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US-led consortium acquires Movistar Mexico to drive next-gen telecom transformation
US-led consortium has agreed to acquire Movistar Mexico
A aiming to build a next-generation telecom operator powered by OXIO’ s Telecom-as-a-Service platform.
Mexico’ s nearly 2,000-mile border with the United States supports cross-border connectivity and strengthens its role in North American digital infrastructure.
The deal enables Movistar Mexico to accelerate its shift toward a digitally driven cloud-native model while continuing operations under the Movistar brand with its existing leadership team.
Customers should experience uninterrupted service alongside gradual improvements in quality and innovation.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Led by OXIO Inc. and Newfoundland Capital Management, the investor group will support modernization through scalable infrastructure and AI-enabled analytics. OXIO’ s platform delivers flexible architecture designed to improve efficiency enhance customer experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Movistar Mexico brings a strong market position more than 20 million subscribers and established wholesale partnerships. Continued growth in postpaid users highlights stable long-term revenue potential.
A rapidly expanding digitally native population is driving demand for mobile-first services across fintech commerce entertainment and enterprise applications.
The consortium views these dynamics as key to advancing telecom innovation and long-term value creation across Mexico’ s evolving wireless ecosystem. By leveraging asset-light strategies and strategic partnerships the company aims to increase agility reduce costs and expand service offerings.
Future upgrades are expected to enhance network performance reliability and digital capabilities supporting consumers and businesses.
The acquisition marks a significant step in reshaping Mexico’ s telecom landscape while reinforcing investor confidence in the region’ s growth potential and innovation trajectory ahead.
ESY expands to Peru to boost cybersecurity distribution and Latin America growth
ESY, the Brazilian value added distributor and benchmark in cybersecurity and technology solutions, has announced the launch of its operations in Peru, marking another milestone in its Latin American expansion strategy.
According to Rosely Hanoch, VP of MKT & Sales, ESY, the company continues to build an integrated structure prepared for consistent performance across Latin America while supporting global vendors and enabling specialized channel growth.
The new operation will be led by Fausto Pinto as Country Manager Peru, responsible for building local presence, expanding the partner ecosystem and strengthening strategic alliances.
The company enters the Peruvian market with a robust portfolio, including LevelBlue, Safetica and ScaleFusion, bringing globally recognized solutions for data protection, cybersecurity, governance and device management. This move reinforces ESY’ s commitment to delivering innovative, high value technologies to regional partners.
The expansion enables closer integration between Brazil and Peru, driving commercial synergy, faster decision making and a stronger regional value proposition.
Pinto highlighted Peru’ s growing demand for cybersecurity and digital transformation. He emphasized plans to develop a strong partner network through training, technical support and demand generation initiatives that promote sustainable growth.
ESY’ s entry into Peru reflects a clear value-added strategy focused on specialization, collaboration and long-term market development. The company also aims to accelerate go to market execution by aligning regional teams, leveraging shared expertise and enhancing customer engagement across industries such as finance, retail and public sector.
This coordinated approach is expected to improve service delivery and create scalable opportunities for partners globally. www. intelligentcio. com
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