Region
Latin America AND Caribbean
Latin America AND Caribbean regional intelligence brings together coverage tied to the same geographic market or governance area. BTW.MEDIA uses this route to surface companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints that shape infrastructure delivery in the region. The page gives readers a regional research layer for comparing who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, and how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy.
Case File
Tinder’s dwindling ranks versus Hinge’s triumphant surge
Tinder’s paying user base drops to 10 million, down 9% from last year, as younger users shift towards long-term relationships. Meanwhile, Hinge’s paying user…
Leaders
Telecom giant UFINET appoints Javier Lacasa as new executive president
Wholesale telecoms carrier UFINET has promoted COO Javier Lacasa, a company employee of 25 years, to Executive President. UFINET has also announced the promo…
Case File
Top tech news stories today: May 7, 2024
Stay ahead with today’s top tech news stories. Dive into the details of Microsoft’s ambitious carbon capture project, the role of AR in marketing with major …
Leaders
SoftBank Group forms partnership with Alat to pioneer industrial robots
SoftBank Group partners with Alat to revolutionise Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing with a US$150M joint venture in cutting-edge robotics.
Cloud Service
What is an Internet Exchange point?
The IXP is the essential technical infrastructure where the network connects and exchanges Internet traffic.
LACNIC
LACNIC migrates to new RPKI system
LACNIC’s April migration to a new RPKI system promises stability, incorporating IETF standards and open-source tech.
LACNIC
Migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system
In April, LACNIC will migrate to the new RPKI resource authentication system, which has already reached a 50% adoption rate in IPv4 and nearly 40% in IPv6. T…
Institutional
Brazil’s court judge opens inquiry into Elon Musk
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has opened an inquiry into Elon Musk for his refusal of the order to block certain accounts.
Case File
GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms
GLAAD’s report exposes Meta’s failure to curb anti-transgender posts, raising concerns over LGBTQ+ safety on its platforms.
Case File
Meta wins appeal of the court order to stop using its name in Brazil
According to Reuters, Facebook-parent Meta, on Friday won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that barred it from using its name in Brazil due to c…
LACNIC
LACNIC’s webinar on critical Internet infrastructure program
The rapid development of the Internet in Latin America and the Caribbean naturally comes with increased risks. Thus, LACNIC’s work to develop and protect Int…
Institutional
Court orders Meta to stop using name in Brazil
Meta faces legal trouble in Brazil over its name, ordered to cease using “Meta” due to trademark dispute with local consultancy.
Leaders
Argentina’s Milei seeks a Big Tech link-up via Tinder
Argentina President Milei continues his economic overhaul, reaching out to Tinder for support, with plans for a technology summit.
Leaders
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship raises methane concerns
The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas embarked on its highly anticipated maiden voyage from Miami, Florida. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) monster can h…
Case File
news: Brazil’s Petrobras powers up: Embracing renewables
Brazil’s state-run oil firm, Petrobras, plans to invest in domestic onshore wind and solar projects, marking a significant shift towards green energy under t…
Case File
Want to interview a dead guy? AI dubbing makes it possible, but not everyone’s a fan
The intersection of AI voices and traditional methods in the entertainment industry has sparked a huge debate about the future of dubbing.