The need to expand guardbands reduces the 400 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band available to operators nationwide. The reformulation will take the contest to 2021.

Since Anatel’s (National Telecommunications Agency) proposal for the 5G spectrum tender was known, the sum of pitfalls up to reaching the last report of the regulator's Spectrum and Orbits Committee, seems to have delivered the final blow: The tender could only be carried out in early 2021, although this cannot be assured at this point either.

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The need to expand guardbands reduces the 400 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band available to operators nationwide. The reformulation will take the contest to 2021.

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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.

Warning to telcos: Job cuts may leave them vulnerable and unable to innovate

According to an MTN report, operators are continually adjusting their workforce under the pretext of improving dividends, while also taking advantage of the growing presence of AI. However, one possible consequence is excessive staff turnover and the loss of know-how, particularly in cybersecurity.

Pressed by weak results, Nokia relaunches with a renewed focus on AI

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