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Analyst Angle: Latin American telcos on a mission to monetize big data

Latin American telecommunication operators are in the process of deploying big data solutions, though monetization of those efforts remain a challenge. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the...

BlackBerry approved for autonomous vehicle testing in Canada

BlackBerry was one of three groups approved by Ontario, Canada, to participate in an autonomous vehicle testing program. The pilot licensing program is set to allow autonomous vehicle testing with a safety driver behind the wheel. BlackBerry QNX said it will participate alongside the...

BlackBerry approved for autonomous vehicle testing in Canada

BlackBerry was one of three groups approved by Ontario, Canada, to participate in an autonomous vehicle testing program. The pilot licensing program is set to allow autonomous vehicle testing with a safety driver behind the wheel. BlackBerry QNX said it will participate alongside the University...

With 4G network and fiber, Huawei is putting Belize on the digital map

Belize, a small nation in Central America, has been rapidly entering the digital age through a number of network deployments in partnership with Chinese information and communications technology vendor Huawei. The latest is a subsea fiber optic cable project set for completion in the third quarter...

AT&T continues Mexico LTE expansion

AT&T is reported to have added 1 million more pops covered by its Mexico LTE network through Q1, pushing total coverage to 45 million pops AT&T continues to expand LTE services in Mexico, with a recent report indicating the carrier pushed coverage to another 1...

Reader Forum: M&As defining Latin America telecom landscape

While Latin American markets overall are showing slow regional economic growth, one bright spot is the Latin America telecom landscape, which is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Despite an uncertain regulatory environment, Latin America continues to show substantial opportunities, especially in...

Liberty Global expands LatAm cable, mobile reach with $5.3B CWC deal

Liberty Global looks to bolster LatAm LiLAC platform with proposed Cable & Wireless deal International cable telecommunications provider Liberty Global is set to expand its footprint deeper into the Latin America market through a pending acquisition of U.K.-based Cable & Wireless Communications. The deal is being...

AT&T US customers can now tap into Mexico operations

AT&T launched Mexico roaming options for US customers, countering recent moves by rivals AT&T’s multi-billion dollar investment in Mexico is now providing some benefit for U.S. customers traveling south of the border. AT&T said beginning today, customers on its Mobile Share Value plans can add the...