Bolivia · Pay TV · Operators

14/05/2021

During the pandemic Cotel lost 40% of pay TV subscribers

Regional · Submarine Cables

14/05/2021

Brazil to participate in Humboldt submarine cable project between Chile and Australia

Perú · Operators

14/05/2021

MVNO Suma Móvil starts actvities

Regional · Operators

13/05/2021

Telefónica's net profit rose 118.3% in first quarter due to lower costs and a lesser impact of Covid-19

It reached € 886 million, also in response to a stable operating cash flow and to the evolution of exchange rates compared to those recorded by the end of 2020. Revenues fell 9% year-on-year. Hispam contributes 19% of the group's sales, and Brazil, 16%.

Regional · Internet & OTT · Politics

12/05/2021

Collection of VAT on digital products generalized in the region

Six countries modified their legislation last year to add platform services to taxed activities paid by the consumer. Meanwhile, the income tax remains subject to an unresolved global debate where the OECD leads the way.

Argentina · Internet & OTT · Software and Applications · Operators

11/05/2021

Remote management of luminaires: Argentine cities already take advantage of power savings and improved efficiency

The control and monitoring of the light points is consolidated as a first step in the constitution of a Smart City. It generates data and infrastructure capable of being used in other smart city verticals. In addition, as it is an already mature market in technological terms, it is experiencing its own evolution from 3G and 4G to NB-IoT, which will lead to greater economic viability.