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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Today marks the expiration of Movistar's eighth concession extension

This Wednesday, October 15, marks the expiration of the eighth extension of Otecel’s concession contract, the owner of the Movistar and Tuenti brands in Ecuador.

The regulator, Arcotel, has not yet indicated its willingness to grant a ninth extension. The new definitive concession is essential to finalize the sale of Otecel to Millicom.

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