Telefónica: Transform & Grow plan strengthens financial position and enables operational leap in the second quarter

The Spain-based operator with businesses in Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom reported revenue of €8.265 billion between April and June 2026, with growth in its B2B and retail businesses. EBITDA increased 2.7% at constant prices, while the margin stood at 35.5%. Accesses reached 299.8 million, up 5.3% year over year, with a focus on FTTH.

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América Latina · Operators22/07/2026

América Móvil increased profit by 9.2% in the second quarter

The increase was the result of higher revenue (+3.1%) and EBITDA growth of 3.8%. Exchange rate stability and the expansion of its subscriber base contributed to the performance. At the end of June, the company had accumulated 414.5 million access lines across all types of services.

Panamá · Regulation · Operators02/07/2026

Panama bets on a third mobile operator

ASEP has begun the process to auction 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum. Analysts are divided: some argue that the entry of a third operator will improve competition and reduce prices, while others say it could jeopardize the economic and financial stability of telecommunications service providers.

Globales · Operators · Equipment Providers and Network Solutions17/06/2026

Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G subscriptions reach 3.1 billion as differentiated connectivity drives service growth

A total of 84 operators now offer network slicing. Services based on differentiated connectivity have moved beyond the early adoption phase and into widespread commercialization.

Globales · Operators01/06/2026

Operators maintain profits with limited investment and cost controls

That is according to a report by analyst firm MTN Consulting, which estimated EBIT margins at 15.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Ecuador · Operators19/05/2026

CNT Ecuador turns profitable, accelerates growth in 5G and fiber

Ronald Spina is General Manager of the National Telecommunications Corporation (Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, CNT). He said the state-owned Ecuadorian operator’s turnaround was achieved while improving its EBITDA margin and accelerating the rollout of FTTH and 5G.

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