In the past three months, regulators in Latin America (LATAM) adopted spectrum policies, wholesale mobile regulation, consumer protection rules and measures against telecom fraud and misuse.

Brazil plans to auction regional licences for mobile and fixed services in the 700 MHz and 6 GHz bands in April 2026 and in 2028 respectively. Chile consulted on the use of the 600 MHz band for mobile services. Colombia consulted on a spectrum management plan for 2026–2030, while Mexico published its 2026 spectrum auction plan.

Colombia reduced wholesale mobile interconnection charges, while Peru proposed new mobile termination rates for the next four years (2026–2029).

Colombia amended the user protection regime to strengthen user rights, improve transparency in bundles, and address market changes from convergence between fixed and mobile services. Peru published new consumer protection rules to empower subscribers and adapt to technological developments.

Brazil strengthened existing measures to combat caller ID spoofing and other fraudulent telecoms traffic. Chile strengthened rules for blocking stolen mobile handsets. Peru adopted a new procedure to deactivate mobile services and block mobile devices used for or linked to criminal activities.

Argentina will make it easier for operators to pay back outstanding debts for regulatory fees, spectrum fees, universal service contributions, and regulatory fines. Brazil extended tax and regulatory exemptions for IoT stations until 2030.

Cullen International’s latest LATAM Telecoms Update highlights policy developments over the past three months affecting the regulation of radio spectrum, wholesale networks and consumer protection in six markets in the region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.

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