Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion
BRAZIL 14:42

Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion

Brazilian telecom company Oi is preparing to sell its IT and connectivity division, Oi Solucoes, for an estimated BRL 1.4 billion, according to daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to pay down debt following its judicial reorganisation. Major telecom companies like Vivo, Claro, and TIM, as well as regional providers, are expected to bid for Oi Solucoes, with some already expressing interest. A consultant's report valued the division between BRL 1.272 billion and BR

AT&T Mexico sales up 21% in Q1, tops 7 mln postpay subs
MEXICO 12:50

AT&T Mexico sales up 21% in Q1, tops 7 mln postpay subs

AT&T Mexico reported a 20.8 percent year on year rise in revenues to USD 1.17 billion in the first quarter of 2026, attributed to the favourable impact of foreign exchange rates, coupled with higher equipment sales and subscriber growth. Service revenue climbed 22.4 percent to USD 753 million and EBITDA was USD 220 million, up USD 27 million year on year.

Eutelsat, Co-op Cable expand Caribbean DTH offering
CARIBBEAN 11:38

Eutelsat, Co-op Cable expand Caribbean DTH offering

Eutelsat has partnered with Co-op Cable to expand direct-to-home (DTH) television and connectivity services across the Caribbean, using its Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite. The deal will allow Co-op Cable to offer bundled satellite TV and broadband services, combining video distribution with GEO-based connectivity, to meet growing demand for entertainment and internet access, above all in areas with limited terrestrial infrastructure.

Claro Southern Cone revenues up 25% in Q1, adds 92K postpay subs
CHILE 10:16

Claro Southern Cone revenues up 25% in Q1, adds 92K postpay subs

America Movil's Claro-branded units in its new Southern Cone reporting region (Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay) posted total revenues up 25.0 percent year on year to CLP 394.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, including CLP 43 billion from the settlement of a TV rights dispute. Service revenues rose 6.2 percent year on year to CLP 294.5 billion, while EBITDA for the region came to CLP 117.7 billion, up 94.0 percent year on year thanks to the favourable litigation outcome in Chile, with the margin climbing 1

Claro Caribbean and CentAm revenues up 6% in Q1, adds 383K subs
CARIBBEAN 09:30

Claro Caribbean and CentAm revenues up 6% in Q1, adds 383K subs

America Movil's Claro units in Central America and the Caribbean posted total revenues up 6.3 percent year on year to USD 1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, thanks mainly to substantial customer growth across the region. Service revenues rose 6.4 percent year on year to USD 1.1 billion, while EBITDA for the region came to USD 548 million, up 9.3 percent year on year, with the margin climbing 1.2 percentage points to 43.8 percent of sales.

Claro Argentina adds 347K mobile subs in Q1
ARGENTINA 09:14

Claro Argentina adds 347K mobile subs in Q1

America Movil said revenues at its Claro Argentina unit rose 6.9 percent year on year to ARS 907.7 billion after inflation in the first quarter of 2026, with service revenues climbing 7.6 percent to ARS 814.0 billion, attributing mainly to a growth in the mobile and fixed line customer base. Mobile service revenue increased 8.5 percent after inflation while fixed-line revenue dipped 0.5 percent due to difficulties in accessing clients in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.

Claro Ecuador sales up 2.2% in Q1, adds 38K fibre subs
ECUADOR 08:46

Claro Ecuador sales up 2.2% in Q1, adds 38K fibre subs

America Movil's Claro Ecuador unit reported a 2.2 percent year on year rise in revenues to USD 260 million in the first quarter of 2026, attributed mainly to growth in the postpay and fibre broadband segments, coupled with a 6.3 percent increase in device sales. Service revenues climbed 2.1 percent to USD 228 million, helped by a 12.9 percent growth in fixed line service revenues.

Claro Peru Q1 revenues up another 7% on 5G boost
PERU 08:30

Claro Peru Q1 revenues up another 7% on 5G boost

Claro Peru's total revenues came to PEN 1.77 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 7.2 percent from a year earlier thanks to gains in mobile and fixed broadband, offsetting prepay disconnections. Service revenue was PEN 1.39 billion, up 4.8 percent year on year, with the operator's adjusted EBITDA rising 8.0 percent to PEN 709 million in the January to March period and the margin climbing 0.3 percent of a percentage point to 40.0 percent. 

Claro Colombia adds over 507K mobile subs in Q1, profit surges 23%
COLOMBIA 08:02

Claro Colombia adds over 507K mobile subs in Q1, profit surges 23%

Claro Colombia, a subsidiary of America Movil, reported a 5.9 percent year on year rise in revenues to COP 4.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a 1.6 percent decline in the previous quarter. Total service revenues were up 7.4 percent to COP 3.3 trillion, driven by a double-digit (10.2%) growth in mobile revenues, its strongest performance in a decade. Fixed-line service revenue also increased by 3.2 percent, up from 2.2 percent in Q4.

America Movil Q1 sales up 5% in Mexico on higher postpay subs and ARPU
MEXICO 07:46

America Movil Q1 sales up 5% in Mexico on higher postpay subs and ARPU

America Movil reported first-quarter revenues for its domestic market of Mexico of MXN 86.3 billion, up 5.1 percent year on year, thanks to growth in both prepay and postpay, coupled with a 5.3 percent increase in ARPU. The company's total service revenues were up 3.5 percent year on year, driven by 5.7 percent rise in mobile revenues (7.1% in postpay), the best performance in two years, offsetting a 0.8 percent dip in fixed line sales.

America Movil nears 40% EBITDA margin as revenue, customer numbers improve in Q1
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 06:47

America Movil nears 40% EBITDA margin as revenue, customer numbers improve in Q1

America Movil reported a strong start to 2026, adding over 3 million new postpaid customers and almost 600,000 fixed broadband subscribers. The operator reported revenues up 2.1 percent year-on-year to MXN 237 billion, and EBITDA rose 3.8 percent to MXN 95 billion. Excluding currency effects, revenues jumped 6.1 percent, including 4.6 percent growth in service revenue and 11.3 percent higher equipment revenue, while EBITDA was up 8.0 percent excluding forex.

Altice International deconsolidates Dominican business as asset review continues
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 21 APR

Altice International deconsolidates Dominican business as asset review continues

Altice International reported revenues of EUR 3.845 billion for 2025, down 1.6 percent from the previous year. Annual adjusted EBITDA dropped 4.7 percent over the same period to EUR 1.251 million, with lower results in both Portugal and Israel, and capital expenditure was reduced slightly to EUR 726.6 million. The company ended the year with pro forma net debt just under EUR 8 billion.

MEXICO 21 APR

Eutelsat to distribute Cadena Tres channels across Mexico

Eutelsat has signed an agreement with Cadena Tres, part of Grupo Imagen, to distribute the Mexican broadcaster's signals via its Eutelsat 117 West A satellite. The deal extends Eutelsat's footprint in Mexico's broadcast market and consolidates the 117-degree West orbital slot as a central platform for content delivery across Latin America, said the company.

BRAZIL 20 APR

V.tal powers up Brasilia's Mane Garrincha Arena with 5G

Brazilian digital infrastructure company V.tal has partnered with BRB Mane Garrincha Arena in Brasilia to implement a new mobile network, significantly expanding 4G and 5G internet coverage and capacity. This upgrade is designed to handle the high volume of simultaneous data traffic during large events like games and concerts, ensuring stable connectivity for over 70,000 attendees and the stadium's operational systems.

MEXICO 20 APR

Mexico's ATDT to connect 640,000 users in digital divide areas

Mexico's Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) has published its Connectivity Programme in Public Sites and Priority Attention Areas (PCSP-AAP) for the year 2026, pledging to connect around 640,000 inhabitants in the country's most underserved regions. The ATDT was set up by president Claudia Sheinbaum last year to take over all matters relating to radio spectrum, coverage and service continuity, with a particular focus on closing the country's digital divide.

BRAZIL 20 APR

TIM Brasil upgrades network in Brasilia and Belo Horizonte

TIM Brasil is upgrading its network infrastructure in Brasilia and the Greater Belo Horizonte area, with completion expected by August this year. This modernisation project involves updating over 1,400 sites to enhance network capacity and prepare for 5G evolution, potentially benefiting more than 3.1 million customers across both regions.

ARGENTINA 20 APR

Argentinian fibre lines up 27% YoY to over 6 mln

The total number of fibre-optic lines in Argentina came to 6.2 million at the end of 2025, up around 1.3 million or 27 percent year on year, according to the latest update from communications regulator Enacom. The rise in FTTH connections saw fibre become the leading fixed broadband technology, overtaking cable, which fell around 7 percent year on year to 5.2 million.

EL SALVADOR 20 APR

Marenco named Tigo El Salvador general manager

Millicom, owner of Tigo-branded operations across Latin America, has announced the appointment of Mauricio Marenco as its new general manager in El Salvador, tasked with consolidating the operator's market-leading position and boosting the development of the country's digital ecosystem.

BRAZIL 20 APR

Brisanet mobile base passes 953,000 in March

Brazilian operator Brisanet saw a 4.7 percent increase in its fixed broadband customer base in March, reaching 1.56 million subscribers. The company's network now passes 7.2 million homes, a 1.2 percent rise year-over-year, and serves 159 cities in Brazil's Northeast Region. Furthermore, Brisanet's mobile phone services more than doubled its customer base to about 953,500 by the end of March. The operator's mobile coverage extends to 15.4 million inhabitants as of March.

MEXICO 20 APR

AT&T Mexico launches roaming bundles for prepay subs

AT&T Mexico has announced the launch of a series of roaming bundles that will enable prepay subscribers to access unlimited data when travelling abroad at prices starting at MXN 299 (EUR 14.5). The 'Paquete Preferente' bundle includes Europe, Asia and Latin America at a price of MXN 299 for five days, MXN 549 for 10 days and MXN 849 for 17 days.

MEXICO 17 APR

Movistar to continue as Mexican Baseball League sponsor

Movistar Mexico (Telefonica) has confirmed that it will continue as official sponsor Mexican Baseball League (LMB) for the third consecutive year. The company announced the deal to coincide with the start of the new LMB season featuring 20 teams spread across 18 Mexican states.

COLOMBIA 17 APR

Colombia opens call to allocate 900 MHz spectrum to rural providers

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

PARAGUAY 17 APR

Paraguay to award more spectrum in 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands

Paraguayan telecommunications regulator Conatel has published the draft terms and conditions for a new tender of 5G-compatible spectrum in the country. The watchdog said it plans to grant licences for the provision of mobile, cellular and internet access and data transmission services in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands.

URUGUAY 17 APR

Millicom launches Tigo brand in Uruguay, to invest USD 600 mln

Millicom has officially launched its Tigo brand in Uruguay around six months after finalising its acquisition of Telefonica's assets in the country for USD 440 million. At a launch event featuring group CEO Marcelo Benítez and Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi, the company said it would invest a further USD 600 million in Tigo Uruguay over the next four years, including USD 100 million to boost the operator's digital infrastructure.

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