News Summary:
Claro Colombia, a subsidiary of America Movil, expanded its 5G network on April 30, 2026, to include Caucasia in Antioquia, Sibaté in Cundinamarca, and Acacías and San Martín in the Meta department, making the service available in 63 cities and municipalities across the territory. Previously, on April 29, Claro, along with fellow Argentinian mobile operators Telecom Personal and Movistar, expressed reservations over the country's upcoming 5G tender, arguing that the base cost and spectrum award to Arsatun go against international best practices and risk the national rollout of 5G services. On April 28, Claro Colombia activated free internet services in ten educational institutions in Manizales, the capital of the Caldas department, under its "Connected Schools" initiative to help close the digital divide. Earlier, on April 23, Claro announced the acquisition of Brazilian internet provider Desktop, a deal valued at approximately 2.4 billion reais (around $809 million) after subtracting net debt, which awaits approvals from Brazil’s antitrust agency CADE and telecom regulator Anatel by year-end. Following this, Claro’s Brazil CEO Rodrigo Marques stated that the company remains open to further acquisitions in the country.
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