--- title: News from Latin America - Developing Telecoms description: Telecommunications News from Latin America canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/latin-america-telecommunications.html?start=1768 language: en-GB date: 2025-11-25T00:11:39Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/latin-america-telecommunications.html?start=1768. markdown-tokens: 3172 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/regions/latin-america-telecommunications.html?start=1768. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 19 November 2013 10747 views Telefonica is looking to take on America Movil in Mexico, where the latter has a hefty market share of around 70%. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Devices & Platforms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-devices-platforms.html) 18 November 2013 6861 views ZTE has introduced three new smartphones for users in Mexico, including the latest models in the bestselling Blade series, adding localised innovations and upgraded features to deliver a better user experience to Mexican consumers. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/network_traffic300x225.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 November 2013 8715 views Telefónica Global Solutions has deployed 100G coherent optical transport technology from network specialist Ciena on Telefónica´s SAm-1 submarine and terrestrial network, which connects the U.S. to Latin America. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 01 November 2013 10819 views Brazilian operator Oi Brasil has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to supply the infrastructure for its LTE network. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 31 October 2013 9635 views America Movil registered a drop of almost 50% in its net profits in the third quarter, which the group attributes to economic issues in the Latin America region and particularly Mexico, as well as higher finance costs. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Consumer Ecosystems](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/60-consumer-ecosystems.html) 25 October 2013 8930 views TeleCommunication Systems announced today the deployment of TCS Family Locator and Workforce Locator applications for wireless subscribers of Claro. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/jamaica-600.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Cloud & Virtualisation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/telecom-cloud-virtualization.html) 25 October 2013 8910 views Cable & Wireless Communications has been chosen to supply email services for Jamaica’s technology ministry. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 23 October 2013 9235 views Peruvian service provider Digital Way is deploying indoor and outdoor Smart Wi-Fi products from Ruckus Wireless to support the expansion of its popular WIGO Libre! Wi-Fi service throughout Lima. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 22 October 2013 11381 views Venezuela’s consumer agency has prevented Telefonica subsidiary Movistar from increasing its prices in the face of an annual national inflation rate of nearly 50%. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Manaus_Brazil.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 21 October 2013 8210 views TIM Brasil has deployed 100G optical networking equipment supplied by Xtera Communications on a long-haul transmission infrastructure. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 16 October 2013 8697 views The government of Mexico has reached an agreement with several licence holders that enables it to assume control of a 130MHz block of unused 2.5GHz spectrum. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 14 October 2013 9937 views Bolivia’s largest satellite network operator Entel has selected Gilat’s SkyEdge II solution for the government’s national digital inclusion initiative. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 11 October 2013 11233 views Following suggestions that TIM’s Brazilian operations could be acquired by Vodafone, Telecom Italia has dispelled claims that it is negotiating a sale of the operator in order to reduce its debt. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 08 October 2013 11903 views Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) will launch LTE mobile data services later this year as part of its Christmas marketing campaign in The Bahamas. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 04 October 2013 12481 views Brazil’s largest telco Oi has agreed to merge with its major stakeholder Portugal Telecom (PT) to create a combined entity called CorpCo. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 30 September 2013 8645 views Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) is upgrading and expanding its sub-sea cable network in The Bahamas to pave the way for the launch of a range of new broadband-enabled services. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 26 September 2013 11421 views Brazilian telecommunications operator Linktel has installed Aptilo Networks’ Service Management Platform (SMP) as part of an upgrade to its nationwide network of Wi-Fi hotspots. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 06 September 2013 11005 views Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) is launching LTE services in the Cayman Islands, where it trades as LIME. It will be the first operator to offer the technology in the market. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 14 August 2013 12280 views American Tower is increasing its presence in Brazil and Mexico via an $811 million infrastructure acquisition... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Mobile Finance](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/financial-services.html) 12 August 2013 10306 views A new agreement will allow consumers in the United States and Canada to purchase mobile airtime for family and friends who are Telefonica Movistar customers... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 31 July 2013 10911 views Telefonica Moviles and Americatel Peru have won their bids for 4G spectrum licences in Peru, in auctions that raised US$257 million for the Latin American country’s government. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 30 July 2013 9794 views Brazil’s largest operator, the Telefonica subsidiary Vivo, has selected Ceragon as its wireless backhaul partner for the next phase of its nationwide LTE network... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Features/mobile_video300x225.jpg) Details James Barton Category: [Data Centres & Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/data-centres-networks.html) 26 July 2013 7919 views Only three regions—Latin America, Middle East, and Africa—will see a mobile internet service revenue double-digit CAGR between 2013 and 2018, according to ABI Research. This is underpinned by the strong per subscription data consumption increasing at CAGRs of 45-49%. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 22 July 2013 10450 views Telefonica is expanding a global contract for DSL network management that covers more than eight million customer lines globally. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Investment](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-investment-mergers.html) 19 July 2013 10571 views Brazilian number four Oi has raised $1.1 billion following the sale of various assets... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 11 July 2013 10024 views High speed mobile data services are now available for the first time in St. Lucia via Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) subsidiary LIME St. Lucia... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 03 July 2013 9546 views The America Movil subsidiary Claro Chile has become the first operator to launch commercial LTE (long term evolution) services in the Latin American country... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Humanitarian Comms](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/humanitarian-communications.html) 19 June 2013 10910 views Ericsson has partnered with Chilean provider Entel to launch a new education initiative for students in rural areas of the Latin American country... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 14 June 2013 7328 views The Colombian Ministry of Information Technologies and Telecommunications (MINTIC) has extended its contract with Gilat Satellite Networks to provide broadband services to over 1500 schools in the Latin American country... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Regulation](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/telecom-regulation.html) 11 June 2013 11331 views Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto has signed a bill aimed at breaking the dominance of telecom monopolies... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html) 07 June 2013 12142 views The mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) Sisteer has signed a full MVNO agreement with Telefonica’s Brazilian operation Vivo to operate as an MVNO using Vivo’s network... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Wireless Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks.html) 31 May 2013 11595 views Colombia’s first retail-based MVNO has been launched by Grupo Éxito... ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/highResLogos/placeholder-logo_1200x900.png) Details James Barton Category: [Satellite Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/satellite-communications-networks.html) 23 May 2013 7809 views A new joint venture between Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus Networks will provide international wholesale capacity to both companies and third party carriers across Central America...