Use of the 6 GHz band generates controversy among Brazilian operators

At the end of 2024, Anatel launched a signal for sharing that band between WiFi and mobile services, whereas until then, it had been exclusively allocated for unlicensed services

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Globales · Economy · Data Center09/06/2025

Data center energy demand increased by 12% from 2017 to 2023

This was indicated in a joint report by the ITU and the WBA. There are relevant data points: 164 digital firms are responsible for 2.1% of global electricity consumption, and just 10 of them accounted for half of the total.

América Latina · Smartphones & Devices06/06/2025

Economic uncertainty shakes the regional smartphone market

In response to the threat of additional tariffs, manufacturers slowed their sales strategies, retailers reduced inventories, and consumers delayed upgrades, thereby extending the replacement cycle, Canalys said. The analyst warned that high inventory levels persist and that competition will intensify in the mid-range market, which accounts for three out of every four smartphones sold.

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.

Marc Murtra CEO of Telefónica - Credit: Telefónica

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.

GSMA predicts mobile traffic will triple by 2030 - Credit: GSMA

América Latina · Operators03/06/2025

GSMA: The mobile economy is on track to reach 10% of Latin America's GDP

According to the report presented at M360 - CLTD, held days ago in Mexico City, the mobile economy will reach 8.6% of the regional product by 2030. The trends driving this growth are the massive adoption of 5G, the development of AI, enterprise digital transformation, and the increase in data consumption.

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