Tuesday 30 June, 2026
In 2025, mobile technologies and services in Latin America generated $600 billion in economic value (8.6% of the region’s GDP), supported nearly 3 million jobs and contributed $50 billion in public revenues. As digital adoption grows across the region, mobile’s economic contribution is expected to grow to $700 billion by 2030.
The widespread rollout of 4G networks has expanded mobile internet access to millions of people in Latin America, narrowing connectivity gaps. Meanwhile, early 5G deployments are beginning to open up new opportunities including advanced consumer and enterprise offerings. Investments in cloud infrastructure, data centres and new digital technologies are reinforcing the foundations for innovation and creating the conditions for broader, economy-wide digital transformation.
Alongside network expansion, the mobile industry is entering a new phase with AI, which has become part of day-to-day operations. Meanwhile, as networks become more digital, software-defined and cloud-native, cybersecurity and digital trust have moved to the core of operator strategies.
Latin America has improved connectivity, but closing the usage gap is essential for further socioeconomic development. More investment-friendly regulatory policies are required, together with a fairer balance between operators and large digital platforms.
