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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Telecommunications operators’ profitability remains close to historic highs, according to a report by MTN Consulting. Based on the firm’s figures, annualized EBIT margins (excluding divestments and amortization) stood at 15.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, showing a slight decline from the 16.2% peak reached in the third quarter of last year.

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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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Alberto Pérez Cassinelli: Collaboration helps expand operational capabilities and improve economic sustainability.

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Originating at the National University of Río Cuarto in Córdoba province, it managed to build long-term technological capabilities and withstand irregular investment cycles.

OpenAI invites U.S. government to take 5% equity stake

The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

Panama bets on a third mobile operator

ASEP has begun the process to auction 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum. Analysts are divided: some argue that the entry of a third operator will improve competition and reduce prices, while others say it could jeopardize the economic and financial stability of telecommunications service providers.

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