by Hernán Amaya | Mar 21, 2023 | OTT / VOD
On March 21, Colombian telecommunications operator Movistar (owned by Telefónica) launched two new packs including OTT Pay TV and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Internet services. The move marks a step forward in Telefónica’s streaming Pay TV strategy in the region, since...
Mexico:
Televisa’s proposal to merge Izzi and Megacable gets rejected
by Hernán Amaya | Dec 13, 2022 | Telecommunications
Early in the morning on December 13, Reuters revealed that media and telecommunications giant Televisa, which is the owner of Izzi, had proposed in Mexico a combination of Izzi’s and Megacable’s assets. Some hours later, Megacable officially confirmed that it was true...
Argentina:
Telecom offers Flow Flex to Personal customers without additional cost to allow them to enjoy Qatar World Cup
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 4, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On November 4, Argentine telecommunications company Telecom, which owns operators Flow and Personal, launched a benefit of key importance for its customers with a view to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. It will be possible for users of Personal, whether they are mobile...
Colombia:
Totalplay estimates its new Colombian operation will have 15,000 customers by the end of 2022
by Hernán Amaya | Aug 23, 2022 | Telecommunications
Spokespeople for Totalplay, a telco owned by Mexican Grupo Salinas, have told TAVI Latam that the company’s new operation in Colombia, launched in July 2021, has already reached the 6,500 subscriber mark. “Our plan is to close 2022 with 15,000 users,” they...
Global:
Eutelsat and OneWeb agree to combine assets
by Hernán Amaya | Jul 26, 2022 | Telecommunications
On July 26, just one day after the official announcement of negotiations, satellite operators Eutelsat (France) and OneWeb (Britain) announced they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to combining both companies. The new company resulting from the...