Operating revenues in Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama) during the first three months of 2014 increased by 12.1% compared to the first three months of 2013. Adjusted operating revenue by 7.6%. This increase was mainly driven by the increase in wireless data, broadband and pay-TV services, offset by decreases in VOIP services.

The average minutes of use per user (MOUs) for the first three months of 2014 decreased by 4.6% compared to the first three months of 2013.

Average revenue per user (ARPU) for the first three months of 2014 increased by 0.3% compared to the first three months of 2013.

In Central America mobile users grew from 15,700,000 as of March 31, 2013 to 17.637.000 as of March 31, 2014.

The other RGU (revenue generating units: fixed lines, broadband access, cable services and direct to home pay television services ) increased from 4.008 million as of March 31, 2013 to 4.366.000 as of March 31 2014.

The operating loss in the region of Central America during the first three months of 2014 decreased by 50.0% compared to the first three months of 2013. The operating margin for the first three months of 2014 was 2.6% compared to 5.8% in the first three months of 2013.

The adjusted operating margin was 2.4% in the first three months of 2014 and 5.5% in the first three months of 2013. This decrease in adjusted operating margin reflects higher operating and customer acquisition costs.

Source: CentralAmericaData.COM

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