While major operators have achieved good results during 2024, they will have to deepen their search for solutions that allow them to monetize their services, especially with 5G.

In recent years, Brazil's most competitive telecommunications markets, mobile and fixed broadband services, have not only entered a stage of consolidation, but also an increase in competition, with the emergence of new technologies, such as 5G.

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América Latina · Submarine Cables20/08/2026

Padtec expects to sign several submarine cable projects in the region this year

Convergencialatina spoke with Carlos Raimar Schoeninger, CEO of Padtec, following the launch of Padtec Marine Networks, a business unit established through the acquisition of LEV Brasil, a company specializing in submarine deployment services. The impact of geopolitics and supply chain bottlenecks.

América Latina · Satellites · Internet & OTT18/08/2026

Airlines buy reliability and passenger experience, not just access to a specific orbit

Convergencialatina spoke with Aaron Goldberg, SES vice president of Product Management, Aviation and Maritime. The executive explained that the new ESA platform prioritizes LEO, with a backup network that is currently GEO but is moving toward a fully non-geostationary (NGSO) solution in the coming years, leveraging SES’s O3b mPOWER capabilities as well as the future meoSphere network, which is scheduled to enter service in 2030.

Uruguay · Operators13/08/2026

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

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.

Globales · Software and Applications · Regulation10/08/2026

Scope of ruling against Meta in U.S.

For the first time, a court ruled that a platform must be held accountable for the consequences caused by its products. Another trial begins Wednesday, this time brought by prosecutors from several states, also against Meta, which, if it ends unfavorably, could result in a cost of US$1.4 trillion.

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Competition increases in Brazilian mobile market

While major operators have achieved good results during 2024, they will have to deepen their search for solutions that allow them to monetize their services, especially with 5G.

MORE ANALYSIS

Padtec expects to sign several submarine cable projects in the region this year

Convergencialatina spoke with Carlos Raimar Schoeninger, CEO of Padtec, following the launch of Padtec Marine Networks, a business unit established through the acquisition of LEV Brasil, a company specializing in submarine deployment services. The impact of geopolitics and supply chain bottlenecks.

Airlines buy reliability and passenger experience, not just access to a specific orbit

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

Scope of ruling against Meta in U.S.

For the first time, a court ruled that a platform must be held accountable for the consequences caused by its products. Another trial begins Wednesday, this time brought by prosecutors from several states, also against Meta, which, if it ends unfavorably, could result in a cost of US$1.4 trillion.

A DIARIO LATINO 21-08-2026

Lula announces supercomputer installation in Rio Grande do Norte

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Presidential candidates' government programs contain almost no telecommunications issues

Rafael Muente Schwarz returns to Osiptel as executive president by court order

Telefónica Chile hires Amdocs to modernize its technology infrastructure