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Telefónica Tech and EHang seal agreement to boost urban air mobility

The Tech division of the operator announced the alliance with the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology company for passenger and unmanned cargo transportation, aiming to boost Urban Air Mobility in Europe and Latin America. The details of this partnership will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC) on February 26, an event covered by Convergencialatina.

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Globales · Data Center10/07/2025

IMF warns AI demands greater, more reliable energy resources

In a recent report, the IMF warns that this aggregate demand could impact electricity prices if policies are not adapted to the new reality for the sector. By 2030, AI data centers will consume as much electricity as India.

América Latina · Internet & OTT · Operators08/07/2025

AIA report claims network fees are unjustified and threaten regional Internet ecosystem

The report, prepared by SmC+ Consulting, states that mobile operators' revenues are growing at an acceptable pace for a mature industry, and that network investments have never been traffic-sensitive, among other arguments. Mercedes Aramendía, Executive Director of the Alliance for an Open Internet (AIA), spoke with Convergencialatina about the study's findings.

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.

México · Regulation · Politics03/07/2025

ICT ecosystem enters a new stage with the reform of the Telecommunications Law

The regulation —whose approval by the Chamber of Deputies is considered a given— creates a new technical body to replace the IFT and allows the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to enter the market in competition with private companies.

Argentina · Regulation · Operators01/07/2025

Telecom-Telefónica: CNDC’s 'preliminary' report arrived sooner than expected

The ruling, over 100 pages long, identifies horizontal effects in residential, corporate, and wholesale markets, as well as vertical and portfolio effects. The regulator stated that the outcome “has the potential to restrict or distort competition.”

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Globales · Satellites 11/07/2025

Britain to inject €163.3 million into Eutelsat

Brasil · Operators 11/07/2025

Vivo to acquire majority stake in FiBrasil

Chile · Mobile · Operators 11/07/2025

Mundo customers gain access to WOM's mobile network

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AT&T enables 5G for mobile prepaid users

Perú · Internet & OTT 11/07/2025

Cybersecurity drill simulates hackers attacking public agencies and companies

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