Ericsson appoints Eduardo Mazo as Southern Cone Network Operations head
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 15:07

Ericsson appoints Eduardo Mazo as Southern Cone Network Operations head

Ericsson has appointed Eduardo Mazo as the new head of network operations for the Southern Cone of Latin America. In this role, Mazo will oversee the company's delivery operations in the region, focusing on transformation processes, new business development, and the management of both fixed and mobile networks.

Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion
BRAZIL 15:05

Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion

Brazilian fixed broadband provider Vero is expanding its mobile phone service strategy by offering plans directly to consumers who do not subscribe to its fixed broadband. The total investment for this mobile push is BRL 110 million. This new offering, 'Vero Controle Mais', will launch commercially in two weeks, leveraging its existing MVNO structure with TIM's network. The roll-out will occur in phases, initially targeting the 300 cities where Vero already has mobile services, then expanding to all states

Braziian telecom sector undergoes 14% rise in foreign direct investment in first 4 months
BRAZIL 14:58

Braziian telecom sector undergoes 14% rise in foreign direct investment in first 4 months

Foreign direct investment in Brazil's telecommunications sector reached BRL 11.5 billion in the first four months of 2026. This includes BRL 3 billion in April alone, marking a 14 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025. This surge, based on Central Bank data analysed by the Ministry of Communications, is attributed to the expansion of 5G, broader connectivity networks, and Brazil's emergence as a key data centre hub in Latin America, currently holding about half of the region's installed cap

Brazilian telcos initiate arbitration against Oi - report
BRAZIL 14:41

Brazilian telcos initiate arbitration against Oi - report

Brazilian operators Telefonica, TIM and Claro have jointly launched an arbitration case against Oi, reported daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. They are demanding BRL 3.1 billion, claiming Oi breached their January 2021 agreement for the sale of its mobile network, specifically concerning post-closing price adjustments. The buyers argue that the final adjustments to the BRL 16.5 billion sale price were much higher than expected, warranting a BRL 3.19 billion discount.

DE-CIX upgrades connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of FIFA World Cup men's competition
MEXICO 12:08

DE-CIX upgrades connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of FIFA World Cup men's competition

Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX said it has upgraded connectivity between its locations in Mexico and Dallas ahead of the FIFA World Cup men's football competition this summer. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July in eleven cities in the US, two in Canada, and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico. Demand for tickets is outpacing supply at 500 million ticket requests made for a total of 5 million tickets. The event will primarily be viewed across the world via screens on television

Aeromexico, ViX to stream World Cup games onboard
MEXICO 08:52

Aeromexico, ViX to stream World Cup games onboard

Aeromexico has reached an agreement with ViX, the streaming platform of TelevisaUnivision, to let passengers watch World Cup content in flight using free Wi-Fi and a personal device. The service will include live sports programming and selected international football matches during the summer.

Mexican watchdog backing automatic registration of mobile lines without consent
MEXICO 08:38

Mexican watchdog backing automatic registration of mobile lines without consent

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT is allowing mobile operators to automatically link postpaid lines to the CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) database using customer data already on file, even without seeking fresh consent, according to a report in business daily Expansion. The move comes as Mexico heads toward a 30 June deadline for mandatory registration of all mobile prepay and postpay lines with official ID documents.

Personal Argentina debuts B2B satellite internet service
ARGENTINA 08:08

Personal Argentina debuts B2B satellite internet service

Personal Argentina's unit Personal Tech has launched a B2B low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service aimed at providing high-speed connectivity across Argentina, including rural and remote areas. The company said the service is above all designed to support business customers that need reliable access where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable.

Chileans port 844,000 numbers in Q1, led by Claro and Mundo
CHILE 06:55

Chileans port 844,000 numbers in Q1, led by Claro and Mundo

A total of 844,000 fixed and mobile numbers were ported in Chile in the first quarter of 2026, the vast majority of which – 836,000 – were mobile numbers. The latest update from telecommunications regulator Subtel also revealed that the month of March saw more than 262,000 fixed and mobile numbers ported, up 3.6 percent year on year. Of these, 258,000 were mobile numbers, up 4.4 percent compared to the same month in 2025.

Arelion expands channel programme in Mexico to target wholesale and enterprise
MEXICO 06:25

Arelion expands channel programme in Mexico to target wholesale and enterprise

Arelion has expanded its Conflict-Free Channel Program in Mexico, extending support for regional technology service distributors serving wholesale and enterprise customers. The programme provides access to Arelion's connectivity portfolio, including wavelength services, IP transit and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation, through the company's channel partner ecosystem.

Brazil's Valenet projects BRL 450 mln revenue in 2026
BRAZIL 2 JUN

Brazil's Valenet projects BRL 450 mln revenue in 2026

Brazilian regional ISP Valenet expects to reach BRL 450 million in revenue for 2026, reported Diario do Comercio. The company has become the second-largest provider in the state of Minas Gerais and among the top 20 nationally. With over 216,000 customers and consistent annual growth of at least 20 percent since 2017, Valenet invests more than BRL 100 million annually and plans further acquisitions in Minas Gerais.

Nearly 7 in 10 Peruvians using messaging apps
PERU 2 JUN

Nearly 7 in 10 Peruvians using messaging apps

The percentage of Peruvian users using instant messaging services increased to 68.6 percent at the end of 2025, according to data from the annual Residential Survey of Telecommunications Services (Erestel) cited by telecommunications regulator Osiptel. WhatsApp continued as the most popular instant messaging service in Peru, used by some 98.6 percent of the total, followed by Facebook Messenger with 45.1 percent, TikTok direct messages (27.9%) and Instagram with 20.5 percent.

VENEZUELA 2 JUN

Venezuela's Digitel and Simple TV launch joint pay-TV offer

Venezuelan operator Digitel said it has reached an agreement with pay-TV provider Simple TV to enable its 9 million-plus mobile and broadband users nationwide to access streaming app Simpleplus. The latter offers over 130 live channels as well as exclusive content and on-demand programming. Sporting tournaments available include the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), the national football league and international competitions such as Spain's LaLiga.

ARGENTINA 2 JUN

Argentina clears new spectrum for Starlink expansion

Argentina's telecommunications regulator Enacom has authorised SpaceX's Starlink to operate in additional frequency bands not yet allocated to fixed satellite services, enabling the company to expand its operations in the country. The approval covers several segments in the W band, including ranges between 92 GHz and 114.25 GHz for Earth-to-space transmissions via gateway earth stations.

MEXICO 2 JUN

SES brings inflight connectivity to Viva fleet in Mexico

SES announced the launch of a multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity service across the Airbus fleet of and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva. The aim is to provide passengers with consistent, high-speed internet onboard via SES's network of satellites operating in multiple orbits.

VENEZUELA 2 JUN

Valente takes over as Movistar Venezuela CEO

Telefonica's Movistar Venezuela subsidiary has announced the appointment of Antonio Valente as CEO, replacing José Luis Rodríguez, who is stepping down after eight years to return to Spain. Valente takes the helm as the operator advances a network expansion and modernisation plan, including a 5G rollout, following a previously announced USD 500 million investment to strengthen its 4G infrastructure and accelerate next-generation mobile deployment in the country.

BRAZIL 1 JUN

Anatel clears Ligga acquisition by Brasil TecPar

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has approved the transfer of control of Ligga to the Brasil TecPar Group, following a thorough regulatory and tax compliance review of the operation, which was first announced in February. A crucial condition of Anatel's approval requires Brasil TecPar to streamline its network infrastructure on electricity distribution poles. Within 24 months of the corporate transaction's completion, with a possible extension subject to Anatel's approval, the group must

BRAZIL 1 JUN

China's SpaceSail to launch in Brazil later this year

Chinese low-orbit satellite company SpaceSail is poised to launch operations in Brazil later this year, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Communications. Its entry to the Brazilian market is expected to broaden satellite internet offerings, intensify competition, and accelerate connectivity access in areas where fibre optics are not yet available, including rural communities, isolated locations and parts of the Amazon.

BRAZIL 1 JUN

Brazil launches Infovia 03, doubling internet speed in Amapa

Brazilian Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho was due to inaugurate Infovia 03 in Macapa, state of Amapa, on 01 June. Through this project, internet service providers in Macapa will now be able to offer broadband at up to 2 Gbps, doubling the previous 1 Gbps top speed. In Afua, Para, on Marajo Island, speeds will jump from 300 Mbps via radio to 750 Mbps via fibre-optic cable. Furthermore, Infovia 03 should reduce internet outages by providing another access route for both Amapa and Para.

COLOMBIA 1 JUN

Movistar Colombia handed COP 1.4 bln SIM swap fine

Colombia's Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has fined Movistar Colombia COP 1.358 billion for failing to adequately protect users against SIM swap fraud. The entity said the operator did not use appropriate identity verification tools during SIM replacement procedures, enabling unauthorised access to customers' mobile numbers and, in some cases, their bank accounts.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1 JUN

Viettel to invest USD 560 mln in Dominican Republic expansion

Vietnamese state-run telecommunications giant Viettel is set to invest USD 560 million to launch a new operator in the Dominican Republic, reports TN Global, citing a recent filing on the Hanoi Stock Exchange. The entity, to be called Viettel Dominicana, will compete with the country's existing MNOs Claro (America Movil), Altice and Viva (Trilogy) for the Dominican Republic's 10.6 million active mobile lines.

BRAZIL 1 JUN

V.tal and Meta partner to bring submarine internet cable to Southern Brazil

V.tal and Meta are partnering to build the first submarine internet cable in Porto Alegre, Brazil, boosting connectivity for the entire southern region and neighbouring South American countries. This project, an extension of the existing Malbec cable, will link Porto Alegre to major cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires, with a 280 km branch unit expected to launch in 2027. V.tal says the new cable will connect to a new data centre in Porto Alegre, positioning the city as a major digital

BRAZIL 29 MEI

Brazilian regulator greenlights Claro's acquisition of Desktop

Brazilian telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel has given its preliminary approval for Claro's acquisition of Desktop. This deal, valued by Claro at BRL 4 billion with a payment of BRL 2.4 billion, represents the largest instance of a major operator acquiring a mid-sized one. Desktop serves approximately 1.2 million customers.

COLOMBIA 29 MEI

Colombia tests D2D emergency messaging with Skylo and Viasat

Colombia has conducted its first pilot test of direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, successfully transmitting an emergency message from a remote area without mobile coverage, the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (Mintic) announced. The message was sent from Sumapaz via Skylo Technologies' non-terrestrial network to a Viasat satellite and routed to an emergency response centre in Bogota.

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