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Negotiations for the renewal of licenses and the use of spectrum have concluded, and although they are at an advanced stage, there are still some details to be resolved.

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The growth is being driven by the need to meet demand for cloud AI, as well as technologies such as IoT and big data.

Ground stations, HAPS and LEOs, a coexistence with strong potential

A report by HAPS Alliance outlines the benefits of converging technologies that can provide complementary connectivity. Certain technologies can help enable this complementarity. However, challenges remain to be addressed, ranging from spectrum overlap to regulatory and commercial issues.

Operators maintain profits with limited investment and cost controls

That is according to a report by analyst firm MTN Consulting, which estimated EBIT margins at 15.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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This Sunday the 31st, voters will head to the polls in an election in which half of the electorate plans to support the ruling party candidate who would succeed current President Gustavo Petro, while the other half supports the opposition. The proposals for the telecommunications sector.

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