Chile

8 May 2013 Entel denies interest in Nextel Chile acquisition
7 May 2013 Sernac accuses trio over advertising messages
5 Apr 2013 NII confirms Peru sale
4 Apr 2013 Entel to snap up Nextel for USD500m
25 Mar 2013 Entel risks regulator’s wrath over 4G doubts
22 Mar 2013 Entel inks 4G deal with Ericsson
12 Mar 2013 Claro 4G rollout reaches trial stage
22 Feb 2013 NSN to deploy LTE base stations for Movistar
19 Feb 2013 Claro to launch 4G within weeks
8 Feb 2013 Subtel launches tenders for network expansion
5 Feb 2013 Subtel sets out plans for 700MHz
4 Feb 2013 Movistar shells out USD1.5m for internet blackout
25 Jan 2013 Subtel alters QoS from national to regional standards
21 Jan 2013 VTR passes 150,000 mobile users
17 Jan 2013 MNP leads to 25% fall in tariffs
11 Jan 2013 Subtel reveals number portability statistics
8 Jan 2013 Entel eyes Nextel for Peruvian expansion
8 Jan 2013 Watchdog proposes institutional reshuffle as part of 2013-2020 plans
13 Nov 2012 Entel and Falabella team up for MVNO
9 Nov 2012 Subtel fines Telsur for service outages
6 Nov 2012 Entel's third quarter boosted by mobile unit
16 Oct 2012 New regulator due in early 2013
11 Oct 2012 Subtel to eliminate DLD charges by 2014
26 Sep 2012 Claro to spend USD500m in 2013
25 Sep 2012 Chile internet penetration more than a year ahead of schedule
13 Sep 2012 Third MVNO to enter market
5 Sep 2012 GTD expands into Colombia
20 Aug 2012 Virgin Chile gets IFC funding for MVNO project
9 Aug 2012 Nextel Chile gets PTT over 3G
8 Aug 2012 NII counts cost of 3G evolution
7 Aug 2012 Entel profits slide 16.5% as revenue growth fails to offset rising costs
31 Jul 2012 Subtel allocates 4G spectrum
24 Jul 2012 Virgin MVNO hits 36,000 subscribers
18 Jun 2012 New Tower Act to regulate urban infrastructure
7 Jun 2012 Entel to launch satellite TV before the end of year
17 May 2012 VTR launches mobile services, will use existing customer base to drive growth
16 May 2012 Subtel and Entel complete rural connectivity project
14 May 2012 Subtel receives three proposals for LTE, Entel comes out on top
10 May 2012 Nextel aims to carve out 5%-12% of market by 2017
8 May 2012 Entel sees little change in Q1 income
4 May 2012 Entel reveals pay-TV plans
30 Apr 2012 Subtel to make more spectrum available for LTE
19 Apr 2012 Entel trials 3.5GHz LTE
11 Apr 2012 Virgin launches MVNO in Chile
3 Feb 2012 Subtel establishes price comparison service
1 Feb 2012 Entel’s fourth quarter profit falls 36.1% y-o-y
18 Jan 2012 Subtel launches MNP, 1,190 ports in first day
11 Jan 2012 Entel, GTD merger called off
9 Jan 2012 ATC snaps up more of Telefonica’s infrastructure
6 Jan 2012 Subtel orders unlocking of all handsets
5 Jan 2012 Competition watchdog to impose conditions on Entel/GTD merger
23 Dec 2011 Authorities move to improve interconnection
8 Dec 2011 NP goes live in Arica; MNP due in January 2012
5 Dec 2011 Subtel announces 4G tender
30 Nov 2011 Chilean operators to merge
18 Nov 2011 Changing roams; Entel splashes out on makeover for cell towers
9 Nov 2011 Chile's 4G auction to begin next week
7 Nov 2011 Chile to get new regulator with greater powers; domestic long-distance charges ended
24 Oct 2011 Virgin to launch MVNO in Chile
7 Oct 2011 Nextel launches 3G pilot
19 Sep 2011 Virgin gets MVNO approval in Chile
22 Aug 2011 Chile to get lower tariffs and 4G auction
19 Aug 2011 Rural rollout reaches second stage
2 Aug 2011 Growth in customer base fuels 22% increase in net income for Entel
27 Jul 2011 Telcordia chosen for MNP in Chile
26 Jul 2011 Subtel enforces net neutrality
13 Jul 2011 Entel brings HSPA evolution to Latin America
6 Jul 2011 Chile aims for MNP by end of the year
4 Jul 2011 Chile to speed up legislation for mast construction
23 Jun 2011 VTR Mobile launch delayed until 2012
26 Apr 2011 Movistar to launch HD IPTV
14 Apr 2011 Claro Chile to invest USD2 billion over next four years
7 Dec 2010 Govt, Entel and Ericsson to connect rural areas to broadband
16 Nov 2010 End to roaming fees in border zones in sight?
27 Aug 2010 Movistar inks deal with NSN for HSPA+
20 Aug 2010 Chile confirms LTE auction to launch in December, conclude by June
16 Aug 2010 Broadband demand is soaring in Chile
13 Aug 2010 Wholesale telecoms infrastructure provider to boost competitive service environment?
12 Aug 2010 Number portability bill approved by lower house
3 Aug 2010 Entel reports 2Q results
28 May 2010 Chile to hold LTE auction in March 2011
8 Mar 2010 Antitrust tribunal orders Telefonica to unbundle broadband
11 Feb 2010 NII selects NSN for network managed services in Latin America
1 Feb 2010 Telefonica Chile net profit dips almost 10%
27 Jan 2010 LTE spectrum auction in train
26 Jan 2010 Entel net profit rises 2%
22 Jan 2010 CorpGroup To Buy VTR Stake For USD333m
6 Jan 2010 Mobile broadband predicted to boost Chilean wireless sector in 2010
5 Jan 2010 Entel PCS begins LTE field testing
3 Dec 2009 GTD buys Telsur for USD115 million
17 Nov 2009 Entel reports 9M results
9 Nov 2009 Movistar to offer handsets with Japanese digital TV standard
6 Nov 2009 Liberty Global offers USD260 million for outstanding shares in VTR
22 Oct 2009 Telefonica Chile reports 9M results
25 Sep 2009 Quinenco seeks partner or Telsur stake sale
14 Sep 2009 Claro aims for LTE launch by mid-2011
10 Sep 2009 Nextel Chile and VTR win 3G spectrum
10 Sep 2009 Entel awarded VoIP licence
21 Aug 2009 Government takes first steps to number portability
21 Aug 2009 Telsur owner seeks strategic investor
5 Aug 2009 Entel 2Q earnings drop 6%
21 Jul 2009 Two pre-qualify for 3G spectrum after technical tie
11 Jun 2009 VTR to bid for 3G concession
14 May 2009 3G licence auction put back five days
8 May 2009 Telefonica launches ‘free’ broadband service
5 May 2009 VTR to invest USD155 million in 2009
1 May 2009 Entel: 3G priority for 2009 CAPEX
24 Apr 2009 Telefonica Chile posts 17.1% rise in Q1 profit
14 Apr 2009 Chile to get number portability by the end of 2010
7 Apr 2009 Subtel launches 3G tender
19 Mar 2009 Inverca bags rural WiMAX concession
16 Mar 2009 Inverca makes highest bid for rural WiMAX network contract
4 Feb 2009 Telefonica price cap removed
2 Feb 2009 Telefonica releases prelim results; cleared of monopolistic practices
28 Jan 2009 60MHz spectrum limit for 3G auction set by court
27 Jan 2009 Entel reports year-end results
9 Jan 2009 Regulator commits to 2009 auctions despite dispute
8 Jan 2009 Telefonica completes tender offer; ups stake to 97.9%
25 Nov 2008 Subtel proposes cut to mobile connection fees
3 Nov 2008 Telefonica to control 96.75% of Chilean subsidiary
29 Oct 2008 Telefonica Chile shareholders approve Telefonica offer
24 Oct 2008 Telefonica Chile’s net profit slips 4.48% in 3Q
15 Oct 2008 Supreme Court to rule on 3G spectrum issue
14 Oct 2008 Telefonica ups Chile offer by 10%
10 Oct 2008 Government to pony-up USD70 million for internet projects
8 Oct 2008 Telefonica Chile shareholders block buy-out
7 Oct 2008 Shareholders likely to reject Telefonica Chile buyout offer
2 Oct 2008 Movistar deploys SpinVox’s voice-to-text service
1 Oct 2008 Pension funds to reject Telefonica offer
12 Sep 2008 Telefonica makes play for 100% control of Telefonica Chile
29 Aug 2008 Cellcos dispute NP condition pre-3G auction
18 Aug 2008 Telsur posts half-yearly results
5 Aug 2008 Entel reports 2Q results
29 Jul 2008 GTD Manquehue selects Alca-Lu to deploy FTTH network based on GPON technology
24 Jul 2008 Rising inflation hits Telefonica Chile's bottom line
18 Jul 2008 Mobile firms can bid for 3G frequencies; MNP on its way
4 Jul 2008 Tariff liberalisation plans divide opinion
17 Jun 2008 Subtel publishes VoIP regulations
30 May 2008 Telmex Internacional files preliminary prospectus ahead of listings
14 May 2008 Entel PCS becomes Vodafone Partner
30 Apr 2008 Entel targets 150k WiMAX subscribers by year end; reports 1Q results
24 Apr 2008 Telefonica Chile: Q1 profit falls 8.2%
15 Apr 2008 Telefonica Chile deems Telmex lawsuit 'inappropriate'
2 Apr 2008 Entel to increase 2008 CAPEX
14 Mar 2008 Telmex to sue Telefonica for ‘delaying tactics’
29 Jan 2008 Government to discuss VoIP
29 Jan 2008 Entel releases 2007 results
21 Jan 2008 CTR selects Redline for broadband network expansion
15 Jan 2008 Telmex completes 98% WiMAX coverage
20 Dec 2007 Entel PCS selects Ericsson for network expansion and upgrade
30 Nov 2007 Claro and Entel PCS launch video calling
30 Oct 2007 Entel reports 3Q results
26 Oct 2007 Telefonica Chile sees third quarter net profit slide
25 Oct 2007 Telmex launches mobile WiMAX
23 Oct 2007 Entel bemoans lack of frequency
11 Oct 2007 Government to plough USD80 million into internet
25 Sep 2007 Third MVNO licence awarded by Subtel
12 Sep 2007 Dotcom receives MVNO licence
7 Sep 2007 Subtel finalises 3G auction plans
28 Aug 2007 Blue Two Chile to enter mobile market
7 Aug 2007 Entel reports 3% profit fall
27 Jul 2007 NII to invest USD80 million in expanding Harmony
25 Jul 2007 2Q results show big drop in profits at Telefonica
18 Jun 2007 Telmex expands WiMAX to Calama
31 May 2007 Telsur expands network to Coyhaique
31 May 2007 Chile mobile subscriber base up 14% year-on-year
29 May 2007 Analyst dampens VTR/Entel merger rumours
29 May 2007 Debate continues over supervisory body plan; WiMAX to Chiloé
25 May 2007 Telecoms sector grows 13.9% in first quarter of 2007
25 May 2007 Entel PCS expects to increase subscriber base by 10% in 2007
21 May 2007 Subtel to launch further universal access projects and plans three legal changes
21 May 2007 VoIP operator RedVoiss expands coverage
27 Apr 2007 Entel’s Q1 net profit rises 22%
23 Apr 2007 Class action lawsuit filed against Movistar
29 Mar 2007 VTR selects Motorola to deploy 802.16e WiMAX network
23 Mar 2007 Entel plans strong sales growth in 2007
23 Mar 2007 Telmex launches WiMAX service
21 Mar 2007 VTR to up investment
8 Mar 2007 Cooperative plans fibre link with Chile
21 Feb 2007 Alcatel-Lucent to build WiMAX network for Telmex
2 Feb 2007 SR Telecom sells CTR stake
31 Jan 2007 Entel net profits rise 38% to USD183 million
26 Jan 2007 Telefonica Chile profits down 9.2%
18 Jan 2007 Telmex begins WiMAX deployment
4 Jan 2007 VoIP regulation due early 2007
14 Dec 2006 Entel PCS awards Ericsson HSPA deal
6 Dec 2006 Nextel launches Chilean operations
8 Nov 2006 Chile to reinstate local fixed wireless licences
31 Oct 2006 Entel net profit increases 57% in 3Q06
31 Oct 2006 TDLC fines CTC for broadband access restrictions
27 Oct 2006 Nextel Chile to launch by year-end
20 Oct 2006 Entel outlines NGN investment plans
11 Oct 2006 Claro may open network to MVNOs
10 Oct 2006 Ericsson wins Claro deal
5 Oct 2006 Subtel: MVNOs need to negotiate network access
4 Oct 2006 Regulator head expects MVNOs in near future
26 Sep 2006 Entel launches Chile's first commercial WiMAX network
25 Sep 2006 Telefónica Chile targets half a million broadband subs by year-end
12 Sep 2006 Copper rustling costing telcos dear
4 Sep 2006 Chilean minister wants increased rural investment
22 Aug 2006 Cellcos object to chile.com MVNO request
11 Aug 2006 Claro plans 3G launch for 2007
9 Aug 2006 Entel posts ‘better than expected’ 1H results
7 Aug 2006 Telsur first half earnings rise 8.8%
24 Jul 2006 1H CTC results show blip in net profit
5 Jul 2006 GTD harbours MVNO desires
29 Jun 2006 Deputy President criticises Movistar spectrum sale
22 Jun 2006 MTC to publish regulatory changes soon
21 Jun 2006 Chilean mobile market forecasts
16 Jun 2006 Nextel receives green light in Chile
13 Jun 2006 Smartcom to switch to GSM and be known as Claro
1 Jun 2006 Entel to deploy national WiMAX network
23 May 2006 Entel to deploy national WiMAX network
16 May 2006 Broadband connections up 50%
27 Apr 2006 Entel reveals strong first quarter financials
26 Apr 2006 Almendral to keep hold of Entel
25 Apr 2006 Entel Chile to spend over USD200 million in 2006
25 Apr 2006 América Móvil to buy Entel?
21 Apr 2006 Smartcom wins Movistar spectrum
7 Apr 2006 Movistar spectrum auction on hold
27 Mar 2006 Entel to sell Americatel USA
21 Feb 2006 Entel plans USD10 million investment in local telecoms
20 Feb 2006 VTR to bid for Movistar frequencies?
30 Jan 2006 Entel posts 2005 results
30 Jan 2006 Movistar names 9 February for spectrum auction
27 Jan 2006 CTC posts net profit of USD47.9 million
27 Jan 2006 CTC objects to WiLL licences
18 Jan 2006 Movistar offers frequencies for USD30 million
6 Jan 2006 VTR ups investment by 50%
15 Dec 2005 Telmex Chile and VTR to deploy nationwide wireless IP networks
7 Dec 2005 Entel to launch first WiMAX services in Chile and Peru
18 Nov 2005 Movistar’s spectrum proposals thrown out
17 Nov 2005 Movistar complies with spectrum sell-off ruling, sets price at USD30 million
15 Nov 2005 CTC lays out broadband investment plans
1 Nov 2005 Telsur boosts profit
31 Oct 2005 Entel reports rise in turnover driven by mobile growth
31 Oct 2005 CTC’s nine-month revenues up
27 Oct 2005 Telmex introduces ‘broadband on demand’
28 Sep 2005 Telsur to invest USD20 million in Las Lagos broadband
21 Sep 2005 Movistar Chile sticks with Nokia
19 Sep 2005 Four bidders for Chilean WiLL licences
13 Sep 2005 Chilean companies invest heavily in triple-play networks
8 Sep 2005 América Móvil looking to migrate Smartcom’s users to GSM
7 Sep 2005 Telmex confirms strong interest in WiLL
5 Sep 2005 Movistar expects 20,000 SMEs to push-to-talk
18 Aug 2005 VTR obeys TDLC by divesting satellite TV asset
17 Aug 2005 VTR-Metropolis pulls off 10Mbps broadband coup
4 Aug 2005 América Móvil buys Smartcom from Endesa in USD472 million deal
3 Aug 2005 Chile’s broadband base grows over 10% in 2Q
3 Aug 2005 Entel’s half-year profit up 27%
29 Jul 2005 Chile: ten million cellular users and counting
26 Jul 2005 Telefónica CTC Chile doubles half-year profits
25 Jul 2005 Three suitors line up for Smartcom
19 Jul 2005 Chile reaches 600,000 broadband connections
8 Jul 2005 Entel launches BlackBerry service
6 Jul 2005 Convergia embarks on Santiago network project
5 Jul 2005 Telmex Chile deploys 10Gbps metropolitan network
4 Jul 2005 WiLL auction back on track
29 Jun 2005 “Sell sell sell”: smart money in cellular sector says Spanish sizing up South American subsidiary Smartcom’s single strategic sell-off scenario, scheduled shortly (shelving share sale scheme for smallest cellco on Santiago stock exchange)
27 Jun 2005 Entel says it would consider buying Smartcom
22 Jun 2005 GTD hopes to acquire corporate services rival
15 Jun 2005 Spaniards put Smartcom up for sale
8 Jun 2005 VTR triple play expansion rolls on
7 Jun 2005 Smartcom aims to boost top-end handset sales
31 May 2005 Telmex offers ‘nationwide’ IP services
24 May 2005 Slim chance to throw Mexican hat into Chile
20 May 2005 Telefónica moves to annul ruling to return spectrum
19 May 2005 Telcos ignore government plea to reduce broadband tariffs
13 May 2005 Chilean mobile users talk 20% more in first quarter as fixed calls decrease
20 Apr 2005 Entel’s profits up 30%, driven by mobile and broadband expansion
18 Apr 2005 CTC won’t expand fixed network
15 Apr 2005 VTR and Metropolis merger completed
11 Apr 2005 Telefónica serves up McChile Wi-Fries
11 Apr 2005 USD10 million earmarked for Interlink’s VoIP project
7 Apr 2005 ‘New’ Movistar units to invest heavily this year
5 Apr 2005 Telsur hones its broadband strategy
4 Apr 2005 Telespazio agrees Argentine-Chilean satellite tie-up
1 Apr 2005 Entel’s majority stake sale completed
17 Mar 2005 VTR to merge with Metropolis by 2006
16 Mar 2005 VTR’s turnover reaches USD300 million
9 Mar 2005 Telefónica del Sur sees 10% profit drop but broadband revenues rise
25 Feb 2005 Polar region attracts Magnet
23 Feb 2005 CTC tries to capture budget broadband market
3 Feb 2005 Broadband could surpass dial-up in 2005
25 Jan 2005 Telecom Italia to cut debt by offloading Entel stake
17 Jan 2005 Merger expected to get thumbs up
13 Jan 2005 Telmex to enter Chile’s fixed line sector in 2006?
12 Jan 2005 Smartcom expands network
10 Jan 2005 TEM/BellSouth acquisition closed
5 Jan 2005 TEM/BellSouth merger approved
8 Dec 2004 Subtel assesses wireless market
22 Nov 2004 Telmex eyes 3.5GHz licence
19 Nov 2004 Broadband on the up in Chile
6 Oct 2004 VTR expects LAN use to rise
3 Sep 2004 Smartcom launches 3G in Santiago
25 Aug 2004 Cisco says broadband growth slowing
10 Aug 2004 Chilean government announces broadband tender
27 Jul 2004 Liberty to invest heavily in Chilean ops
26 Jul 2004 CTC improves bottom line despite flat revenues
22 Jul 2004 CTC maximises flat revenues; reassures investors of fixed line profitablity
16 Jul 2004 Shareholders approve CTC sale
9 Jun 2004 CTC shareholders to vote on TM sale
19 May 2004 Telefónica Móviles agrees USD1 billion deal for Chilean mobile unit
18 May 2004 Rise in interconnection fees receives mixed response
6 May 2004 CTC shares skyrocket on back of better than expected rates decree
6 May 2004 TM Chile contracts Nokia for GSM expansion
4 May 2004 Entel ups capex provision for 2004
22 Apr 2004 Poor Q1 for Telefónica CTC
19 Apr 2004 Telefónica Móviles launches buyout talks with CTC shareholders
11 Mar 2004 Chile hails 6,000 payphones in ten years
25 Feb 2004 TPI to up its stake in Publiguias to 91%
3 Feb 2004 New structure eases Entel’s position
29 Jan 2004 CTC reports profit of USD17.4 million for 2003
22 Dec 2003 IFX goes Wi-Fi
12 Dec 2003 BroadBand Telecom to invest USD10 million in 2004
28 Oct 2003 Telefónica announces launch of EDGE
24 Oct 2003 Telefónica Móvil Chile launches EDGE
25 Sep 2003 Chilesat raises USD25 million
8 Sep 2003 GTD enters ATTL auction
30 Jul 2003 CTC free to introduce variable access fees
29 Jul 2003 CTC boosts 1H03 profit on the back of strong wireless and broadband growth
6 May 2003 Entel doubles profit from small sales gains
10 Apr 2003 Electricity utility to use national grid for telecoms
28 Jan 2003 Red is the new black: CTC posts 2002 results