The big three operators have plans to expand the fiber optics footprint. Movistar is advancing with its own network and is also supported by agreements with neutral networks. Claro aims to deploy fiber throughout the country. Telecom accelerates the adoption of fiber and is the one that grows the most.

Movistar closed 2023 with 4.2 million homes passed, between its own networks (85%) and shared networks (15%). By 2024, it projects to reach 4.9 million and grow at a deployment rate similar to that of the last three years (650,000 units per year).

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Optical fiber value chain restructuring opens opportunities for the region

A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank indicates that Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are well positioned to integrate into the new global flows being created for cable and fiber manufacturing. The goal would be to supply regional expansions and meet the needs of the U.S. market.

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FTTH rollout accelerates in the region

According to the latest report from the Fiber Broadband Association, the number of subscriptions is already around 70 million, with sustained investments from both traditional operators and infrastructure players.

MAYA-1.2: Liberty Networks to "upgrade" an operational subsea cable

Convergencialatina spoke with Carmine Sorrentino, VP and Commercial and Operations Director of the Wholesale Networks business at the company.

More than US$3.5 billion in M&A in the fiber market in the first half of 2025

Sales by Telefónica’s subsidiaries in several countries in the region, along with mergers in Brazil, were the drivers of operations in Latin America. The result is a rise of neutral operators.

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