Both the Ministry of Information Technologies and the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce have issued their analyses on the impact of the merger between the two operators. They propose a series of mitigating measures to preserve competition in the market.

The potential acquisition of Movistar by Millicom (owner of Tigo-UNE) is being viewed as a major strategic shift in Colombia’s mobile telecommunications sector. According to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MinTIC), the transaction involves Telefónica’s 67.5% stake in Movistar, the State’s 32%, and 50% of Tigo-UNE (owned by EPM), with an estimated value of US$400 million.

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Venezuela · Satellites · Software and Applications26/06/2025

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Colombia · Regulation · Operators25/06/2025

Movistar-Tigo-UNE merger: Potential duopoly with Claro and challenges for WOM

Both the Ministry of Information Technologies and the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce have issued their analyses on the impact of the merger between the two operators. They propose a series of mitigating measures to preserve competition in the market.

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Globales · Operators · Equipment Providers and Network Solutions24/06/2025

Ericsson Mobility Report focuses on 5G Monetization via FWA

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Argentina · Regulation · Operators23/06/2025

CNDC objects to Telefónica-Telecom merger, raising legal and competition concerns

The agency states that "Telecom’s acquisition of Telefónica increases the likelihood that the acquiring company will abuse the resulting dominant position" in the retail markets for fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and pay TV. It also raises concerns about a dominant position in the corporate and wholesale markets. Telecom has 15 days to respond.

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Globales · Satellites19/06/2025

BRICS raise alarms about long-term space sustainability

The recent meeting held in Brazil highlighted the looming challenges posed by the proliferation of low-Earth orbit satellite constellations, the intensive use of the spectrum, and the growing issue of space debris.

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Movistar-Tigo-UNE merger: Potential duopoly with Claro and challenges for WOM

Both the Ministry of Information Technologies and the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce have issued their analyses on the impact of the merger between the two operators. They propose a series of mitigating measures to preserve competition in the market.

MORE ANALYSIS

Maduro's government installs Russian Glonass system and moves away from Western technology

It is currently in a testing phase at an air base. It competes with the ubiquitous GPS, which Caracas dismissed due to its strained relations with the United States. It operates in the L1, L2, and L3 bands and recently incorporated signals in CDMA.

Movistar-Tigo-UNE merger: Potential duopoly with Claro and challenges for WOM

Both the Ministry of Information Technologies and the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce have issued their analyses on the impact of the merger between the two operators. They propose a series of mitigating measures to preserve competition in the market.

Ericsson Mobility Report focuses on 5G Monetization via FWA

Operators are increasing their revenue by selling fixed wireless Internet plans based on the speeds provided by 5G networks. This complements income from mobile services.

CNDC objects to Telefónica-Telecom merger, raising legal and competition concerns

BRICS raise alarms about long-term space sustainability

The recent meeting held in Brazil highlighted the looming challenges posed by the proliferation of low-Earth orbit satellite constellations, the intensive use of the spectrum, and the growing issue of space debris.

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