Delaying in implementing 5G would be a sin for the countries of the region. Whoever has 5G will take advantage in the future from Industry 4.0 and other corporate services and for individuals. According to Ericsson, for approximately 2024 about 1.500 billion people will have 5G, and coverage will reach 40% of global population.

The 5G seed in Latin America was planted by Antel Uruguay, and in the rest of the region, Mexico and Chile are galloping towards the same goal. Progress is made in agreements between private and states to capture part of the € 225 billion that the European Commission (EC) estimated as global income from 5G in 2025.

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Globales · Operators27/03/2026

Telefónica Shareholders Give Broad Support to Murtra's Management

The Shareholders' Meeting approved all the proposals of the Board of Directors, led by Marc Murtra. In an emphatic speech, the CEO affirmed that the current management is fulfilling its promises, highlighted the figures achieved in 2025, and asserted that they are on track to become "one of the best telcos in Europe."

Globales · Equipment Providers and Network Solutions11/03/2026

Nokia: Telcos aim for level 4 autonomous networks by 2030

This goal was conveyed to Convergencia by Rodrigo Brito, VP of Autonomous Networks at the company, within the framework of MWC Barcelona 2026. The implementation of "attempts" is key along the way.

Globales · Operators25/02/2026

Telcos keep losing staff, now due to AI impact

A report by consultancy MTN covering 72 major operators recorded a total of 4.344 million employees in the third quarter of 2025, 2% fewer than a year earlier. Telefónica led the layoffs, reducing its workforce by 10,100 people.

Globales · Operators24/02/2026

Telefónica reported 2025 losses linked to exceptional events

The sale of four Latin American subsidiaries, along with the layoff of 5,000 employees, generated a negative accounting impact.

América Latina · Operators19/02/2026

Liberty Latin America maintains postpaid, B2B revenue after Melissa hurricane

Its revenues reached US$1.16 billion in the fourth quarter, with a slight year-on-year increase of 1%. Mobile subscribers totaled 6.79 million, while RGUs reached 3.83 million.

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Telefónica Shareholders Give Broad Support to Murtra's Management

Nokia: Telcos aim for level 4 autonomous networks by 2030

This goal was conveyed to Convergencia by Rodrigo Brito, VP of Autonomous Networks at the company, within the framework of MWC Barcelona 2026. The implementation of "attempts" is key along the way.

Telcos keep losing staff, now due to AI impact

A report by consultancy MTN covering 72 major operators recorded a total of 4.344 million employees in the third quarter of 2025, 2% fewer than a year earlier. Telefónica led the layoffs, reducing its workforce by 10,100 people.

Telefónica reported 2025 losses linked to exceptional events

The sale of four Latin American subsidiaries, along with the layoff of 5,000 employees, generated a negative accounting impact.

Liberty Latin America maintains postpaid, B2B revenue after Melissa hurricane

Its revenues reached US$1.16 billion in the fourth quarter, with a slight year-on-year increase of 1%. Mobile subscribers totaled 6.79 million, while RGUs reached 3.83 million.

A DIARIO LATINO 29-03-2026

Undersecretary Garrido backs cuts to regulatory burdens via resolutions and decrees

Claro led mobile data traffic with 34.17% in 2025

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Telefónica Shareholders Give Broad Support to Murtra's Management