Latin America Telecoms News
All the latest telecoms insight, news and analysis from across Latin America, including BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Public Affairs
Telefónica handed EC fine for Brazilian non‑compete deal
Decade‑long proceedings close with Telefónica — along with Pharol — ordered to hand over €79m for antitrust breach. European Commission findings upheld despite yo‑yoing, with final charge held for Telefónica and down slightly for Pharol.
Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica’s PangeaCo begins operations in Peru
Telefónica appears to have failed to find an investor for the Peruvian FibreCo. Political situation may have complicated efforts to find a partner.
M&A
Telefónica concludes Central American exit with El Salvador sale
General International Telecom’s $139m transaction completed. Sale goes through at the second attempt after an agreement with América Móvil collapsed in 2019.
Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Movistar battles it out with WOM over fibre
Telefónica Chile wins over WOM in fibre building showdown; OB performs first remote 5G mammogram in region.
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica signs Infobip on B2B client support
Movistar partners communications platform provider Infobip to expand its B2B suite. Omnichannel communications services touted under new service.
Network & Infrastructure
Peru’s IpT likes open RAN, but sees room for improvement
CTO of rural provider lauds lower energy consumption, shorter implementation times, compared with traditional 4G rollouts. Flags “some limitations” on capacity and scalability, however; “overall cost” of open RAN equipment still in same ballpark as kit from mainstream vendors.
Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica selects Wipro for 5GC automation
Group to roll out Indian tech firm’s CI/CD/CT solution in Brazil, Germany, followed by Spain and UK. Aim to “industrialise” processes surrounding automation of 5G Core functions and speed time‑to‑market for new services. Telefónica and Wipro plan to expand solution to other network areas, including access, infrastructure, and transport. ...
Partnerships & Alliances
New business boosts Atento diversification drive
Former Telefónica subsidiary flags growth in new sectors and USA as it expects legacy revenues from Spanish operator to dwindle. Cyberattack in Brazil disrupted services but will not affect financial guidance.
M&A
Group’s Central America withdrawal complete
El Salvador’s Superintendencia de Competencia gives Group green light to exit the market through transaction announced with General International Telecom in autumn. No conditions attached to approval, unlike earlier deal with América Móvil that ended up collapsing. Deal is final of five regional sales by Group.
People
Former Telefónica exec takes Sky Mexico helm
Luis Malvido, ex‑CEO at Telefónica businesses in Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, and Venezuela, takes the lead at Mexican rival.
