Brazil

Two near field communication (NFC) projects are to be launched in Latin America, bringing the latest technology to payment services. Brazilian mobile market leader Vivo is planning... 2012-08-13

Brazilian mobile operator TIM is under investigation for possible fraud. The company has been accused of intentionally dropping calls for customers on its Infinity plan, which charges... 2012-08-09

Following poor Q212 results, NII Holdings' share price plummeted by 24%. The company added just 235,000 net additions in the quarter, operating revenue was down 15% from the level reported... 2012-08-08

All Brazil's mobile operators reported a fall in profits in Q212, as pressures from regulators and problems in the general economy are felt. BMI believes the problems will continue... 2012-08-02

Latin America's largest mobile operator América Móvil reported a 45.5% decrease in quarterly profit in its Q212 results.

Telefónica released its Q212 results a day early, along with announcing the suspension of dividend payments and share buybacks until the end of 2012. While results were disappointing,... 2012-07-26

France's Vivendi may sell GVT, its Brazilian fixed-line and broadband provider, in order to bolster stock performance. Vivendi's sales have been the victim of the ongoing economic malaise... 2012-07-23

Three Brazilian mobile network operators are to stop selling new subscriptions in selected regions in response to mounting customer complaints relating to poor quality of service. The... 2012-07-20

Brazilian mobile network operator TIM Brasil has announced more details regarding the residential fixed broadband service it plans to offer in selected cities from September 2012. The... 2012-07-17

The new president of Paraguay, Federico Franco, has accused neighbouring countries of 'cyber amputation', days after assuming the presidency. While the country is one of the least connected... 2012-06-27