Mexico's TV Azteca files for bankruptcy protection
MEXICO 3 MRT

Mexico's TV Azteca files for bankruptcy protection

Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca (Grupo Salinas) announced that it will initiate a financial, corporate and operational restructuring via voluntary bankruptcy protection, following approval by shareholders. In a statement, CEO Rafael Rodriguez described the move as "a last resort tool aimed at preserving the value of the company, ensuring the continuity of operations and facilitating the orderly fulfilment of obligations without interrupting its functioning."

Xtrim taps Qvantel to upgrade cloud-based BSS in Ecuador
ECUADOR 3 MRT

Xtrim taps Qvantel to upgrade cloud-based BSS in Ecuador

Finland-based Qvantel announced a contract to modernise the business support systems (BSS) of Ecuadorian operator Xtrim across television, fibre broadband and telecoms services. The project will implement Qvantel's cloud-based digital BSS, deployed on Amazon Web Services, and include the migration of all Xtrim customer accounts to the new platform.

Fernandes named Liberty Networks Chief Commercial Officer for B2B
CARIBBEAN 3 MRT

Fernandes named Liberty Networks Chief Commercial Officer for B2B

Liberty Networks, a subsidiary of Liberty Latin America, has announced the appointment of Danilo Fernandes as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for the B2B segment in Latin America. In his new role, Fernandes will lead the commercial strategy of the B2B division, which focuses on products for corporate clients and government entities, driving the company's growth in Latin America.

Antel debuts Uruguayan football OTT service
URUGUAY 2 MRT

Antel debuts Uruguayan football OTT service

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel has announced the launch of a streaming platform dubbed Antel Internacional to air games from the Uruguayan football championship throughout the world. The streaming service was rolled out after the operator reached a deal with the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) and local rights holder Tenfield.

Dominican Republic launches new multi-band tender
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2 MRT

Dominican Republic launches new multi-band tender

The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) has announced a new spectrum tender to support 5G development and expand digital connectivity after the previous frequency auction was declared void due to lack of commitments from the country's operators in 2024. The watchdog said it proposes awarding up to 60 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band, 30 MHz in the 1700/2100 MHz band (AWS), 100 MHz in the 2300–2400 MHz band and 120 MHz in the 3500–3700 MHz band.

Televisa Q4 revenue down 4.5% to MXN 14.5 bln, cancels dividend
MEXICO 2 MRT

Televisa Q4 revenue down 4.5% to MXN 14.5 bln, cancels dividend

Mexican broadcaster and telecommunications operator Grupo Televisa reported revenues of MXN 14.5 billion in the final quarter of 2025, down 4.5 percent year on year due mainly to steep subscriber losses at its Sky-branded satellite TV unit, which posted a 16.8 percent slump in revenues. Fourth-quarter operating income increased by 6.1 percent year on year to MXN 5.9 billion, with a 40.9 percent margin, thanks to efficiency measures and Opex reductions.

Antel named first local provider of Google Distributed Cloud
URUGUAY 27 FEB

Antel named first local provider of Google Distributed Cloud

Uruguayan state-owned operator Antel has been selected by Google as the country's first local provider authorised to offer Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) services. The partnership centres on Antel's Tier III data center in the Pando Industrial Park, where Google will deploy its distributed cloud infrastructure. Antel will market the service to the corporate sector under a hybrid cloud model combining local data management and Google's global cloud capabilities.

Atresplayer adds full catalogue to Claro Video in LatAm
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 27 FEB

Atresplayer adds full catalogue to Claro Video in LatAm

Spanish commercial broadcaster Atresmedia has extended its agreement with America Movil in Latin America to add the full catalogue of its Atresplayer OTT service to Claro Video in Mexico and 13 more territories. Previously available as a monthly subscription add-on, the new deal means Atresplayer will be fully integrated into Claro Video's core offering.

Millicom Q4 revenues up over 15% to USD 1.7 bln following acquisitions
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 26 FEB

Millicom Q4 revenues up over 15% to USD 1.7 bln following acquisitions

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, said its revenues climbed 15.7 percent to USD 1.65 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 thanks to the addition of operations in Ecuador and Uruguay coupled with favourable foreign exchange rates against the US dollar in Colombia and Paraguay. On an organic basis, revenues rose 4.7 percent, while service revenues were up 5.2 percent to USD 1.55 billion. Adjusted EBITDA surged 25.9 percent to a record USD 778 million, with operating profit clim

Eletronet upgrades optical network Nokia and NEC
BRAZIL 26 FEB

Eletronet upgrades optical network Nokia and NEC

NEC announced a new contract with Brazilian operator Eletronet to modernize its optical backbone with the deployment of Nokia's optical products. The project adds 8,000 km of of new fibre routes, taking the network to over 25,000 km by the end of 2026, in 23 Brazilian states. The project uses the Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and Nokia 1830 Global Express (GX) platforms to upgrade the infrastructure's reliability and support speeds up to 1.2 Tbps per optical channel. NEC is system integrator, inc

Calaza to take over as TIM Brasil chairman
BRAZIL 26 FEB

Calaza to take over as TIM Brasil chairman

TIM Brasil announced that former TIM group Chief Financial Officer Adrian Calaza has been appointed as chairman of its board of directors, succeeding Nicandro Durante. In a statement, the company said Durante has also stepped down from the positions he held on the company's committees, namely, Chairman of the Compensation Committee, Chairman of the Environmental, Social & Governance Committee, and member of the Statutory Audit Committee, all effective from 31 March 2026.

BWS IoT appoints new head of corporate sales and solutions
BRAZIL 25 FEB

BWS IoT appoints new head of corporate sales and solutions

Brazilian IoT solutions provider BWS IoT has appointed Arthur Cardoso Leite as its new Head of Corporate Sales and Solutions. His primary focus will be on the insurance market. Leite's mission is to enhance the company's sales strategy and accelerate its growth in tracking and cargo monitoring solutions, helping insurers, brokers, risk managers, and partners reduce claims and improve the efficiency of prevention and recovery operations. With over 16 years of experience in cargo tracking and security, he pre

PERU 25 FEB

Peruvian fixed internet lines up 9%, Claro surpasses Movistar

The number of active fixed line internet accesses in Peru reached 4.38 million at the end of the final quarter of 2025, up 9.2 percent year on year, according to the latest update from telecom regulator Osiptel. The October to December period saw the number of active fibre-to-the-home accesses in Peru climb around 21 percent year on year to 3.61 million, equivalent to over 82 percent of the fixed broadband total, resulting in more than 94 percent of users accessing download speeds above 100 Mbps.

BRAZIL 25 FEB

Scala and Engie open major data centre substation in Sao Paulo

Scala Data Centers and Engie Solucoes have activated a dedicated substation for Scala's data centre campus in Barueri, Sao Paulo. This substation, in its first phase of operation, is Latin America's largest dedicated data centre substation, boasting a massive capacity of 560 MVA, according to the companies. The investment exceeded USD 80 million (BRL 425 million) and the initial phase was completed in December 2025.

BRAZIL 25 FEB

Brazil raises import tariffs on over 1,250 products

The Brazilian government has raised import tariffs on 1,252 products across the machinery, equipment, and technology sectors, including computers, mobile phones, and electronic components. This measure, effective in March, aims to protect domestic industries from increasing foreign competition. The Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Gecex) approved this restructuring, setting new tariffs ranging from 7.2 percent to 25 percent. Products without national production will maintain zero

BRAZIL 25 FEB

Telefonica Brasil prepares price hikes for FTTH, postpaid contracts

Telefonica Brasil is set to increase prices for its fibre broadband (FTTH) service again in June, following an initial hike in January. This announcement came from CEO Christian Gebara during a conference call discussing fourth-quarter results, reported Valor Economico. Additionally, the company plans to adjust prices for its hybrid (control-type) and postpaid mobile plans in April. The Vivo Total convergent services package will also see a price adjustment for all customers in April, in line with inflation

MEXICO 25 FEB

Movistar Mexico revenues down 8% in Q4

Movistar Mexico (Telefonica) reported revenues of EUR 1.23 billion in 2025 as a whole, down from EUR 1.29 billion in 2024, including an 8.3 percent annual decline in the final quarter of the year due primarily to lower handset sales. Selected financial data released by the operator included a full-year EBITDA of EUR 128 million, a figure that rose 71.4 percent year on year in the fourth quarter thanks to efficiencies achieved in operating expenses.

MEXICO 25 FEB

Total Play revenue up 6% in Q4 as subs top 5.4 mln

Mexican triple-play operator Totalplay (Grupo Salinas) reported revenues up 6 percent year on year to MXN 11.18 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 as a 5 percent increase in residential earnings offset a 11 percent decline in the enterprise segment. However, the company's EBITDA fell by 8 percent year on year to MXN 5.03 billion, with the margin coming in at 42 percent.

COLOMBIA 24 FEB

Mexico and Colombia telecom watchdogs to cooperate on digital policy

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) and Colombia's Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and digital regulation. The two watchdogs said the deal aims to deepen technical collaboration and exchange of expertise to address common challenges in an evolving digital ecosystem.

PERU 24 FEB

Peru begins campaign to block further 100K 'high-risk' handsets

Peruvian telecom services regulator Osiptel has announced plans to continue its campaign against the use of stolen or illegal handsets linked to criminal activities by blocking another 100,000 devices, following the 200,000 blocked since the start of 2026. Devices are classified as high-risk because they are not on the official 'Renteseg' database and are connected to individuals who have repeatedly used invalid or cloned IMEIs.

MEXICO 24 FEB

TelevisaUnivision cuts losses in Q4 on ViX profits

TelevisaUnivision reduced its fourth-quarter 2025 losses as profitability from its ViX streaming platform helped to offset weaker advertising demand in the United States. The Spanish-language media company, formed in 2022 through the merger of Televisa's content operations with US-based Univision, posted a net loss of USD 234.7 million, down from USD 809.7 million a year earlier, while total revenue slipped 2 percent year on year to USD 1.32 billion.

ECUADOR 24 FEB

Telconet lands CSN-1 subsea cable in Ecuador

Ecuador-based Telconet Latam has successfully landed its Carnival Submarine Network-1 (CSN-1) undersea cable in Anconcito (Ecuador) around four months after the system landed in Barranquilla (Colombia). The 4,500 km network, built in partnership with Alcatel Submarine Networks, will eventually connect Florida with Panama, Ecuador and Colombia, and is due to enter commercial service in the second half of 2026.

HONDURAS 24 FEB

Anduray named head of Conatel Honduras

The Honduran government has announced the appointment of Fernando Anduray as the new president of telecommunications regulator Conatel, tasked with expanding national coverage, updating the sector's regulatory framework and overseeing the rollout of the Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS), among other key projects. Cesar Augusto Caceres was also named principal commissioner of Conatel and Grace Mariela Sierra Cruz alternate commissioner.

BRAZIL 23 FEB

Telefonica Brasil sees net revenue growth of 7% in Q4

Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) reported net revenue growth of 7.1 percent year-on-year to BRL 15.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in postpaid, FTTH, and corporate data and digital services. Fixed revenues increased by 5.4 percent in the same period, while average monthly revenue per RGU in the last 12 months rose to BRL 65.80 (+5.7%). EBITDA soared 17.7 percent to BRL 596.9 million with a 42.9 percent margin. EBITDA AL expanded 9.2 percent, with a 33.8 percent margin.

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