The challenge is monetizing 5G

The three Chilean operators already operating 5G are consolidating their proposals. Movistar is moving forward with IoT and corporate services, as is Entel. WOM bet on the retail segment, where after two years of 5G implementation, price competition shows the limits to continue progressing. ClaroVTR is awaiting the new spectrum auction to enter the business.

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Globales · Voice Services · Operators · Equipment Providers and Network Solutions04/07/2025

Ericsson: Phasing out 2G and 3G networks is a business play for CSPs

The provider mentioned the case of a European operator who, by switching from old networks to more modern ones, will achieve savings of €53 million over five years. The challenge is to achieve an effective transition with a comprehensive hardware and software approach focused on voice and M2M services.

Globales · Software and Applications · Operators30/06/2025

Open Gateway hits 80% API market share, eyes new goals

Following the entry of more operators and channels, new developments are seeking business cases beyond security and fraud prevention as a way to meet growing demand. This approach also opens the door to monetization, said

Colombia · Regulation · Operators25/06/2025

Movistar-Tigo-UNE merger: Potential duopoly with Claro and challenges for WOM

Both the Ministry of Information Technologies and the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce have issued their analyses on the impact of the merger between the two operators. They propose a series of mitigating measures to preserve competition in the market.

Chile · Operators05/06/2025

In the telecommunications market dynamics, Movistar is losing ground

Telefónica lost market share in all business segments in the first quarter of 2025, while its sale process continues. Entel and Claro gained market share.

América Latina · Operators04/06/2025

Telefónica to strengthen its balance sheet after selling off all Latin American operations

Average revenue per customer, EBITDA, and employee productivity would grow. And it would lighten the company in the face of the possibility of a new European single market, which it is promoting along with other major operators in the region.

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