Mexican telco América Móvil, through its subsidiary Comcel (Claro Colombia), is considering acquiring strategic telecom assets from Grupo Salinas's Azteca Comunicaciones Colombia and Total Play Comunicaciones Colombia. The potential acquisition includes the National Fiber Optic Project Network (PNFO) spanning approximately 20,000 km and the ACC Network of about 12,000 km, both operated by Azteca Comunicaciones. This move aims to expand América Móvil's footprint in Latin America and stabilize critical fiber optic infrastructure in Colombia, which currently experiences service quality issues.
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Counterparts (4)
Seller
Total Play Comunicaciones Colombia
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Bogotá-based telecommunications operator, a subsidiary of Mexico's Grupo Salinas, focused on deploying and operating fiber optic networks for internet, TV, and telephony services across Colombia. Launched operations in 2020, actively expanding its network footprint.
Azteca Comunicaciones Colombia
company
Bogotá, Colombia-based telecommunications infrastructure company, a subsidiary of Mexico's Grupo Salinas, specializing in the deployment and operation of fiber optic networks. It successfully completed the 19,000 km National Fiber Optic Project in Colombia, connecting over 1,000 municipalities.
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Grupo Salinas
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Grupo Salinas is a Mexican conglomerate with diverse interests in retail, financial services, media, and telecommunications. It operates through subsidiaries like Elektra, Banco Azteca, and Totalplay, employing over 100,000 people. Its infrastructure involvement is primarily through Totalplay's extensive fiber optic network in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Deal Analysis
América Móvil, through Claro Colombia, is making a strategic play for critical fiber optic infrastructure in Colombia, targeting assets from Grupo Salinas's Azteca Comunicaciones and Total Play. The proposed acquisition includes the National Fiber Optic Project Network and the ACC Network, which together span roughly 32,000 km. This isn't just about expansion; it's a direct response to Colombia's existing service quality issues, aiming to stabilize and upgrade the nation's connectivity. For the Mexican telco, it's a clear move to solidify its Latin American footprint and gain control over essential backbone infrastructure.
- América Móvil targets 32,000 km of fiber optic networks.
- Acquisition aims to stabilize Colombia's telecom service quality.
- Grupo Salinas entities Azteca Comunicaciones and Total Play are sellers.
- Deal announced March 13, 2026, value undisclosed.
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