Lumen highlights the “network effect” of platform-based business models

In the framework of the CenturyLink Forum 2020 Latin America, Héctor Alonso, president of CenturyLink Latin America, referred to the recent rebranding of the company, which was renamed Lumen. As he told Convergencialatina, the change reflects the transformation of the firm from a telecommunications company to a technology company.

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Brasil · Pay TV · Free to Air TV - TDT22/04/2024

Brazilian linear TV seeks to reconvert to avoid its extinction

Competition with streaming has led the main groups to have their own platforms to be able to compete on other screens. The arrival of TV 3.0 can help in its conversion.

Brasil · Software and Applications · Regulation27/12/2023

Projects to tax the income of Big Techs operating in the Brazilian market

A study by the University of Brasilia determined a potential tax revenue of over US$5.5 billion for the Brazilian Treasury, coming from the main digital services companies.

Perú · Operators18/08/2023

The three keys to Internet for All: one anchor operator, state regional networks and regulatory flexibility

These three factors come together in the success of the initiative. Convergencialatina interviewed Stalin Rivera, Head of Business Strategy, and César Huamán Bazán, Commercial Director, who explained that they already have contracts with Telefónica, the original partner, but also with Entel and Claro. In addition, they managed to add initiatives from the Canon por Cobertura program. B2B already represents 10% of total revenue and OIBDA is already positive.

América Latina · Submarine Cables · Terrestrial Backbones · Data Center13/04/2023

Carriers focus on connecting data centers as next demand big border

The approach of the cloud to the user is the main need to satisfy. The urgency of having the three basic components of any Data Center -space, energy and connectivity- is driving the advancement of the segment.

Cuba · Mobile · Convergence · Free to Air TV - TDT29/06/2022

Internet access has been stagnant for the last two years.

Data released these days by the Onei (National Statistics and Information Office) show little quantitative change in the connectivity of Cubans. A total of 7.5 million people have access to the Internet, with 6 million using cell phones.

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