Entel lifts Q4 revenue 12% amid higher handset sales, EBITDA rises 9%
CHILE 12:42

Entel lifts Q4 revenue 12% amid higher handset sales, EBITDA rises 9%

Entel has reported a 12.2 percent year-on-year rise in fourth quarter revenue to CLP 837.09 billion. In Chile, revenue was supported by higher handset income and fixed service revenue, whereas Peruvian sales were driven by higher service revenue and exchange rate effects, as well as handset sales. EBITDA at Entel in Q4 was 9.4 percent higher at CLP 226.83 billion and the margin narrowed to 27.0 percent form 27.8 percent.

Brazil rolls out 5G in rural areas of Paraiba state
BRAZIL 11:43

Brazil rolls out 5G in rural areas of Paraiba state

The Brazilian government has launched 5G mobile service in the rural areas of Alagoa Grande, state of Paraiba, providing internet and phone access to over 4,000 residents in Zumbi and Canafístula. Previously, residents in these areas struggled with basic communication and app access. Now, they have a stable 5G signal thanks to an investment of BRL 769,000, the communications ministry announced. The connectivity is being provided by regional operator Brisanet.

Motorola brings Moto G17 to Brazil
BRAZIL 11:33

Motorola brings Moto G17 to Brazil

Motorola Brasil has launched the new Moto G17, a smartphone designed for content creators. Key features include a 32 MP front camera and a 50 MP Sony Lytia 600 main camera; a Full HD+ display with HDR and 1000 nits brightness, paired with Dolby Atmos sound; a 5,200 mAh battery with a 20W TurboPower charger; and up to 12 GB of RAM (4 GB physical + 8 GB Smart Boost). The Moto G17 128 GB version costs BRL 1,299 and the 256 GB version is BRL 1,499.

Oi receives court clearance to sell V.tal stake
BRAZIL 10:58

Oi receives court clearance to sell V.tal stake

Brazilian telecom operator Oi has announced that a court decision was made on 28 January 2026, approving the judicial sale of "UPI V.tal." This unit will include the stakes held by Oi and its subsidiary, Rio Alto Investimentos e Participações, in V.tal – Rede Neutra de Telecomunicações. A competitive judicial bidding process for UPI V.tal is scheduled to begin with the opening of sealed bids on 5 March 2026.

Telecom Argentina integrates Nokia core in 5G upgrade
ARGENTINA 09:45

Telecom Argentina integrates Nokia core in 5G upgrade

Telecom Argentina announced it is adopting Nokia equipment for its 5G mobile core network, as part of a multi-vendor strategy for the Personal mobile network. The new core is rolling out first in the Buenos Aires metro area and other regions, including Mar del Plata, Tucuman, Rosario, and Cordoba, and will expand to other areas in the coming months. Personal has already completed integration and validation of the first network nodes and started migrating traffic. 

Brazil consults on changes to spectrum plan for digital TV
BRAZIL 29 JAN

Brazil consults on changes to spectrum plan for digital TV

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has approved a public consultation to update Brazil's Frequency Band Allocation, Destination, and Distribution Plan (PDFF), paving the way for TV 3.0, the next generation of free-to-air television. A key proposal is to allocate the 250 MHz to 322 MHz (300 MHz band) for sound and image broadcasting, facilitating the evolution of Brazil's terrestrial digital TV.

TIM and Vivo top performers in Opensignal Brazil networks survey
BRAZIL 29 JAN

TIM and Vivo top performers in Opensignal Brazil networks survey

TIM Brasil and Vivo were the top performers in Opensignal's latest 'Brazil Mobile Network Experience' report, with each winning six of 14 available awards. The report analyzes the mobile network experience of Claro, TIM, and Vivo in Brazil from October to December 2025. TIM leads for the fourth consecutive time with 72.7 percent, over four percentage points ahead of Vivo. The operator secured the top spot for Reliability Experience, Video Experience (63.0 points out of 100), Live Video Experience, and 5G Av

Colombia to allocate 900 MHz spectrum to rural broadband operators
COLOMBIA 29 JAN

Colombia to allocate 900 MHz spectrum to rural broadband operators

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (Mintic) announced plans to grant spectrum usage permits in the 900 MHz band to local operators with a view to boosting fixed residential connections in rural and remote areas where coverage by commercial operators is currently insufficient or non-existent. 

Brazil to upgrade fibre and mobile connectivity in Maranhao
BRAZIL 29 JAN

Brazil to upgrade fibre and mobile connectivity in Maranhao

Brazil's Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho has unveiled a series of infrastructure projects designed to improve mobile coverage and internet access across the state of Maranhao. The centrepiece is a contract between the Ministry and Telebras to develop the Maranhao Infovia. This project involves laying over 6,000 km of fibre-optic cabling to provide high-speed internet to 20 municipalities. This project forms part of the New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC). 

Entel Bolivia, Claro Chile sign bi-oceanic interconnection deal
BOLIVIA 29 JAN

Entel Bolivia, Claro Chile sign bi-oceanic interconnection deal

Bolivia's state-owned telecom operator Entel has signed an interconnection agreement with Claro Chile (America Movil) to establish what it describes as "the fastest and most direct bi-oceanic route connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific." Under the deal, the operators will interconnect their transport networks with a view to shortening data travel from Santiago to São Paulo by 2,400 km and cutting latency by 12 milliseconds.

Indra, CAF sign LatAm digital public services deal
CARIBBEAN 29 JAN

Indra, CAF sign LatAm digital public services deal

Spanish technology ICT group Indra and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the digitalisation of public services across CAF's member countries, which include more than 20 nations from the Americas along with Spain and Portugal. The pact, inked in Panama City, aims to combine CAF's regional integration expertise with Indra's technological prowess in key sectors to modernise state operations and essential infrastructure in Latin America

Unifique acquires 3.5 GHz band rights in Parana state
BRAZIL 29 JAN

Unifique acquires 3.5 GHz band rights in Parana state

Brazilian regional operator Unifique has acquired the primary authorisation to use an 80 MHz block in the 3.5 GHz radio frequency band in the state of Parana. This frequency, originally awarded to Ligga through the 5G Sul Consortium in an Anatel auction, is valid for 20 years and is extendable. As part of the agreement, Unifique will invest in telecommunications infrastructure from 2026 to 2030 to meet Ligga's coverage commitments in Parana. This includes deploying 745 base stations to serve 336 municipalit

BRAZIL 29 JAN

Padtec rolls out new pluggable module for 400 Gbps networks

Optical communications equipment manufacturer Padtec is introducing a new compact pluggable module, the QSFP-DD 400G Ultra Long Haul, to enable ultra-long distance 400 Gbps network transmissions. This transceiver uses coherent modulation technology for increased range, capacity, and energy efficiency.

BRAZIL 29 JAN

Google rolls out new Android theft protection features

Google is rolling out new Android theft protection features. Android 15's feature that locks the screen after too many incorrect login attempts now has a toggle in settings for user's to turn it off and on easier. In addition, Identity Check will be extended to cover all apps and features using the Android Biometric Prompt, including banking apps and Google Password Manager, while it should be harder for thieves to guess PINs, patterns, or passwords because of longer lockout periods after failed attempts.

BRAZIL 28 JAN

Thales and Samsung team up on high-security smartphones

Thales and Samsung Electronics have formed a strategic alliance to work on mobile security and digital sovereignty across Latin America, starting with Brazil. Cryptosmart, developed by Ercom (a Thales cybersecurity company), is an advanced mobile security solution designed to protect communications and confidential data for both government and corporate sectors. Ercom's expertise in high-level cryptography will be offered with Samsung's robust Galaxy Enterprise Edition line of devices. Together, they will o

MEXICO 28 JAN

AT&T Mexico Q4 sales up 21% on subscriber growth and forex impact

AT&T Mexico reported a 20.6 percent year on year rise in operating revenues to USD 1.3 billion in the final quarter of 2025, attributed to the favourable impact of foreign exchange rates as well as growth in postpaid subscribers and higher ARPU. Operating expenses were USD 1.2 billion, up 19.7 percent, while the company's EBITDA rose to USD 223 million compared to USD 171 million and the EBITDA margin improved to 17.7 percent compared to 16.4 percent in the year-earlier quarter.

BRAZIL 28 JAN

BNDES approves BRL 233 million financing for Mega Lobster data centre

Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved BRL 233.46 million in funding for Tec.to Data Centers, a part of the V.tal group. This financing will support the expansion of Mega Lobster, the largest data centre in Brazil's Northeast region, located in Fortaleza, Ceara. The approved amount covers approximately 40 percent of the total estimated investment for the expansion. 

BRAZIL 28 JAN

Brazil operators fulfill regulatory commitments to invest BRL 78.5 million in 2025

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) confirmed that telecom operators fulfilled their commitment to invest BRL 78.5 million in network infrastructure projects throughout 2025. These investments, converted from fines into "obligations to act," were aimed at expanding connectivity in underserved areas. The projects focused on deploying and maintaining essential infrastructure, including fibre-optic backhaul and 4G mobile antennas. In 2025, Anatel certified that these commitments served 7 munic

COLOMBIA 28 JAN

Millicom completes acquisition of Colombia's Tigo-UNE

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has announced the successful acquisition of 100 percent of the shares owned by Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) in Colombian operator Tigo-UNE. The offer of COP 418,741 per share, representing a total consideration of COP 2.1 trillion (USD 571 million), was accepted by EPM, owned by Medellin city council.

MEXICO 28 JAN

RAD wins Mexican smart IoT data centre monitoring deal

IoT specialist RAD has secured a contract with Mexico's Municipality of El Marqués in Querétaro state to deploy remote monitoring systems across multiple municipal data centres housing critical servers and communications equipment. The systems aim to enhance operational oversight, physical security and environmental management at distributed, often unmanned facilities. Working through certified partner Nextdata, RAD will supply sensors, its SecFlow IoT gateway and a centralised platform for real-time dashbo

BRAZIL 27 JAN

EU and Brazil recognise personal data protection laws

The EU and Brazil have finalised agreements that establish what they call the world's largest zone of free and secure data flow, benefiting 670 million consumers. Through mutual "adequacy decisions," both the European Commission and Brazil have confirmed that their respective data protection standards are comparable. This means that personal data can now be freely and securely exchanged between the EU and Brazil without additional legal hurdles, ensuring legal certainty and stability for businesses operatin

CAYMAN ISLANDS 27 JAN

Telconet to bid for Cayman Islands submarine cable contract

A consortium made up of Ecuador-based Telconet LatAm, Caymanian ISP Salt Wireless and the latter's sister firm Cayman Cable Co. is set to take part in a submarine cable tender to be launched by the Cayman Islands government, reports local news outlet Cayman Compass. Telconet is currently developing the CSN-1 system, a 4,500 km cable connecting Florida with Panama, Colombia and Ecuador that is due to enter commercial service this year.

COLOMBIA 27 JAN

Movistar Colombia tops 1,000 5G sites in 99 cities

Movistar Colombia said it has completed the first phase of its 5G rollout, having connected a total of 1,021 sites in 99 cities across the country, double the number initially planned. The operator expects to reach 1,185 sites by the end of the first quarter of 2026, around two years after officially launching the service.

PERU 27 JAN

Peru to block another 100K 'high-risk' handsets

Peruvian telecom services regulator Osiptel said it has resumed its campaign against the use of stolen or illegal handsets linked to criminal activities. The watchdog said it intends to gradually block an initial 100,000 devices that are not included on an official white list, starting in the coming weeks.

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