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Three Bids Received for Chilean 4G License Auction

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Three Chilean mobile networks have submitted bids for the country’s 4G radio spectrum auction, local media is reporting.

According to CanalCL, citing information from the regulator, Subtel, the compliance scores for the three bidders are Clear (98.52), Movistar (98.11) and Entel with 99.6.

The compliance scores cover issues such as indoor coverage, support for MVNOs and network infrastructure sharing. In addition, deployment will be favoured in the regions and areas currently lacking 3G services.

The regulator noted that the Department of Telecoms will now evaluate the bids and check legal compliance.

ZTE to Provide Managed Services to Comcel Colombia

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ZTE has entered an agreement to provide managed services to Colombian mobile operator Comcel. The deal will make ZTE the largest managed services provider in the country.

As part of the agreement, ZTE will provide equipment including BTS and power equipment.

Comcel has 30 million subscribers and is the largest mobile operator in Colombia. It is owned by Mexican América Móvil.

In 2011, ZTE signed a contract to provide managed services to Telefónica-Telecom, the largest fixed line operator in Colombia. The company’s agreement with Comcel means it will provide services to more than 6,000 sites, the most of any provider in Columbia.

“We are pleased with the expansion of telecoms services in Colombia and the South American market,” said ZTE Columbia Vice President Zhang Dianjun. “The agreement with Comcel will help the operator provide customized services to its users.”

Brazil has more than 250 million mobile subscribers in March 2012

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Brazil ended March 2012 with more than 250.8 million active mobile subscribers, of which 52 million were 3G, representing growth of 10.11 percent from 47.2 million 3G handsets in February 2012.

The mobile phone penetration rate rose to 128 percent. Of the total mobile phones in the country, 205.2 million were prepaid (81.83%) and 45.6 million postpaid (18.17%). The absolute number of new additions (3.2 million) is the largest recorded for the month of March in the last thirteen years and represents an increase of 1.30 percent compared with February 2012, according to statement from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel).
Maranhao remains the only Brazilian state with less than one mobile phone per capita density (84.4).

Vivo is still the market leader with 74.78 million subscribers (29.81% market share), followed by TIM with 67.2 million subscribers (26.80%), and Claro in third position with 61.59 million subscribers (24.56%). Oi appears in fourth place with 46.69 million active subscribers (18.53%) and was the only one to see its market share shrink in comparison with the previous month. In percentage terms, Claro was the operator with the highest growth.

Virgin Launches MVNO in Chile with Movistar

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Virgin Mobile has launched a MVNO in Chile. Virgin will provide its services in Chile using the Movistar mobile network. Virgin Mobile Chile will mainly target the young customer segment.

Virgin Mobile Latin America plans to launch its mobile network in Colombia later this year.

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Iusacell confirms merger of Televisa-Iusacell has been rejected

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Iusacell has announced it has been notified by Mexico’s anti-trust watchdog the Federal Competition Commission (CFC) that its planned deal with Televisa has been rejected, Notimex reports. The five-member commission voted 3-2 against the partnership, Iusacell said.

In April 2011, Televisa agreed to invest USD 1.6 billion for a 50 percent stake in Iusacell. The deal was expected to provide money for Iusacell to expand its business and give Televisa, which also offers fixed-line voice and internet services, an entry into the mobile market.

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Virgin selects Cine Colombia for Colombian MVNO

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Virgin Mobile Latin America (VMLA) has signed a partnership agreement with Cine Colombia (Cineco), a Valorem subsidiary, part of the Santo Domingo Group, to launch mobile operations in Colombia.

VMLA plans to launch its MVNO on the local market in this year’s second half, Portafolio reports. Virgin will provide mobile services using the Movistar network.

Cine Colombia offers ticket sales through its telephone ordering service TeleCineco, as well as online reservations at movie theatres located in nine cities of Colombia. The company also offers home video rentals and distributes prepaid cards.

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Virgin Mobile to launch MVNO in Colombia with Movistar

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Virgin Mobile Latin America (VMLA) has confirmed it would launch operations in Colombia this year. The company has signed a wholesale agreement with Movistar.

VMLA plans to launch its first operation in Chile before the end of March and will continue to expand its operations throughout the region. Colombia will now follow in the second half of 2012. VMLA has also received regulatory approvals from the regulatory authorities in Mexico and Peru, and continues to make progress on its expansion throughout Latin America, the company said.

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