In a significant development, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a USD 13 million settlement with AT&T, following the investigation into the telco’s supply chain practices and the way it handled a data breach that compromised customer information.
Telecom Operators
IFT Imposes a Fine of 90 Million Pesos on Telcel for Anti-Competitive Practices
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) imposed a fine of 90 million, 659 thousand, 701.72 pesos on Telcel for engaging in a relative monopolistic practice by granting incentives to a distribution channel on the condition of not marketing packages from the competition.
By 2025, A Global Telecom Consortium Will Scale Network APIs
The world’s largest telecom players are uniting for a new venture that will combine and sell network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) on a global scale to spur innovation in digital services.
Carlos Slim's Companies Acquire Voting Rights in British Telecom
In a significant move within the telecommunications sector, companies associated with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim have acquired 4.305% voting rights in British Telecom (BT).
TELUS Partners with Mila to Drive AI Excellence in Canada
TELUS announced a strategic partnership with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, to build on both organizations' efforts to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of society. Together, TELUS and Mila will explore state-of-the-art AI technologies and potential industry impacts for the benefit of Canadian customers.
América Móvil and Telefónica Sign Non-Binding Agreement to Explore Joint Participation in WOM Asset Sale
América Móvil, through one of its subsidiaries, and Telefónica have signed a non-binding agreement to jointly explore their potential participation in the sale process of the assets of WOM and its affiliates.
Stay Connected Anywhere: Verizon and Skylo Launch Satellite Messaging Revolution
Verizon is the first mobile carrier worldwide to commercially launch supplemental smartphone connectivity on Skylo’s non-terrestrial satellite network and the first mobile carrier to launch a commercial direct-to-device (D2D) service offering.
Telefónica Reaffirms Commitment to Brazilian Market
The President of Telefónica, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to reaffirm Telefónica’s commitment to this country.
TELUS: First Canadian Telecom to Join US AI Safety Consortium
TELUS proudly joins more than 280 global-leading AI stakeholders to help advance the development and deployment of safe and trustworthy AI.
Liberty Latin America Gained Over 100,000 Net Subscribers in Q2
Liberty Latin America (LLA) added over 100,000 net subscribers during the second quarter of 2024 across Central America and C&W Caribbean.