Mexico

20 May 2013 Cofetel eyes public-private partnership for 700MHz network
1 May 2013 Mexico’s telecom reform bill gains Congressional approval
26 Apr 2013 Maxcom mulling bankruptcy as Ventura takeover deal collapses
25 Apr 2013 Axtel launches 200Mbps tariff for homes and businesses
22 Apr 2013 Mexican Senate gives OK to telecom reform bill
19 Apr 2013 America Movil records 17.4% y-o-y drop in net profit in 1Q13
18 Apr 2013 Mexican Supreme Court upholds MVS’s bid to retain 2.5GHz frequencies
11 Apr 2013 Slim fattens up America Movil stake
3 Apr 2013 Telmex sued by consumer protection agency
22 Mar 2013 Telecoms reform bill passed by Mexican lower house
22 Mar 2013 Cofetel outlines plans to consolidate local calling areas
13 Mar 2013 Telefonica contracts Ceragon for Mexican network upgrade
12 Mar 2013 Mexican telecoms sector reforms take shape
22 Feb 2013 Deferred taxes and forex gains see Megacable reveal 34% increase in net profit
20 Feb 2013 Axtel reports revenue declines in 4Q12
13 Feb 2013 AM records 10.6% increase in full-year net profits
8 Feb 2013 CFC fines Telmex USD51.6m for anticompetitive practices
1 Feb 2013 AM signs deal with Alca-Lu for AMX-1 cable
1 Feb 2013 BlackRock boosts AM stake to more than 5%
31 Jan 2013 Axtel launches IPTV in three cities
25 Jan 2013 Axtel to divest 883 towers to American Tower Company
24 Jan 2013 Pay-TV concession finally a possibility for Telmex?
21 Jan 2013 Mexican government eyeing telecoms sector reforms
5 Dec 2012 Maxcom board gives nod to USD59m takeover by private equity firm
15 Nov 2012 SCT unveils winners of municipal broadband contracts
7 Nov 2012 Telcel announces launch of commercial LTE in nine cities
26 Oct 2012 Brazil drags but AM's net income jumps on forex gain
26 Oct 2012 Televisa says Iusacell requires USD800m over the next three years
25 Oct 2012 Supreme Court upholds Cofetel’s right to set interconnection rates
25 Oct 2012 AMX-1 cable given green light
1 Oct 2012 Telefonica Mexico eyes LTE launch this month
28 Sep 2012 NII Holdings expands contract with Astellia
27 Sep 2012 Nextel de Mexico inaugurates new next generation network
25 Sep 2012 Nextel de Mexico on brink of national 3G launch
21 Sep 2012 Bands across the ocean: Mexico adopting Asia-Pacific 700MHz model
19 Sep 2012 Megacable not looking to fight government plan to remove 2.5GHz spectrum
14 Sep 2012 Telefonica Mexico trumpets mobile voice, SMS reliability
20 Aug 2012 AM starts process to delist Telmex
17 Aug 2012 Axtel boosts FTTH speeds to 150Mbps
17 Aug 2012 MVS confirms it will mount legal challenge to non-renewal of concession
13 Aug 2012 Axtel looking to generate cash via infrastructure sale?
10 Aug 2012 SCT aiming to reclaim 2.5GHz concessions via non-renewal
8 Aug 2012 NII counts cost of 3G evolution
30 Jul 2012 Telmex’s bid for pay-TV licence stumbles, as appeals court rules against it
27 Jul 2012 Forex loss dents America Movil’s profit in 2Q12
29 Jun 2012 Cofetel’s sanctions against Telmex approved
27 Jun 2012 Telefonica files USD1 billion claim with ICSID over Mexican MTR reductions
25 Jun 2012 Cofeco drops Telcel fine as Cofetel revises interconnection regulations
19 Jun 2012 Televisa accepts regulator’s conditions for approval of Iusacell stake acquisition
18 Jun 2012 Nextel de Mexico to extend 3G services nationwide in September
15 Jun 2012 Cofeco approves Televisa/Iusacell tie-up subject to conditions
14 Jun 2012 Movistar Mexico and Iusacell to share network infrastructure
11 Jun 2012 US and Mexico ink agreements on spectrum sharing in 800MHz/1900MHz bands
8 Jun 2012 Cofetel finalises draft mobile interconnection proposals
6 Jun 2012 Cablevision selects Alca-Lu for transmission network upgrade
1 Jun 2012 Mexican president outlines plans to boost fibre-optic connectivity
22 May 2012 AM seeking withdrawal of OECD report on Mexican telecoms sector
4 May 2012 Cofeco withdraws Telcel fine in return for competition commitments
27 Apr 2012 AM records 37.5% increase in net profit in 1Q12
27 Apr 2012 Cofetel launches consultation on interconnection rate cost model
25 Apr 2012 Telmex reports net profit drop in 1Q11 as fixed voice accesses continue to decline
25 Apr 2012 Cofetel introduces obligations for SMP operators
28 Mar 2012 Cofeco confirms Telcel’s dominant status in mobile termination sector
16 Mar 2012 Telcel LTE goes commercial next month
8 Mar 2012 MVS claims its rejected spectrum renewal bid was worth USD340 million
28 Feb 2012 Customer growth bolsters Megacable’s fourth quarter financials
8 Feb 2012 Televisa and Iusacell merger could yet gain approval
7 Feb 2012 Telmex inks deal with Alca-Lu for supply of VDSL/GPON broadband kit
2 Feb 2012 Alestra to expand fibre network coverage
31 Jan 2012 Mexico to push broadband via fibre auctions
26 Jan 2012 Cofeco reported to have nixed Televisa/Iusacell tie-up
16 Jan 2012 Iusacell could ‘disappear’ if investment from Televisa is ruled out
13 Dec 2011 American Tower to buy 2,500 Mexican towers from Telefonica subsidiary
7 Dec 2011 Iusacell and Nextel call off legal wrangling over 2010 auction
22 Nov 2011 AT&T, AM use each other’s networks to develop multinational corporate services
21 Nov 2011 Virgin Mexican MVNO launch approved
21 Nov 2011 Telcel offers lower MTRs to both fixed and mobile rivals
17 Nov 2011 Mexican judge orders cancellation of Nextel’s 1700MHZ licence
15 Nov 2011 AM boosts Telmex stake to almost 93%
1 Nov 2011 Cofeco designates Telcel, Movistar and Iusacell as dominant in mobile calls completion
28 Oct 2011 Forex loss in 3Q11 leads to net profit drop for AM
27 Oct 2011 Customer losses to blame again as Telmex sees revenue, profit drop in 3Q11
17 Oct 2011 Megacable inaugurates quad-play option as wireless voice service is introduced
14 Oct 2011 Grupo Salinas claims Telmex and Nextel are not using 3.5GHz spectrum
12 Oct 2011 AM formally launches bid for remainder of Telmex stake
10 Oct 2011 Judge orders CFC to annul dominance ruling
26 Sep 2011 Maxcom set to launch new IPTV/VoD service
14 Sep 2011 Cofetel puts forward regulatory proposals aimed at limiting Telmex’s dominance
1 Sep 2011 Cofeco upholds ruling on Telmex dominance in fixed calls sector
22 Aug 2011 Mexico’s Supreme Court calls for review of AM units’ dominant status
4 Aug 2011 FCC reaches LTE-suitable spectrum agreements with Canada, Mexico
3 Aug 2011 Mexico and Colombia ink telecoms cooperation deal
2 Aug 2011 AM announce plans to buy remaining Telmex stake
21 Jul 2011 AM reveals net profit increase as financing costs fall in 2Q 2011
20 Jul 2011 Telmex reports revenue, net profit drops in 2Q 2011
15 Jul 2011 Cofetel considering measure to limit Telecel’s dominance
13 Jul 2011 Alfa completes Alestra buyout
13 Jul 2011 Cofeco to examine triple-play sector amid claims of monopolistic practices
22 Jun 2011 Per-second billing adopted; Telcel, Avantel ensure LD connectivity
16 Jun 2011 Cofetel to sanction five mobile players for poor service
10 Jun 2011 Cofetel reduces fixed line interconnection rate
8 Jun 2011 Mexican authorities reviewing handling of Telmex’s bid to enter pay TV sector
6 Jun 2011 MVS to shut down WiMAX service
6 Jun 2011 Cofetel seeks to restrict AM's dominance
2 Jun 2011 Telmex fined for blocking access
1 Jun 2011 Megacable eyes June 2011 for introduction of mobile services
1 Jun 2011 Dark fibre consortium expects to launch services by August 2011
31 May 2011 Switched off: Telmex denied pay-TV entry
20 May 2011 Mexican government aims to reach final decision over MVS spectrum soon
18 May 2011 America Movil to review Mexican investment strategy
12 May 2011 Telmex edges closer to decision on pay-TV market entry?
4 May 2011 Mexico’s Supreme Court blocks injunctions aimed at delaying regulation
3 May 2011 Strong subscriber growth boosts AM’s first quarter results
26 Apr 2011 Cofeco confirms, details USD1 billion Telcel fine
18 Apr 2011 Alfa to grab AT&T’s 49% holding in Alestra
18 Apr 2011 Telcel facing MXN12 billion fine related to mobile termination
12 Apr 2011 Megacable denies Maxcom rumours
8 Apr 2011 Televisa reveals it will take 50% stake in Iusacell
7 Apr 2011 MVS unveils plans for 2.5GHz spectrum; regulatory approval holding up progress
4 Apr 2011 Televisa to take full ownership of Cablemas
17 Mar 2011 Cofetel sets interconnection rate for Alestra to Telcel calls
9 Mar 2011 Telmex reveals plans to split fixed voice operations
28 Feb 2011 Axtel reports lower profits due to personnel costs
16 Feb 2011 Big Ideas: Nextel to use Huawei for Brazil, Mexico W-CDMA networks
9 Feb 2011 Increased depreciation charges see AM report 4.7% decline in 4Q net profit
7 Feb 2011 Telcel unveils lower interconnection fee proposals
4 Feb 2011 Telmex posts decline in 4Q net profit as tax bill increases
1 Feb 2011 Slim to fatten investment in telecoms in 2011
19 Jan 2011 Cofetel calls for further price reductions from Telmex
13 Jan 2011 Interconnection agreements signed; Telmex cuts some prices, freezes others
11 Jan 2011 AM given nod to delist Telint shares from Mexican stock exchange
20 Dec 2010 Iusacell files for bankruptcy
17 Nov 2010 AM and Alca-Lu sign mobile backhaul deal
12 Nov 2010 Iusacell to introduce HSPA+ by end-2010
28 Oct 2010 America Movil unveils first results following Telmex, Telint consolidation
27 Oct 2010 Mexican duo report third-quarter financials
26 Oct 2010 Telmex net profit drops as fixed line subscriber numbers decline
19 Oct 2010 Televisa and Nextel call time on joint venture
15 Oct 2010 Televisa to pull out of Nextel stake acquisition plan?
6 Oct 2010 Grupo Salinas will continue to challenge Nextel/Televisa 1700MHz licence award
4 Oct 2010 Televisa/Nextel joint venture finally awarded wireless licence
27 Sep 2010 Televisa facing delay for spectrum allocation
2 Sep 2010 Telmex eyes broadband speed boost to retain subscribers
26 Aug 2010 Megacable to resell Movistar’s wireless service
17 Aug 2010 Televisa/Nextel joint venture wins nationwide 1700MHz licence
12 Aug 2010 Maxcom up for grabs?
29 Jul 2010 Megacable unlikely to launch mobile voice before early 2011
27 Jul 2010 Net loss for Axtel in 2Q due to forex losses, higher interest payments
26 Jul 2010 Televisa/NII joint venture sole bidder for nationwide 1700MHz spectrum
23 Jul 2010 AM net profit drops 18% after forex gains last year
21 Jul 2010 Telmex 2Q net profit plunges 40% as mobile substitution bites
19 Jul 2010 Telefonica bags the most 1900MHz spectrum in auction process
13 Jul 2010 Televisa’s 2Q 2010 net income falls on higher financing costs
22 Jun 2010 SCT expands CFE telecoms concession
16 Jun 2010 Megacable acquires Omnicable
14 Jun 2010 AM poised to finalise first stages of Telint, CGT takeovers
11 Jun 2010 Consortium wins Mexican dark fibre licence
26 May 2010 First round of Mexican wireless auction generates MXN438 million
24 May 2010 Cofemer presses SCT to reassess mobile registration regulation
21 May 2010 Cablemas returns to profit as first-quarter revenues, EBITDA climb
18 May 2010 Televisa consortium emerges as sole approved dark fibre bidder
7 May 2010 Megacable finalising MVNO agreement with Telefonica
30 Apr 2010 Axtel first-quarter profit back in the black
29 Apr 2010 Telint 1Q10 revenue, net profit up as regional units add subscribers
28 Apr 2010 Lower first-quarter revenues hurt Telmex net profit
27 Apr 2010 Megacable first quarter net profit up 21% on forex gain
26 Apr 2010 Megacable halts plans for wireless spectrum bid
23 Apr 2010 Banco Azteca to buy out Iusacell minority shareholders
14 Apr 2010 Telcel obtains court order against mobile customer suspension
12 Apr 2010 Cofetel for the chop?
9 Apr 2010 Iusacell named as second dark fibre bidder
9 Apr 2010 Mexican senate ignores calls for mobile registration delay
8 Apr 2010 Deadline for mobile registration unlikely to be extended?
26 Mar 2010 SCT reaffirms 10 April deadline for mobile registration
19 Mar 2010 Mexico government to fine Telmex?
18 Mar 2010 AM shareholders okay consolidation plans
9 Mar 2010 Telefonica mulling consortium bid for access to CFE fibre-optic strands
1 Mar 2010 MVS confirms it will consider legal options after WiMAX licence not renewed
25 Feb 2010 Maxcom losses narrow in 2009
25 Feb 2010 SCT says will not renew MVS’ 2.5GHz concession
24 Feb 2010 Telefonica takes issue with Cofeco’s lack of action
18 Feb 2010 Cofetel announces seven interested parties for wireless auctions
17 Feb 2010 Axtel to bid on own for wireless spectrum
16 Feb 2010 Televisa to purchase 30% stake in Nextel subject to wireless spectrum acquisition
15 Feb 2010 Megacable to enter Mexican wireless auction on its own
12 Feb 2010 CFC says yes to AM/Telmex/Telint and Televisa/Nextel deals
11 Feb 2010 NII selects NSN for network managed services in Latin America
11 Feb 2010 Mexican court rejects wireless auction delay appeal
10 Feb 2010 Televisa mulling offer for stake in Nextel?
5 Feb 2010 Mexican mobile spectrum auction faces delay
4 Feb 2010 Telmex reveals 4Q net profit increase despite culling fixed voice customers
3 Feb 2010 America Movil 4Q net profit declines on increased tax costs
27 Jan 2010 Mexican government begins auction of dark fibre strands
26 Jan 2010 Cablevision to boost broadband speeds
19 Jan 2010 Mexican cablecos oppose Telcel and Telmex tie-up proposals
14 Jan 2010 America Movil unveils plan to consolidate Carso Global Telecom and Telint
11 Jan 2010 Cofetel releases details of potential wireless spectrum bidders
7 Jan 2010 Mexican wireless auctions to be completed by June 2010
6 Jan 2010 Cofetel to examine 4G spectrum options as 3G bidding rules are released
15 Dec 2009 Iusacell plans to delist, will seek shareholder approval at end-December
3 Dec 2009 Telmex to raise prices for fixed line only subscribers
2 Dec 2009 Fixed line investment limit changes may be delayed
1 Dec 2009 MVS aiming for WiMAX in 23 cities backed by Clearwire and Intel
25 Nov 2009 Mexican dark fibre auction to be delayed
25 Nov 2009 Telmex increases maximum download speeds to counter competition
20 Nov 2009 Senate could consider foreign investment limit changes next week
18 Nov 2009 Megacable mulling team-up for fibre strand bid
11 Nov 2009 Telefonica pushes buttons across Latin America
9 Nov 2009 Megacable planning MVNO venture
30 Oct 2009 Mexican wireless spectrum winners to be revealed by mid-2010
29 Oct 2009 Telint 3Q net profit rockets 141.2%
28 Oct 2009 Mexican watchdog finds Telmex dominant in call completion
28 Oct 2009 Megacable mulling mobile options
27 Oct 2009 America Movil posts 51% increase in third quarter net income
27 Oct 2009 Dark fibre contract to be awarded in January 2010
22 Oct 2009 Mexico’s lower house approves 3% telecom tax plan
22 Oct 2009 Telmex sees 11.9% drop in net profit in 3Q 2009
15 Oct 2009 CFC says Telmex dominant in long-distance wholesale sector
9 Oct 2009 Cofetel considering MVNO regulatory changes
25 Sep 2009 CFC reveals proposals for spectrum auction limitation
16 Sep 2009 Axtel granted permission to offer TV services; triple-play bundles expected in 2010
28 Aug 2009 Alestra aims for 45,000 VoIP subscribers at year-end
26 Aug 2009 SCT updates mobile licence concessions
25 Aug 2009 Mexican government says rules for 1700MHz and 1900MHz auction due by early September
28 Jul 2009 Telint surpasses expectations with 126% net profit increase
24 Jul 2009 Increased tax bill hurts Megacable net profit
23 Jul 2009 Mexican fixed line duo report second quarter financials
22 Jul 2009 Net profit, revenue increase for AM in 2Q despite slowing subscriber growth
21 Jul 2009 Wireless spectrum likely to be auctioned by year-end
17 Jul 2009 SCT and CFE ink deal for power line telecoms
7 Jul 2009 Cofeco confirms Telmex dominant status
7 Jul 2009 Power company LFC to offer triple-play service directly
2 Jul 2009 Telmex to face increased regulation?
25 Jun 2009 Public consultation on interconnection regulation begins
12 Jun 2009 Televisa mulling bids for mobile spectrum, CFE fibre portions
11 Jun 2009 Mexican WiMAX auction within three weeks?
11 Jun 2009 CFE formally asks SCT to auction fibre strands
27 May 2009 Cofetel okays spectrum tender proposals
20 May 2009 Alestra inks deal with Agnity for VoIP, IMS infrastructure upgrades
20 May 2009 Mexico to auction unused fibre-optic network to increase competition
18 May 2009 Cablemas reports 4Q net loss on the back of increased income tax
15 May 2009 Mexican triple-play partnership eyeing 3G spectrum?
13 May 2009 Axtel mulling introduction of mobile WiMAX voice services
12 May 2009 Mexican trio join forces to offer standardised triple-play bundles
30 Apr 2009 Telmex Internacional reports 1Q 2009 net profit drop
30 Apr 2009 Cofetel calls for Telmex sanctions over local service area consolidation failure
29 Apr 2009 Mexican duo report first quarter financials
29 Apr 2009 America Movil 1Q net profit rises as financing costs fall; obtains USD1 billion loan from China Development Bank
28 Apr 2009 Telmex reports 14.6% net profit drop in 1Q 2009
20 Mar 2009 Nextel has licence expanded by SCT
27 Feb 2009 Iusacell losses widen
25 Feb 2009 SCT gives go-ahead for local dialling area consolidation
19 Feb 2009 Telmex Internacional posts 13.6% net income growth for 4Q 2008
11 Feb 2009 Telmex net income halves
11 Feb 2009 Pre-paid users required to register from April
6 Feb 2009 America Movil surprises with 4Q net profit increase
29 Jan 2009 Cofemer approves Cofetel interconnection proposals
9 Dec 2008 Slim by name, large by investment; America Movil and Telmex to spend USD4 billion in 2009
2 Dec 2008 Cablemas reports net loss in 3Q
28 Nov 2008 Foreign ownership cap closer to removal for fixed line sector
25 Nov 2008 3G, WiMAX auctions almost certain to slip to 2009
21 Nov 2008 Marcatel confirms it will bid in spectrum auction
18 Nov 2008 Movistar set to launch 3.5G network commercially on 20 November
6 Nov 2008 SCT upholds Telmex objection to local dialling consolidation plans
30 Oct 2008 Megacable reports 44% increase in 3Q revenues; net profit down marginally
29 Oct 2008 Government pushes Cofetel to auction spectrum before end of 2008
29 Oct 2008 Net profit jumps 31.6% for America Movil in 3Q
28 Oct 2008 Axtel announces 3Q results; revenues slip marginally
27 Oct 2008 Telmex Internacional net profit tumbles 40.1%
27 Oct 2008 Maxcom, Televisa report financials
24 Oct 2008 Iusacell losses deepen
22 Oct 2008 Telmex reports 3Q net profit drop amid increased competition
13 Oct 2008 Cofetel delays 3G and WiMAX sale due to economic climate
10 Oct 2008 CFE signs twelve fibre-optic contracts in ten months
8 Oct 2008 Nextel gets number portability
6 Oct 2008 Vote on removal of foreign ownership cap for fixed line telcos expected by year-end
30 Sep 2008 Senator proposes reform to give third parties telecom entry
9 Sep 2008 Cofetel sets connection fees for Telmex; renews WiMAX and 3G focus
8 Sep 2008 Maxcom preparing IPTV expansion
1 Sep 2008 Cablemas reports 14% drop in net profit for 2Q
26 Aug 2008 Telcel and Ericsson sign microwave transmission deal
5 Aug 2008 Megacable reports 2Q revenues growth, subscriber increase
31 Jul 2008 Maxcom to hold off on WiMAX deployment
30 Jul 2008 Maxcom plans USD250 million investment over next two years
28 Jul 2008 Watchdog labels Telmex ‘dominant’; price controls may follow
25 Jul 2008 Trio of telcos report quarterlies
22 Jul 2008 Auction dates for 3G and WiMAX still not set
22 Jul 2008 America Movil announces 2Q results; net income up 25%
18 Jul 2008 Cofetel supports removal of foreign ownership cap
15 Jul 2008 Number portability launches
11 Jul 2008 Number portability delayed to 12 July
8 Jul 2008 Telcel extends 3.5G network
3 Jul 2008 Operators prepared for number portability
11 Jun 2008 Telmex Internacional stock begins trading
9 Jun 2008 Axtel launches in Matamoros; has Alestra in its sights?
6 Jun 2008 Telmex seeks triple-play green light
6 Jun 2008 Movistar signs interconnection agreement with Nextel
30 May 2008 Telmex Internacional files preliminary prospectus ahead of listings
28 May 2008 Telecoms sector grows 36.4% in first quarter 2008
28 Apr 2008 Iusacell posts 1Q results
25 Apr 2008 America Movil 1Q profit falls as 3G costs rocket
24 Apr 2008 Telmex domestic ops see 1Q net profit plunge 27%
2 Apr 2008 3G and WiMAX spectrum to be auctioned in May
5 Mar 2008 Cofetel to arbitrate in Telmex-Telefonica dispute
28 Feb 2008 Megacable announces Q4 progress
27 Feb 2008 Axtel announces strong results for 2007
26 Feb 2008 CTI may be renamed Claro
22 Feb 2008 Iusacell reports 2007 results
18 Feb 2008 Alestra posts year end results
11 Feb 2008 Telmex reports Q4 profit hike
8 Feb 2008 Telcel launches 3G
6 Feb 2008 America Movil reports 2007 results
22 Jan 2008 Countdown to number portability begins
15 Jan 2008 Axtel selects Motorola for WiMAX deployment
2 Jan 2008 Telmex to form Telmex Internacional
11 Dec 2007 Cablecom selects Thomson for VoIP platform
30 Nov 2007 Telecoms sector grows at seven-year record pace
30 Nov 2007 Canadian WISP FaciNET to launch in December
23 Nov 2007 Telcel agrees to interconnect with Nextel
15 Nov 2007 Telmex to spin off international business
31 Oct 2007 Telmex refuses to offer LLU to Telefonica
26 Oct 2007 Axtel reports strong third quarter
23 Oct 2007 Cablecos strike deal with electricity utility
23 Oct 2007 Mexico approves 3G and WiMAX auction plan
23 Oct 2007 Telmex reports 3Q results
22 Oct 2007 America Movil reports 3Q results
19 Sep 2007 Iusacell contracts RFS for supply of equipment
3 Sep 2007 Cablevision affiliate to buy Bestel for USD325 million
31 Aug 2007 Cablemas announces 2Q results
24 Aug 2007 Iusacell outlines expansion plans
7 Aug 2007 Cablecom orders advanced VoIP solution from Nortel
7 Aug 2007 Cablecom orders advanced VoIP solution from Nortel
30 Jul 2007 Iusacell reports 27% revenue growth
24 Jul 2007 Maxcom files for US IPO
20 Jul 2007 Telmex 2Q net income rises 16%
16 Jul 2007 Televisa gets green light to buy 49% stake in Cablemas
18 Jun 2007 Telmex claims cablecos have taken 50% of voice market
14 Jun 2007 Nortel to extend Iusacell’s EV-DO Rev A network to ten cities
4 Jun 2007 Telecoms sector grows 22.4% year-on-year
1 Jun 2007 Cofetel finalises NP regulations
30 May 2007 Satmex sale nearing conclusion
25 May 2007 WiMAX seens as key to boosting broadband penetration
24 May 2007 Iusacell and Unefon to retain separate brands
23 May 2007 Number portability likely on way to Mexico
21 May 2007 Cablemás reports strong first quarter
16 May 2007 Cablemas revenues rise 17%
26 Apr 2007 America Movil net profit jumps 52.5%
26 Apr 2007 Telmex Q1 profit jumps 9% on broadband boost
23 Apr 2007 Cablevisión reports strong financial growth
23 Apr 2007 OECD calls on government to remove FDI cap
13 Apr 2007 Cablemas selects ARRIS to roll out VoIP
3 Apr 2007 Auction of 3.4GHz-3.7GHz band scheduled for later this year
3 Apr 2007 Cablemas reports 2006 results
30 Mar 2007 Iusacell and Unefon announce merger plans
29 Mar 2007 Alcatel-Lucent wins Iusacell 1xEV-DO Rev. A contract
8 Mar 2007 Cablemas signs interconnection agreement with Telmex
27 Feb 2007 Unefon reports 2006 results
23 Feb 2007 Iusacell reports 4Q results
15 Feb 2007 Cablemás receives nine fixed line licences
13 Feb 2007 Telmex 4Q net profit drops
9 Feb 2007 America Movil to add 50 million new subscribers over next three years
21 Dec 2006 Axtel completes acquisition of Avantel
20 Dec 2006 Cofetel approves number portability regulation
15 Dec 2006 América Móvil to restructure ownership
13 Dec 2006 América Móvil breaks records selling USD734 million bonds
7 Dec 2006 Cablemás upgrades VoCable service
5 Dec 2006 Axtel completes Avantel purchase to join the billion dollar club
30 Nov 2006 Cablevisión and Bestel to provide joint venture telephony, papers say
28 Nov 2006 Cablemás 3Q broadband subs up, ARPU down
28 Nov 2006 Watchdog gives Axtel the ok to acquire Avantel
24 Nov 2006 CATV association wants Telmex TV heavily regulated, papers say
17 Nov 2006 Telmex says no problems with CPP
14 Nov 2006 Nextel and Telcel agree to interconnect SMS
14 Nov 2006 State power company receives licence to provide wholesale PLC
14 Nov 2006 CPP stand-off gets ugly
9 Nov 2006 Fixed-to-mobile CPP a success (excluding those fixed line operators refusing to take part)
8 Nov 2006 América Móvil linked with possible TIM Brasil bid
7 Nov 2006 Iusacell and Movistar in talks to swap spectrum, papers say
1 Nov 2006 Televisa to spend up to USD500 million on triple-play
31 Oct 2006 Unefón swings to profit, but revenues continue to fall
30 Oct 2006 América Móvil profits leap 139%
30 Oct 2006 Satmex restructuring gets the go ahead
30 Oct 2006 Maxcom continues steady growth
27 Oct 2006 Mexico news special: Iusacell swings to profit on debt restructuring
27 Oct 2006 Mexico news special: Axtel agrees USD500m cash and debt deal for Avantel
26 Oct 2006 Telmex 3Q profits down 17% as Embratel is hit by taxman
25 Oct 2006 Axtel 3Q EBITDA up 13%; launches in 17th city
19 Oct 2006 Maxcom wants to be first true triple-player
13 Oct 2006 Operators agree to adopt CPP
13 Oct 2006 Iusacell enters into bankruptcy protection
5 Oct 2006 Triple-play finally coming to Mexico
29 Sep 2006 Nextel Mexico acquires wireless broadband provider; NII extends iDEN agreement
27 Sep 2006 Axtel close to Avantel deal, papers say
22 Sep 2006 Telmex proposes buyback
19 Sep 2006 Satmex granted chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
15 Sep 2006 Regulator recommends Ministry grants electric company a telecoms licence
15 Sep 2006 Telcos secure injunction against CPP on DLD-to-mobile calls
14 Sep 2006 Number portability expected by May 2007
7 Sep 2006 Salinas to merge Mexican mobile operators
4 Sep 2006 Regulator launches number portability consultation
1 Sep 2006 Avantel contracts Alvarion for wireless last mile solution
31 Aug 2006 Marcatel and TV Cable Digital join forces for triple-play
30 Aug 2006 Alestra sees revenues rising 12% this year
21 Aug 2006 Cablemás receives local telephony licences covering 13 cities
17 Aug 2006 Cablemás 1H profits fall but broadband offers hope for the future
11 Aug 2006 Axtel expands Guanajuato reach
8 Aug 2006 Ultranet2go launches commercial WiMAX
4 Aug 2006 Mobile trio appeal against spectrum fees, papers say
2 Aug 2006 Another poor quarter for Unefón
31 Jul 2006 Iusacell losses widen
31 Jul 2006 Maxcom continues growth
27 Jul 2006 Telmex posts second consecutive net profit
27 Jul 2006 América Móvil 2Q exceeds all expectations
20 Jul 2006 Regulatory review commission backs triple-play bill
20 Jul 2006 Axtel EBITDA up 17% in 2Q
18 Jul 2006 Telefónica Móviles calls for MNP and CPP to level the playing field
12 Jul 2006 Iusacell contracts UTStarcom for EV-DO datacards
5 Jul 2006 Antitrust commission accuses Telcel of abusing position in Nextel text case
30 Jun 2006 Iusacell launches new EV-DO browser, complete with real-time TV services
20 Jun 2006 Axtel extends to Celaya
15 Jun 2006 Long-distance trio threaten legal action over CPP introduction
13 Jun 2006 Regulator seeks approval for triple-play bill
7 Jun 2006 Megacable targets 450,000 telephony users in three years
2 Jun 2006 Megacable teams up with local telco for triple-play
30 May 2006 Satmex 6 launches
23 May 2006 Hi Telecom plans triple-play by year-end
23 May 2006 América Móvil expects 150m mobile users by end-2008
19 May 2006 Iusacell extends bond swap deadline
19 May 2006 Cablemás listing delayed
18 May 2006 Telcel launches downloadable TV content service
18 May 2006 Correction: Satmex delays launch of new satellite by a week
11 May 2006 Cable association accuses telecoms regulator over Telmex TV plans
10 May 2006 Cofetel handed more responsibility, but remains tied to comms ministry
8 May 2006 Maxcom lines up 26% in 1Q
4 May 2006 Unefón 1Q revenues down 15%
4 May 2006 América Móvil denies MIC bid; doing just fine as we are, thanks
3 May 2006 Ekofon becomes Mexico’s first long-distance service reseller
3 May 2006 Cablemás 1Q profits fall but broadband offers hope for the future
2 May 2006 Iusacell 1Q losses widen, but debt deal offers hope for the future
28 Apr 2006 Telmex back in the black
27 Apr 2006 Axtel posts 25% rise in 1Q EBITDA
24 Apr 2006 Telmex argues against anti-monopolies law; triple-play regulation consultation opened
21 Apr 2006 Broadband accounts set to surpass dial-up for first time
19 Apr 2006 Regulator mandates calling party pays for mobile DLD
19 Apr 2006 Iusacell launches bond swap
18 Apr 2006 Cablemás to be listed
13 Apr 2006 Telecoms regulators quit over broadcast law
12 Apr 2006 Cablemás profits fall but broadband offers hope for the future
27 Mar 2006 Medcom launches hostile bid for Satmex
27 Mar 2006 CFE contracts local consortium for fibre-optic upgrade
17 Mar 2006 Nextel Mexico wants Iusacell, Telcel and Unefon licences withdrawn
16 Mar 2006 Mexico announces wireless spectrum plans
15 Mar 2006 Mexico telecoms market grew 21.5% in 2005
14 Mar 2006 Maxcom snaps up long-distance operator
13 Mar 2006 State powerco to launch wholesale PLC
10 Mar 2006 RCN sells Megacables to fellow shareholders
10 Mar 2006 Alestra to acquire AOLA’s Mexican customers
7 Mar 2006 Cablevision to launch triple-play in May
3 Mar 2006 Axtel extends to Chihuahua
2 Mar 2006 Unefon post-paid subs up, but revenues down
1 Mar 2006 Axtel orders WiMAX equipment for 17 city expansion
28 Feb 2006 Maxcom lines grow 25% in 2005
28 Feb 2006 Marcatel launches VoIP in Mexico City
27 Feb 2006 Iusacell posts first profit since 2001
24 Feb 2006 Revenues up at NII
20 Feb 2006 Maxcom to spend USD60m in 2006
16 Feb 2006 Iusacell to spend USD50 million in 2006
15 Feb 2006 Telmex to invest USD2.13 billion in 2006
14 Feb 2006 Telmex profits fall 28%
8 Feb 2006 Telmex upgrades long-distance network
2 Feb 2006 Nextel launches push-to-mail
27 Jan 2006 Three out of four cellcos refuse to interconnect with Nextel
26 Jan 2006 Telmex launches USD430m bond
25 Jan 2006 Iusacell agrees debt deal
25 Jan 2006 MVS plans WiMAX rollout
23 Jan 2006 Axtel to expand to five new cities in 2006
20 Jan 2006 State mulls Satmex sale
18 Jan 2006 Axtel reports strong FY results
16 Jan 2006 Mexico to tap phones on all major networks
16 Jan 2006 Cofetel rules in Nextel’s favour in SMS dispute
12 Jan 2006 Satmex given more time to formulate rescue plan
22 Dec 2005 Telefónica takes control
6 Dec 2005 Axtel stalks rivals Avantel, Alestra
29 Nov 2005 Cofetel reports purple patch
18 Nov 2005 Axtel plans USD369 million offer
16 Nov 2005 Telmex welcomes triple play talk
15 Nov 2005 Axtel plans USD345 million IPO
10 Nov 2005 Telmex share buyback
27 Oct 2005 Sales up 8.7% at Telmex
17 Oct 2005 Pantech to supply 500,000 handsets to América Móvil
12 Oct 2005 GC to add VoIP
3 Oct 2005 Monterrey gets new local operator – Marcatel
29 Sep 2005 Telefónica Móviles to fight América Móvil in its own back yard
22 Sep 2005 TEM Mexico selects Nortel’s packet voice backbone network
12 Sep 2005 South Korea signs mobile TV deal with Mexico
1 Sep 2005 Satmex bankruptcy case due soon
31 Aug 2005 Telecoms sector still growing
25 Aug 2005 Cofetel wants DLD phased out
22 Aug 2005 Nextel calls foul over SMS
17 Aug 2005 Telmex to face first long-distance resellers
16 Aug 2005 Slim sets sights on Colombia Telecom
8 Aug 2005 AM eyes Venezuela and Brazil buys
1 Aug 2005 Unefon EBITDA climbs 23% in 2Q
29 Jul 2005 Record subscriber growth at América Móvil
27 Jul 2005 Telmex posts strong second quarter results
18 Jul 2005 Satmex bankruptcy hearing set for 29 July
15 Jul 2005 Alternative ops trial VoIP
14 Jul 2005 Spacenet signs Mexican deal
13 Jul 2005 Nextel to sue regulator
8 Jul 2005 Market preparing for resale launch
30 Jun 2005 Telcel reports SMS growth
28 Jun 2005 Cofetel gets tough on illegal DLD operators
27 Jun 2005 Cablevisión looking to launch voice services by year end
24 Jun 2005 América Móvil says ‘more 3G please’
22 Jun 2005 América Móvil wants 100m clients in two years
9 Jun 2005 Siemens wins Telmex deal
3 Jun 2005 Nextel handed new concession
26 May 2005 Telecoms sector shows continued growth
25 May 2005 Unefon reaches spectrum deal with Telcel
16 May 2005 América Móvil withdraws from Spanish spectrum auction
12 May 2005 Cellcos earmark USD20 million investment for EV-DO upgrade
5 May 2005 Iusacell hit by debt demand
27 Apr 2005 First Brazil profit boosts Telmex first quarter results
27 Apr 2005 América Móvil releases strong results for Q1 2005
25 Apr 2005 Storm clouds gathering over Iusacell
21 Apr 2005 Unefon plays down takeover talk
19 Apr 2005 Iusacell and Lucent roll out CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network
6 Apr 2005 Trio successful in Mexican auction
31 Mar 2005 Troubled spectrum auction to pick up where it left off
18 Mar 2005 Mexican ops reject OECD findings
3 Mar 2005 Telecoms sector soars in 2004
10 Feb 2005 Telefónica earmarks USD1 billion for Mexico – if reforms go through
10 Feb 2005 Anatel reveals plans for new regulations
10 Feb 2005 Mobile auction suspended
8 Feb 2005 2004 profits rise for Telmex
3 Feb 2005 Protel invests in corporate IP
18 Jan 2005 Telefónica gets past spectrum expansion limits
13 Jan 2005 Cofetel spectrum auction greeted with mass pull out
11 Jan 2005 Movistar seeks court order
5 Jan 2005 Telcos should use cable networks, says regulator
2 Dec 2004 Telmex reports further expansion plans
19 Nov 2004 Movistar introduces push-to-talk service
16 Nov 2004 Cofetel closes ‘pirate’ VoIP operators
20 Oct 2004 Telcel to launch EDGE
4 Oct 2004 Iusacell’s CDMA subscribers embrace data services
27 Sep 2004 Lucent awarded CDMA deal
1 Sep 2004 Telecoms sector grows by 22.3%
26 Aug 2004 Rural telephony plan complete
24 Aug 2004 Satmex ruling imminent
29 Jul 2004 Slim increases Global Crossing stake
27 Jul 2004 Losses widen as Iusacell woes continue
26 Jul 2004 Telmex inks USD400 million deal for Embratel
22 Jul 2004 Telmex and SBC sign Wi-Fi roaming deal
21 Jul 2004 Unefon reports downbeat 2Q results
20 Jul 2004 Iusacell close to bankruptcy
19 Jul 2004 Iusacell launches cdma2000 1xRTT
7 Jul 2004 Telefónica Móviles Mexico gets EDGE
6 Jul 2004 Cablecos set to launch telephone services
24 Jun 2004 Double resignation at Vodafone
22 Jun 2004 New rules introduced to remove Telmex control of connection rates
18 Jun 2004 Govt delays liberalisation announcement
17 Jun 2004 VoIP expected to see strong growth
15 Jun 2004 Movistar expands network
15 Jun 2004 ...but Iusacell not so successful
10 Jun 2004 Maxcom to invest USD45 million
3 Jun 2004 Axtel to increase investment in wake of strong Q1 performance
1 Jun 2004 Iusacell defaults on USD226 million loan
20 May 2004 Telefónica to spend USD600 million in Mexico
23 Apr 2004 Telmex fails to make gains for ninth consecutive quarter
16 Apr 2004 Satmex struggling to cope with debt
30 Mar 2004 Six licences up for grabs before year end
15 Mar 2004 Axtel targets business market with new services
2 Mar 2004 America Móvil to sell USD1 billion in debt
4 Feb 2004 Telmex 2003 results: revenues stable, income up
3 Feb 2004 América Móvil’s profit doubles for 2003
20 Jan 2004 América Móvil triumphs with Enitel bid
20 Jan 2004 América Móvil triumphs with Enitel bid
9 Jan 2004 Cofetel demands stiff penalties for Telcel and Unefon
23 Dec 2003 Unefon spin-off gets OK from TV Azteca
11 Dec 2003 Telmex to raise USD2 billion debt offering
3 Dec 2003 Telmex raises 2004 capex forecast
28 Nov 2003 América Móvil to invest USD1.4 billion in 2004
25 Nov 2003 Marcatel to enter local market
19 Nov 2003 Cofetel to get more authority to boost competition
19 Nov 2003 Alestra completes debt restructuring
27 Oct 2003 Telmex highest bidder for ATTLA
20 Oct 2003 Telmex reports profits hike on the back of flat returns
13 Oct 2003 Alestra extends debt offer
7 Oct 2003 TV Azteca to spin off telecoms assets
23 Sep 2003 Alestra to be blocked from debt offer
22 Sep 2003 Nextel braces itself for competition from wireless carriers
17 Sep 2003 Underserved areas given boost
12 Sep 2003 Iusacell slides closer to bankruptcy
11 Sep 2003 América Móvil looking for 14% rise in sales on acquistions
28 Aug 2003 Association urges congress to remove telecom’s tax
28 Jul 2003 Telmex to triple its number of hotspots by year-end
23 Jul 2003 Impressive Q2 for América Móvil
22 Jul 2003 Verizon and Vodafone reject late Fintech bid for Iusacell
18 Jul 2003 Iusacell receives USD20 million share offer
18 Jul 2003 Coming up under the radar: Axtel’s ambitious growth
16 Jul 2003 Telmex: first increase in profit for two years
24 Jun 2003 Alestra’s owners increase offer to creditors
18 Jun 2003 Unefon and Nortel kiss and make up
16 Jun 2003 Verizon and Vodafone cut Mexican mobile losses
12 Jun 2003 Nokia selected for Telefónica Móviles GSM rollout
30 May 2003 Terramark wants to have a NAP in Mexico City
29 May 2003 Telefónica Móviles begins GSM rollout
28 Apr 2003 Cofetel instructs operators to stop ‘bypassing’ practice
27 Feb 2003 Iusacell’s loss widens after a challenging 2002
30 Jan 2003 Strong 2002 for América Móvil
22 Jan 2003 Alestra to receive cash injection on completion of restructuring
9 Jan 2003 Telefónica Móviles Mexico to launch GSM