For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

Regulation, legislation and business is the tripod on which the Argentine government, operators and vendors work to clear the way towards 5G. The goal is to give the starting signal in the second half of 2022, in order not to generate delays in the adoption of the new technology (after a 2020 of little progress in the country as a result of the pandemic).

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Antel held the technology event at Antel Arena under the theme “Real-time sovereignty.” Vice President Pablo Álvarez said having a state-owned telecommunications company is an advantage in addressing the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Director Laura Raffo, meanwhile, spoke about AI: “It is not just about access to the tool, but also about how to use it and how to provide training for its use.”

Argentina · Operators12/08/2026

Telecom posts 13.4% increase in consolidated sales in first half

The operator posted a US$410 million profit in the first half, partly boosted by foreign exchange gains. Consolidated revenue totaled US$3.385 billion, up 13.4% year on year. It ended the period with 19.4 million mobile accesses, down 7.1%, and 4.2 million broadband accesses, up 2.7%. The results included Telefónica’s contribution.

América Latina · Mobile · Operators11/08/2026

The digital Caribbean: Connectivity's bright spots and challenges in a fragmented region

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América Latina · Operators07/08/2026

Millicom consolidates regional expansion in record second quarter

The group expanded its scale, demonstrating the effectiveness of its model focused on profitability and cash flow. Revenue reached US$ 2.179 billion. The mobile customer base increased 33.6% year over year to 55.8 million users. In the fixed business, the group’s networks now pass more than 22.1 million homes.

América Latina · Operators06/08/2026

Liberty Latin America consolidated profitability in the second quarter

The group reported OIBDA growth, a solid improvement in free cash flow and operational progress driven by broadband and postpaid mobile services. LLA ended June with 6,759,800 mobile subscribers and 3,883,500 fixed revenue-generating units (RGUs).

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Shift for 5G deployments in Argentina postponed to 2022

For now, operators are betting on gaining spectral efficiency with DSS in existing networks. Telecom's first experience uses together with 4G the band currently available of 2,600 MHz, in a complementary way with 700 MHz: there, a 10% increase in spectral efficiency has already been achieved.

MORE ANALYSIS

At Antel Summit 2026, Uruguayan operator identifies reducing the AI access gap as a challenge

Telecom posts 13.4% increase in consolidated sales in first half

The digital Caribbean: Connectivity's bright spots and challenges in a fragmented region

Millicom consolidates regional expansion in record second quarter

Liberty Latin America consolidated profitability in the second quarter

The group reported OIBDA growth, a solid improvement in free cash flow and operational progress driven by broadband and postpaid mobile services. LLA ended June with 6,759,800 mobile subscribers and 3,883,500 fixed revenue-generating units (RGUs).

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