Panama: Cable Onda Changes OwnershipTuesday, October 9, 2018 With a $1.460 million investment, Millicom International Celular completed the acquisition of 80% of the capital of Cable Onda, one of the country's telephone, Internet and cable TV operators. Cable Onda announced in a press release that following an extensive conversation process, Cable Onda S.A. and Millicom International Cellular S.A. have established a strategic alliance in which Millicom assumes an important ownership of Cable Onda as well as the business management. The agreement includes Telecarrier and Fronteras Securtity. Panama: Cable Onda acquires AdvancedMonday, November 1, 2010 Cable Onda acquired 100% of Advanced operations following an agreement between the shareholders of both institutions. Following this transaction, Cable Onda increases its market share in business telephone, internet and cable TV in both residential and corporate and SME. Cable Onda Seeks Partnerships with Mobile OperatorsFriday, August 27, 2010 The Panamanian company is negotiating with cellular telephony operators to offer joint 'deals and services'. Cable Onda's general manager, Nicolás González Revilla, has indicated that the company is currently holding discussions with Digicel, Claro and Telefónica and predict that by the end of the year they will be able to offer joint products. Panama: $20 Million in Digital TVMonday, November 9, 2009 Company Cable Onda announced they will invest in a country-wide digital television platform. Its marketing chief, Manuel García, explained that most of the resources will be used in buying equipment and infrastructure for signal reproduction. Panama: 2 Companies to Serve Digital NetworkThursday, October 14, 2010 The Government will contract directly with companies Cable & Wireless and Cable Onda to deliver the services. Three companies, Cable & Wireless, Telefónica and Cable Onda had participated in the bidding process which was canceled on September 6. Teleradiology Tender Declared VoidMonday, May 13, 2013 The tender for teleradiology services in Panama has been declared void by the Social Security Department, who rejected the proposals submitted by Cable Onda and C & W-Promed. "In the tender for greatest amount, which has a reference price of $88 million, and a five-year contract, proposals were submitted by C & W-Promed for $105,595,132 and Cable Onda for $105,599,999", reported Prensa.com. Panama: Race for $100 million ContractWednesday, April 24, 2013 Cable Onda and Cable & Wireless are the bidders in the tender to install and manage for five years teleradiology services for users of the Social Security Department. Both companies submitted bids in the tender, but also some complaints have been brought to light regarding the recruitment process by the Social Security Department (CSS). The consortium Cable & Wireless (C & W), has complained of an alleged disadvantage with their qualification in the process, after a technical committee disqualified them for not delivering technical certification for one of the pieces of equipment. Panamanian Cable Company Invests $20 MillionMonday, May 24, 2010 Company Cable Onda launched a project to turn its signal to digital in the entire country. Manuel García Villareal, marketing manager, commented that the project will require a year and a half to be ready. It will start in Panama City, expanding from there to the rest of the country. Panama: Telecarrier Merges with Cable OndaTuesday, November 17, 2009 Medcom Holdings, owner of Cable Onda, agreed with Telecarrier International to merge their telecommunications operations in Panama. 51% of the resulting company will be owned by Medcom Holdings INC, and 49% by Telecarrier International LTD. Panama: Integrated Digital Network Tender CancelledTuesday, September 7, 2010 The government's innovation authority (AIG in Spanish) has rejected all bids submitted to provide the services. Three companies had presented offers to supply a multi-service network providing integrated voice, internet and data services to state institutions. Telefónica Móviles made an offer of $60 million, Cable Onda $29 million and Cable & Wireless Panama $36 million. Ins and Outs of a Million Dollar Contract BidFriday, September 10, 2010 Participating companies awaiting the results of an invitation to tender by Panama's innovation authority (AIG in Spanish) saw it reject all offers received. Three companies (Telefónica Panamá with a $60 million offer, Cable Onda with $29 million and Cable & Wireless Panama with $36 million) were competing for the contract to provide the state's telecommunications services. Panama: Offers Submitted for Communication NetworkFriday, August 20, 2010 Three companies have presented bids to provide an integrated multi-service network supplying voice, internet and data communication services to state institutions. The bidders were Teléfonica Móviles with $60 million, Cable Onda with $29 million and Cable and Wireless with $36 million. Panama: $2.2 Billion in Broadband and Paid TVTuesday, June 8, 2010 A report by Signals Telecom Consulting indicates that in 2015, Panamanian telecoms will sell $2.2 billion in broadband and paid TV services. According to the study, the broadband competition currently revolves around providing higher access speeds. Panama: Companies Bid for Second Phase of Number PortabilityWednesday, April 21, 2010 5 companies submitted their bids for the second stage of the Number Portability project. In this phase, the National Public Service Authority will hire the technical support provider and the project’s physical space. Renewed Interest in Tender for teleradiologyFriday, May 24, 2013 Following the cancellation of the first tender, where there were only two interested parties, in Panama there are now are ten companies in the contest that will award a contract worth close to $88 million. Meditron Panama, Sanjur and Associates, Cable & Wireless (C & W), Horacio Icaza and Co., Promed, Cable Onda, Maxia, Biomedical Support and Systems, Medical Electronics and RESERMA are companies that appear in the minutes of the clarfication meeting of the second call for tender to be held on 21 May. |
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