Claro
Coverage of Claro in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil’s Regulator Slows the Claro-Desktop Fiber Deal
Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE requested additional information from Claro and Desktop regarding their planned merger, granting 15 days to address concerns about overlapping telecom services. The merger, agreed in March, involves Claro acquiring approximately 73% of Desktop.
- Carlos Slim’s Claro Buys Into Brazil’s Fiber Boom
Claro, the Brazil arm of América Móvil, is acquiring 73% of Brazilian fiber provider Desktop for approximately four billion reais (770 million dollars), a 44% premium to the prior share price. The deal positions Claro to expand into Brazil's growing fiber market.
- No Bidders Show for Oi’s Last Big Asset as Telecom Wind-Down Stalls
A court auction for Oi Soluções, the last major asset of Brazil’s telecom company Oi, received no bidders despite a floor price of R$1.417 billion. Rivals Vivo and Claro did not participate, stalling Oi’s telecom wind-down process.
- Internet, Mobile and Coworking in Panama
Panama City offers fast fiber and cable broadband with good mobile coverage from operators +Móvil, Tigo, and Claro. Prepaid SIM cards are easily purchased with a passport, and the city has a growing coworking hub.
- ZTE and Claro launch next-generation 4K Ultra HD IP STB in Brazil
ZTE Corporation and Claro launched a new 4K Ultra HD IP STB in Brazil, offering stunning visuals, intelligent voice control, and rich content. The new-generation set-top box brings together Ultra HD visuals, intelligent voice control, fast connectivity, and massive content. This launch marks a new step forward for home entertainment in Brazil.