Mobile operators are emerging in the face of 5G, without urgency and awaiting resolution of several pending regulatory issues. The certainties during 2020 came from the field of IoT. Lastly, mobile operators turned to Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT) and Cat-M1, with which they seek to dispute the market for unlicensed use technologies

2020 passed without pain or glory in terms of spectrum assignments in Argentina. The year had no news for the industry, which is awaiting definitions of the SubTIC and Enacom in a promised "multi-year spectrum plan." It was announced for the first half of 2021 and will also include the results of the public consultation on Wifi 6, launched in mid-December; an analysis of the frequency reservation for vertical markets; and on TV White Spaces.

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Globales · Operators14/05/2026

Telefónica’s two sides: growth in core markets, Latin America sales weigh on profit

In the first quarter of 2026, it generated revenues of €8.127 billion, representing a 0.8% year-on-year increase at constant exchange rates. The sale of its operations in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico resulted in a €798 million loss. It closed March with 297.9 million mobile accesses and 74.9 million fixed broadband subscriptions.

América Latina · Regulation · Operators13/05/2026

GSMA M360 Latam and CLTD kick off in Mexico

The events will bring together telecom operator CEOs and heads of regulators from across the region. The discussion will focus on the challenges the digital ecosystem is facing to succeed at a time when operators’ business models are undergoing a profound transformation.

América Latina · Operators11/05/2026

Liberty Latin America consolidated postpaid growth in the first quarter

The operator added 50,000 new lines across the countries in which it operates, with Costa Rica, Panama, and Jamaica standing out. It also recorded slight increases in RGUs in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Total revenues reached US$1.083 billion, in line with the same period a year earlier.

América Latina · Operators12/05/2026

Millicom acquisitions drive 45% revenue growth

Revenue rounded out at US$2 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Mobile customers reached 57.3 million, a 37.8% increase compared with a year earlier.

Argentina · Operators08/05/2026

Internet Day 2026

WISP proposes ISPs monetize in-home experience with WiFi-as-a-Service model

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While definitions on 5G are awaited, operators innovate with Narrow Band IoT

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Telefónica’s two sides: growth in core markets, Latin America sales weigh on profit

GSMA M360 Latam and CLTD kick off in Mexico

The events will bring together telecom operator CEOs and heads of regulators from across the region. The discussion will focus on the challenges the digital ecosystem is facing to succeed at a time when operators’ business models are undergoing a profound transformation.

Liberty Latin America consolidated postpaid growth in the first quarter

The operator added 50,000 new lines across the countries in which it operates, with Costa Rica, Panama, and Jamaica standing out. It also recorded slight increases in RGUs in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Total revenues reached US$1.083 billion, in line with the same period a year earlier.

Millicom acquisitions drive 45% revenue growth

Revenue rounded out at US$2 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Mobile customers reached 57.3 million, a 37.8% increase compared with a year earlier.

Internet Day 2026

WISP proposes ISPs monetize in-home experience with WiFi-as-a-Service model

A DIARIO LATINO 14-05-2026

FCC approves EchoStar spectrum sale to SpaceX and AT&T

Mobile lines reach 48 million registered

AST SpaceMobile confirms target of 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit by 2026

CLTD–M360: CITEL highlights need to accelerate regulatory transformation

Telefónica’s two sides: growth in core markets, Latin America sales weigh on profit