Latin America
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Conversations at the Capacity Latam 2025 event in São Paulo this year touched on Fortaleza, Chile and Argentina’s potential, long-distance fibre, data centre booms, power, ISP consolidations, and a lot more – here are eight of the main talking points. -
The Argentinian government has blocked Telefónica’s proposed $1.2 billion sale of its local unit amid competition concerns.
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Megaport, a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), has unveiled a strategic partnership with Angola Cables and its subsidiary, Telcables Brasil, to enhance global connectivity solutions.
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DE-CIX has launched its first internet exchanges (IXs) in Brazil, DE-CIX São Paulo and DE-CIX Rio de Janeiro.
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ODATA, a leading Latin American data centre provider and part of Aligned Data Centers, has announced the launch of DC SP04, a state-of-the-art facility in Osasco, São Paulo.
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Telefónica has continued its consolidation of its Latin American brands, agreeing to sell its controlling stake in Coltel to Millicom.
Forthcoming events
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ODATA, an Aligned Data Centers company and a leader in Latin American data centre construction and operations, has successfully energised 200MW at its DC QR03 data centre campus in Querétaro, Mexico.
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The Chilean Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) and the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have officially partnered with Pioneer Consulting and Salience Consulting to undertake a feasibility study for a submarine fibre-optic cable linking continental Chile to Antarctica.
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The Caribbean and Latin America are unique markets for connectivity - here are seven things to take into account that emerged from discussions at the recent Capacity CALA industry event.
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Low latency network solutions provider Avelacom is set to expand its network infrastructure with new Points of Presence to enhance interconnectivity between the US and Mexican financial markets
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As the demand for high-speed internet and reliable digital connectivity continues to surge, South America is emerging as a key player in the global subsea cable ecosystem.
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Telefónica’s Venezuela-based subsidiary will pay more than $85.2 million to resolve an investigation by the US Justice Department that it allegedly bribed Venezuelan officials.
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Latin American data centre operator ODATA unveiled plans to construct two facilities in Colombia to provide 144MW of connectivity to the region.
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Nokia and Radiográfica Costarricense SA (RACSA) have deployed Costa Rica’s first standalone 5G (5G SA) network.
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Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX has expanded to Brazil, launching two locations in the South American country.
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Microsoft is continuing its infrastructure spending spree after it announced plans to spend $1.3 billion building out cloud and AI capacity in Mexico.
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Musk calls Brazilian justice 'evil dictator' as legal battle escalates, threatening Starlink's operations in the country
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Nokia has been selected by Claro Argentina to roll out 5G infrastructure throughout the country.
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
