Latin America and Caribbean Trends
Latin America and Caribbean Trends
Latin America and Caribbean market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across Latin American and Caribbean internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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Latin America and Caribbean Regional ISP Trends
Nokia deploys new optical backbone to speed southeast Mexico
Nokia builds a 1,800 km optical backbone for MX Fiber in south‑east Mexico, boosting speeds and enabling key regional projects.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Telco Transformation LATAM to spotlight telecom innovation in Rio
Telco Transformation LATAM will gather top telecom leaders in Rio to explore AI, 5G, automation, and network security across Latin America.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Huawei targets bigger role in Brazil data centre market
Huawei expands data centre business in Brazil to support local AI, cloud demand, and regulatory requirements.
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telecom Argentina and Telefónica merger threatens market stability
What happened: Telecom Argentina and Telefónica merger raises competition concerns. The merger between Telecom Argentina and Telefónica has recently raised significant concerns among government officials. The Argentine government has warned that this consolidation could pose…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica sells Ecuador unit to Millicom for $380M
What happened: Telefónica to sell Ecuadorian unit to Millicom for $380M Telefónica has agreed to sell its Ecuadorian unit, Otecel S.A. (operating under the Movistar brand), to Millicom International for $380 million. The deal forms part of Telefónica’s broader strategy to reduce…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica sells Uruguay unit to Millicom for $440M
Millicom to take over Telefónica’s Uruguay operations Telefónica has agreed to sell its Uruguay-based mobile subsidiary, Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay S.A., to Luxembourg-based Millicom International Cellular S.A. for $440 million. The deal grants Millicom full ownership of…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Colombia flags concerns over Telefónica sale
Colombia’s regulators raise competition concerns over Telefónica’s $400 million sale of its Colombian unit to Millicom.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Internet Day 2025 Argentina ends on a high note for connectivity
Internet Day 2025 Argentina concluded successfully, highlighting connectivity advancements, AI applications, and digital talent development.
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica posts $1.4B loss on Latin America writedowns
Telefónica reported a $1.4B loss in Q1 2025 from Latin America writedowns, but core markets grew steadily.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Sparkle and Orchest forge strategic alliance
What happened: Strategic partnership to enhance global connectivity Sparkle, the global operator owned by Telecom Italia (TIM), has entered a strategic partnership with Orchest Technologies. The goal is to strengthen network services across Latin America and other international…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Viasat tests direct-to-handset satellite connectivity in Brazil
What happened: Viasat tests satellite-to-phone L-band connection in Brazil Viasat has conducted a successful demonstration of its direct-to-handset (D2H) satellite technology in Brazil, utilizing the L-band spectrum to establish communication with standard smartphones without…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica sells Peruvian unit to Integra Tec
What happened: Telefónica offloads Peruvian unit Telefónica has announced the sale of its Peruvian arm, Telefonica del Peru, to Argentina’s Integra Tec International for approximately $1.02 million (€900,000). This decision follows the unit’s recent bankruptcy filing, attributed…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica offloads its Peru operations for $980K
What happened: Telefónica divests its Peru operations to boost profitability Telefónica has announced the sale of its operations in Peru for £900,000, marking a significant shift in its strategy within the South American market. This decision comes as part of the company’s…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Liberty Latin America partners with CSG
What happened: Liberty Latin America taps CSG for digital transformation Liberty Latin America has entered a strategic partnership with CSG International to optimise its wholesale business operations across 21 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This new deal will see…
Latin America and Caribbean Datacenter Trends
ODATA ST02 data centre shaping Chile’s digital future
ODATA’s ST02 data centre in South Santiago boosts Chile’s digital infrastructure, offering sustainability and high-density capabilities.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Wireless Logic acquires Arqia
Wireless Logic acquires Arqia, boosting its IoT services in Latin America and enhancing its regional presence.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
GOIP Group partners with Latin American operator to boost services
GOIP forms strategic partnership in Latin America GOIP Group is proud to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with a leading operator in Latin America, aiming to enhance communication services across Peru, Chile, and Colombia. This agreement marks a significant…
Latin America and Caribbean Regional ISP Trends
DE-CIX internet exchange now live at Elea Data Centers
What happened: DE-CIX internet exchange now operational at Elea Data Centers in Brazil Elea Data Centers has launched DE-CIX Internet Exchanges (IXs) at its São Paulo-SPO1 and Rio de Janeiro-RJO1 facilities, marking the first DE-CIX Points of Presence (PoPs) in Brazil and Latin…
Latin America and Caribbean Datacenter Trends
Odata unveils $450M data centre in São Paulo
What happened: Odata launches $450 million data centre Odata has unveiled a new $450 million data centre in São Paulo, Brazil, marking a significant expansion in its operations. This state-of-the-art facility aims to meet the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefonica finalises $400M Colombia sale
What happened: Telefonica sells Colombian unit to Millicom Telefonica has reached an agreement to sell its Colombian operations to Millicom International Cellular for $400 million, finalising a transaction that has been in the works for nearly eight months. The deal involves the…