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Mexico’s Altan Redes to use CRM system from Qvantel

Qvantel, a major name in digital business support systems (BSS), has announced that it has implemented the customer relationship management (CRM) system from Qvantel Flex BSS for Mexican mobile operator Altan Redes.

Mexico’s Altan Redes to use CRM system from Qvantel

Colombia begins public consultation focused on OTT

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Colombia’s Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) and its Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC) have announced the launch of a public consultation focused on OTT (over the top) digital services. It began on 11 December 2024 and will continue until 31 January 2025.

Colombia begins public consultation focused on OTT

Telefonica del Peru receives credit ratings downgrade

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Given its recent troubles, the Moody's Ratings downgrade of operator Telefonica del Peru’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and senior unsecured rating to Caa1 from B2 is not great news.

Telefonica del Peru receives credit ratings downgrade

Cirion expands its fibre optic network in Mexico

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Cirion Technologies, a digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, has announced the expansion of its fibre network in Mexico, with a new AI-ready fibre duct, enhancing connectivity between Mexico City and Querétaro.

Cirion expands its fibre optic network in Mexico

Chile to house telescope for global satellite tracking coverage

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Chile is now home to an optical telescope for global satellite tracking coverage. It’s been installed and activated by Neuraspace, a leading name in space traffic management (STM).

Chile to house telescope for global satellite tracking coverage

AST SpaceMobile signs ten-year commercial deal with Vodafone Group

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Direct-to-device (D2D) LEO satellite operator AST SpaceMobile said on Monday it has signed a definitive ten-year commercial agreement with Vodafone Group to roll out its services in Vodafone’s markets worldwide.

AST SpaceMobile signs ten-year commercial deal with Vodafone Group
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Highline fundraises for tower rollout in Brazil

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Brazilian telecommunications tower company Highline, owned by the US-based DigitalBridge group, says it has successfully raised almost US$380 million through a new debenture issue, its largest fundraising effort to date and its first issuance of tax-exempt incentivised debentures in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.

Highline fundraises for tower rollout in Brazil

Chile-Antarctica cable feasibility study: the next steps

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Chilean regulator Subtel says it has received four offers to carry out a feasibility study of a project to implement  the first submarine fibre optic cable between Chile and Antarctica.

Chile-Antarctica cable feasibility study: the next steps

Telefonica’s Peru fibre sale to KKR, Entel collapses

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Telefonica’s sale of shares in its fibre optic network in Peru to investment fund KKR and Chilean telco Entel collapsed after the deal was announced in July 2023.

Telefonica’s Peru fibre sale to KKR, Entel collapses

Brazilian competition regulator okays V.tal’s plans for Oi

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The ongoing story of Brazilian digital infrastructure solutions company and neutral fibre optic network owner V.tal’s plans to buy financially troubled telecommunication company Oi's broadband unit has taken a positive turn as Brazilian competition regulator Cade has approved the purchase – though it’s far from over yet.

Brazilian competition regulator okays V.tal’s plans for Oi

ITU: Global Internet users hit 5.5 billion, digital divide persists

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) stated that 227 million new people connected to the internet for the first time in 2024, bringing the total number of connected people to over 5.5 billion.

ITU: Global Internet users hit 5.5 billion, digital divide persists

Regulatory issues for Apple in Indonesia and Brazil

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A reminder of the difficulties that can be faced by a global brand working in multiple territories with specific local rules and concerns comes from multinational technology company Apple, which is facing two very different regulatory challenges in two very different regions. 

Regulatory issues for Apple in Indonesia and Brazil
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Mexico’s telecoms regulator is (almost) abolished

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As expected, Mexico has gone ahead with plans to abolish a number of regulatory bodies, including telecoms watchdog the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT). However, it hasn’t been the wholesale clear-out some commentators feared.

Mexico’s telecoms regulator is (almost) abolished

Brazil’s V.tal secures solar energy deal and DFC loan

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Brazilian neutral network, digital infrastructure and data centre group V.tal has agreed a contract with Atlas Renewable Energy, an international renewable energy solutions provider, which says it is entering the data centre sector in Latin America through the deal.

Brazil’s V.tal secures solar energy deal and DFC loan

5G slicing first claimed by Brazil’s TIM

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TIM has claimed that it is the first operator in Brazil to carry out 5G network slicing on a public network for real-time video transmission. The initiative took place with help from Ericsson in the design and optimisation process.

5G slicing first claimed by Brazil’s TIM

Chinese LEO company follows Starlink into Brazilian market

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SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company, has signed an agreement to enter the Brazilian market. The signing took place during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to the capital, Brasilia.

Chinese LEO company follows Starlink into Brazilian market

Viasat and Altan partner to boost cellular coverage in Mexico

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Global communications company Viasat has announced the launch of a home and mobile broadband service in Mexico that, they say, will boost cellular coverage in the country.

Viasat and Altan partner to boost cellular coverage in Mexico

Cirion announces SAC-2, a new US-Latin America subsea route

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Cirion Technologies, a digital infrastructure and technology provider in Latin America, today announced what it describes as a new, wholly diverse and resilient Atlantic subsea route expanding fibre connectivity between Latin America and North America. It’s called the South American Crossing-2 (SAC-2) Route.

Cirion announces SAC-2, a new US-Latin America subsea route
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New EdgeUno fibre optic route to connect Chile and Argentina

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Latin American IP transit and connectivity provider EdgeUno has announced a new fibre optic route connecting Santiago de Chile and Buenos Aires in Argentina.

New EdgeUno fibre optic route to connect Chile and Argentina

Sateliot and UNESCO collaborate on STEM project in Latin America

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Satellite operator Sateliot, which says it is the first company to operate a  constellation of 5G NB-IoT satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), has formalised a collaboration agreement with UNESCO Santiago, the regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Sateliot and UNESCO collaborate on STEM project in Latin America

Mastercard expands reach of digital wallets with Pay Local service

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Mastercard announced on Tuesday it has launched Mastercard Pay Local, a new global service that enables digital wallet users in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East and Africa to pay locally when they travel.

Mastercard expands reach of digital wallets with Pay Local service

El Salvador to enhance digital government services with IDB loan

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El Salvador aims to enhance its digital government services with the help of a $60 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which partners with the public sector in the Latin America and Caribbean region to design and provide innovative, high-impact solutions for sustainable and inclusive development.

El Salvador to enhance digital government services with IDB loan

Brazil’s V.tal wins shopping centre 5G coverage deal

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Brazilian neutral network and digital infrastructure company V.tal, recently in the news thanks to its interest in troubled operator Oi Brasil’s fibre broadband base, is now making headlines through an indoor 5G deal for Brazilian shopping centres.

Brazil’s V.tal wins shopping centre 5G coverage deal

Millicom announces LatAm tower sale and leaseback deal with SBA

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Millicom International Cellular, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, has announced a tower sale agreement with SBA Communications Corporation (SBA), an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure.

Millicom announces LatAm tower sale and leaseback deal with SBA
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