro Sports, Prisa Media ink LatAm content deal

America Movil's Claro Sports has launched a partnership with Spain's Prisa Media to co-produce and distribute sports content across multiple platforms in Mexico and Latin America. The collaboration brings together Prisa's sports daily AS and radio network W Deportes with Claro Sports to offer programming on streaming services, television and social media aimed at expanding their combined audience footprint in the Americas.

Argentina's Telefe launches international production studio
ARGENTINA 15 JAN

Argentina's Telefe launches international production studio

Argentina's leading free-to-air channel Telefe has launched Telefe Studios, a new international business unit aimed at expanding its creative and production capabilities globally. The initiative is designed to strengthen Telefe's presence in the international entertainment industry, combining content development, co-production, distribution and digital innovation under one umbrella.

Claro to invest USD 500 mln in Puerto Rico 5G and fibre push
PUERTO RICO 15 JAN

Claro to invest USD 500 mln in Puerto Rico 5G and fibre push

Claro Puerto Rico (America Movil) intends to invest up to USD 500 million over a three-year period to upgrade its fibre-optic and 5G networks, reports local daily El Nuevo Dia, citing CEO Enrique Ortiz de Montellano. The investment includes USD 150 million to improve resilience and further extend 5G coverage beyond 95 percent of the island's territory, said the executive.

Brazilian antitrust investigates Meta limits on AI tools in WhatsApp Business
BRAZIL 14 JAN

Brazilian antitrust investigates Meta limits on AI tools in WhatsApp Business

Brazil's antitrust authority Cade has launched an investigation into Meta for alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry focuses on Meta's new WhatsApp Business Solution Terms, which Cade suspects could unfairly limit access for other AI providers and favour Meta's own AI tool (Meta AI). To prevent immediate harm to competition, Cade has temporarily suspended the new terms. The goal is to maintain the current market conditions while the regulator thoroughly investigates whether Meta is abusing its domi

Brazil's Goias to roll out free Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations
BRAZIL 14 JAN

Brazil's Goias to roll out free Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations

The government of the Brazilian state of Goias is rolling out free public Wi-Fi in 40 tourist destinations across 28 municipalities. This initiative, spearheaded by the General Secretariat of Government (SGG), aims to boost tourism and local economies, particularly in areas with poor internet access. The project covers famous Goian landmarks like Terra Ronca State Park, Kalunga Community, Emas National Park, and Sao Jorge District. It will also bring digital connectivity to remote villages such as Pinga-Fog

Intcomex debuts AI-driven multilingual support across LatAm with Solgari
CARIBBEAN 14 JAN

Intcomex debuts AI-driven multilingual support across LatAm with Solgari

Latin American technology distributor Intcomex has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-driven multilingual support platform across the region through its partnership with Solgari. The deployment integrates Solgari's customer engagement features within Microsoft Teams, allowing Intcomex's sales and service teams to manage voice, messaging and CRM interactions across Spanish and English in one unified workspace. The rollout began in Guatemala and will extend to additional markets throughout Lat

Chile's Wom finalises Los Lagos network rollout
CHILE 14 JAN

Chile's Wom finalises Los Lagos network rollout

Chilean operator Wom said it has completed the activation of 5G-enabled sites in 46 digital divide localities in the southern Los Lagos region as part of commitments arising from the country's 2021 spectrum tender. The operator completed the construction of digital infrastructure in localities such as Huillinco in the municipality of Chonchi, Isla Alao in the municipality of Quinchao, Puerto Ramírez in the municipality of Palena and Huelmo in the municipality of Puerto Montt.

Brazil mobile number porting reaches new high in 2025
BRAZIL 13 JAN

Brazil mobile number porting reaches new high in 2025

Mobile switching in Brazil has reached its highest level since 2022, with approximately 8.5 million people porting their numbers to new providers in 2025, according to data published by the daily O Globo. For comparison, 2022 saw 10.1 million requests, largely due to the end of Oi's mobile operations.

BRAZIL 13 JAN

TIM Brasil expands 5G coverage in Sao Paulo Metro

TIM Brasil has completed the initial phase of its 5G network rollout on the Sao Paulo Metro, activating connectivity in 16 stations across Lines 1-Blue, 2-Green, and 3-Red. This project, which began in August 2025, aims to provide service for approximately 2.7 million daily passengers.

BRAZIL 13 JAN

Intelbras ends exclusivity for FiberHome GPON distribution

Brazilian telecom equipment manufacturer and distributor Intelbras has ended the exclusive sales of GPON line products in Brazil from FiberHome. According to the revised agreement between the two companies, Intelbras will continue to provide services related to the FiberHome GPON equipment it has already supplied. Both companies will now be able to work with other partners to market this family of products in the Brazilian market to ISPs. Additionally, the cooperation between Intelbras and FiberHome remains

BRAZIL 13 JAN

BH Telecom rolls out VoLTE to all mobile customers

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom has rolled out its VoLTE service to all its mobile customers, including postpaid, prepaid, and hybrid users. VoLTE offers several key benefits, including faster call setup, clearer audio, simultaneous internet and calls, and a more stable connection. To use the service, users must have a USIM card that supports 4G network connectivity.

PERU 12 JAN

Peruvians port nearly 6.7 mln lines in 2025

A total of 6.69 million Peruvian mobile users ported their phone number in 2025 as a whole, up 5.4 percent year on year and the highest figure in six years, according to the latest data from telecom regulator Osiptel. Ported postpay lines came to 4.75 million in 2025, accounting for over two-thirds (71.1%) of the total.

BOLIVIA 12 JAN

Bolivia delays 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz band tender until March

Bolivia's telecommunications regulator ATT said its planned tender for frequencies in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands will now be held at the end March, around two months later than initially announced. According to the latest schedule published by the watchdog, bidding documents will be made available to interested parties on 23 February, with the opening of the envelopes for spectrum in the respective bands set to take place on 30 March.

MEXICO 12 JAN

Mexico planning to allocate spectrum for industrial use

Mexico's new Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) said it has begun holding dialogue sessions with the business community to discuss plans to allocate radio spectrum for dedicated industrial use. A few days after announcing plans to free up the 600 MHz band for 5G use, the watchdog said it is considering spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands with a view to helping companies automate critical production processes and provide advanced digital infrastructure services, while reducing costs.

BRAZIL 12 JAN

Brazil's Alares rolls out managed security solution for SMEs

Brazilian regional fixed broadband provider Alares has rolled out Alares Digital Support and Security, a new product for SMEs designed to protect their digital operations and ensure business continuity. This offering is integrated into the company's corporate portfolio and combines Bitdefender antivirus with 24/7 remote technical support, accessible via chat or voice with a reported four-hour response time.

PARAGUAY 9 JAN

Tigo Paraguay raises USD 76 mln in record bond issue

Latin American operator Millicom said its Telecel Paraguay (Tigo) subsidiary has raised GYD 5.11 billion (around USD 76 million) in what has been described as the largest bond issue in the history of the Paraguayan stock market. The placement marks the first time a Paraguayan corporate issuer has attracted demand from international investors via instruments issued locally and traded globally through Global Depositary Notes (GDN).

CHILE 9 JAN

Millicom interested in entering Chilean market with Telefonica buy - report

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has emerged as the latest potential bidder for Telefonica's Chilean subsidiary, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg. If the interest is confirmed, Chile would be a new market for Millicom, which acquired Telefonica's units in Ecuador and Uruguay at the end of last year and reached an agreement to buy the Spanish group's Colombian assets.

CARIBBEAN 9 JAN

Liberty LatAm expands BTS partnership to 22 more Caribbean markets

Liberty Latin America (LLA) has expanded its partnership with BTS, naming the voice carrier the exclusive provider of international voice managed services in 22 additional Caribbean markets. The new agreement builds on a 2023 deal covering Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and brings the total number of LLA markets supported by BTS to 26.

URUGUAY 8 JAN

Antel to air VTV, VTV Plus and FIX TV signals at no extra cost

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel said it has reached an agreement to air the signals of pay-TV channels VTV, VTV Plus and FIX TV on its Antel TV service at no extra cost. The deal means viewers will be able to watch the games of the Uruguayan Basketball League via the Antel TV app, as well as the Official Carnival Competition during January and February by way of a promotional offer.

PERU 8 JAN

Peru launches regional broadband scheme in Ancash

The government of Peru's central Ancash region has announced the launch of a public connectivity scheme to connect 817 public institutions in 481 localities to fibre. The USD 122 million project awarded to YOFC Peru included installing over 1,900 km of fibre-optic cables to ensure educational institutions, health facilities, police stations and other municipal buildings could access connectivity services, benefiting families, students, teachers and public servants alike.

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