PRESS RELEASE – Santiago, November 4^th, 2015

Despite a widespread economic slowdown, the Latin American telecom sector is expecting no slowdown in activity in 2016 as countries advance with 4G network rollout, fiber buildout projects – particularly in Colombia and Peru – and terrestrial digital television (DTT) migration programs.

According to the BNamericas Telecom Outlook, an annual publication that looks at where the sector is headed, upcoming spectrum auctions in Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Costa Rica will boost the 4G investment opportunity, particularly as in most cases there is ample room for increasing internet adoption and mobile is the most viable medium.

In Colombia alone the country’s connectivity programs are expected to require investment of US$11 billion during 2014-18, shared between the public and private sectors. Meanwhile, most governments continue drafting national ICT agendas, aware that the potential for digital inclusion to contribute to GDP growth is now more critical than ever.

The Outlook looks at the major telecom trends across Latin America, places them in the local context and assesses regulatory and infrastructure conditions that help, or hinder, telecoms in the region. To access the first chapter click here.

MAIN CHAPTERS

Got Reform?

Spectrum as a Catalyst for Investment

Brazil: Patience is a Virtue

Mexico Soldiering On

Signs of Confidence Elsewhere

MVNO Model Still Evolving

DTT Opportunities

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Christopher Lenton, Senior Manager, Analysis, clenton@bnamericas.com Tel +56 2 2941 0334  

Cesar Illiano, Content Manager, cesar.illiano@bnamericas.com Tel +562 2941 0310

About BNamericas Intelligence Series

Focusing on emerging trends and forecasted prospects, the Intelligence Series works to identify opportunities for our clients in six leading sectors for Latin America. From an annual Industry Outlook to regular surveys of industry players to forecasts in each sector, as well as country and topical focuses, this product delves into the challenges faced and solutions developed in business practices for the region.

About BNamericas

BNamericas delivers on-the-ground insight and trusted business intelligence to companies and investors active and entering Latin America. Identifying opportunities early-on and connecting clients with business contacts and decision-makers across 12 industries, BNamericas is the edge your company needs in Latin America.

In addition to project-focused news and data, as well as C-level conferences, BNamericas analyzes macro movements that affect everyday business and future developments, including social, political, economic, regulatory, technological, financial and labor-related coverage. Connecting our clients with trustworthy and timely insights, BNamericas has been shaping the development of Latin America for 19 years.

Committed to helping businesspeople make more informed decisions about their operations, investments and movements in the Latin American business world, BNamericas delivers clients field-proven business intelligence packages including daily sector news, project and company databases, monthly analysis, quarterly statistical reports, and executive-level networking events.

Source: ICNW