Argentina authorised satellite operator Starlink to operate earth stations in the 92–114.25 GHz band, while Brazil approved the transfer of Ligga's regional 3.5 GHz spectrum licence to Unifique. Colombia opened processes to award 900 MHz spectrum to community networks and ISPs, proposed four bands for private networks, and consulted on a faster process to set spectrum caps and higher caps in mid bands. Mexico consulted an online spectrum auction platform and published its 2026–2030 spectrum plan.
These were amongst the measures taken in the past three months by regulators in Latin America (LATAM), affecting spectrum policies, wholesale regulation, telecoms funding measures and administrative streamlining.
In addition, Colombia issued measures for local FTTH wholesale access networks, while Peru started reviewing fixed termination rates and approved mobile termination rates for 2026–2029.
Argentina’s regulator and a private bank agreed to subsidise loans for telecoms providers benefiting from the universal service fund. Brazil awarded funds to advance mobile coverage targets.
Chile proposed simplified approval for low-risk telecoms works, while Colombia consulted on streamlining the online concession register.
Brazil consulted on OTT services and digital platforms’ use of telecoms networks, and on submarine cable regulation, while Peru’s regulator proposed a regulatory sandbox.
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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