News Summary:
Chilean telecommunications regulator Subtel ordered WOM to pay CLP 12.9 billion (approximately USD 13.9 million) on August 4 for "serious persistent and widespread" breaches in the rollout of the National Fibre Optic (FON) network backbone project across several macro-zones, including Arica, Parinacota North, North-Central, Central, and South-Central. Previously, on July 7, customers gained the ability to top up WOM Colombia prepaid mobile services using various cryptocurrencies like USDT, USDC, SOL, and BTC through Cryptorefills. Earlier, on May 26, WOM reported its total revenues for the first quarter of 2026 rose by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by a higher customer base, particularly from postpay additions, and improved ARPU, solidifying its position as Chile's second-largest mobile operator over a year after exiting bankruptcy. On March 4, WOM Chile confirmed its compliance with the 5G regulatory rollout requirements following an agreement on prior non-compliance. This followed the company's completion of the first phase of its 5G rollout on January 19, delivering all 366 mandatory locations defined by the Chilean government as priorities for mobile connectivity and part of its 5G spectrum allocation obligations.
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