Telecoms operator Claro Ecuador has announced a $600 million investment plan for the next three years, with the aim of strengthening its infrastructure, expanding coverage, and advancing the adoption of next-generation technologies in the country.

The announcement was made by Daniel Hajj, CEO of América Móvil, following a meeting with president Daniel Noboa.

The investment comes amid the renewal of spectrum concessions, which extend the company’s operations in Ecuador through 2038 and provide regulatory predictability for the sector.

The funds will be allocated primarily to network modernization, the expansion of mobile coverage, and the progressive rollout of 5G, a technology poised to enable new use cases in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and digital services. Additionally, plans are in place to improve the capacity and resilience of existing infrastructure, in line with the sustained growth of data traffic.

This move reinforces the company’s commitment to consolidating its position in the Ecuadorian market, at a time when demand for high-quality connectivity continues to rise. The investment also aligns with the need to prepare the country for an increasingly digitized economy, where connectivity is emerging as a key enabler for innovation and competitiveness.

From a sectoral perspective, the announcement reflects a broader trend in Latin America: increased spending on telecommunications infrastructure in response to pressure to improve the user experience and support new data-driven services.

This piece was automatically translated from DCD's Spanish site and edited by a member of DCD's editorial staff.