Oi’s tower deal marks the beginning of the end
Brazil’s Oi is getting closer to selling itself out of existence, announcing this week the disposal of a portfolio of fixed infrastructure assets to local player Highline.
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OneWeb gets satellite landing rights in Brazil
Brazil’s telecoms regulator has granted a satellite landing rights license for low earth orbit satellite firm OneWeb, as the government sets its sights on improving connectivity in the country.
Brazil approves reduction in mobile players, with conditions
Brazil’s antitrust body has given the green light to the proposed acquisition of mobile operator Oi by its three rivals, but has imposed a series of conditions on the deal in a bid to preserve competition.
Brazil gets a new nationwide mobile player
The lion’s share of new 5G spectrum in Brazil has gone to the big three, as expected, but half a dozen small players also won frequencies, with one picking up a national licence.
Brazil finally gets its 5G act together
Brazil’s long-awaited auction of spectrum for 5G mobile services is finally underway.
Telefónica wins fibre deals with itself in Germany and Brazil
Telefónica has been mucking about with its fibre businesses in a bid to stay in the market in a more cost-effective way.
TIM is the big winner as four become three in Brazil
Brazil is finally losing one of its big four mobile operators, with Oi having agreed a deal that will split its mobile assets between major rivals TIM, Telefonica and America Movil’s Claro.
US offers Brazil money to not use Huawei as China turns on Sweden
A new front has opened up in the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war with China, while China has made its feelings clear about Sweden’s recent ban.
Brazil to lose MNO as Oi selects rivals for acquisition
Brazilian telco Oi has selected its trio of rivals as the acquirers of its mobile business unit, signalling competition in the market is about to shrink.
Huawei saga enters Brazil as US starts posturing
The US Ambassador to Brazil has warned the country would face severe consequences should it allow Huawei to supply equipment to 5G networks.
Bidding war for Brazil’s Oi begins to emerge
Telecom Italia, American Movil and Telefonica have renewed a joint effort to purchase Oi’s mobile business unit after being outbid by US private equity firm Colony Capital.
US firm swoops into Brazil with Oi bid
It’s three domestic rivals might have teamed up to buy out the competition, but it appears US private equity firm Colony Capital sees potential in the Brazilian telecoms market.
TIM, Claro and Telefonica table joint bid for Brazil’s Oi
Brazilian telecoms operator Oi has received a joint bid from its three rivals to acquire its mobile business unit, as the firm searches for cash to fight back against bankruptcy.
TIM reportedly shuns Huawei as Italy has a rethink
Italian operator TIM has invited nearly everyone except Huawei do bid for work on its 5G core networks according to a report.
Oi puts $2.8bn price tag on its mobile business
Brazilian converged telco Oi has said it will be moving forward with the sale of its mobile business unit, listening to offers which exceed 15 billion Brazilian Real ($2.8 billion).
A look back at this weeks biggest stories
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention.
WhatsApp launches digital payments platform in Brazil
Social media giant Facebook has made the first tentative steps towards the digital payment environment with its WhatsApp messaging platform in Brazil.
US to use financial incentives to muscle Huawei out of Brazil
The US Ambassador to Brazil has confirmed talks between the two nations for 5G financing under the condition that Huawei is excluded from networks.
Telefonica and TIM circling bankrupt Oi for Brazil expansion
With the troubles of Brazilian telco Oi plain for everyone to see, Telecom Italia and Telefonica are sniffing out an opportunity for growth in market with significant potential.
Vivo introduces FTTH franchising model in Brazil
Telefonica’s Brazilian brands Vivo and Terra have launched a franchise model for its fibre rollout plans seemingly to ease the financial demands of the digital economy.
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