About Telecom Operators sector in Panama
The Telecom Operators sector in Panama comprises 28 companies, including 1 funded company. Out of these, 2 are Series A+ funded.
Telecom Operators sector in Panama has seen 2 acquisitions. This represents almost 7.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes telecom operators providing voice and internet services to the residential and business customers.
Telecom Operators sector is also known as Wireless Communication Operators, Wireless Subscribers or Telecommunication Operators.
Companies included in Telecom Operators
All the companies that provide communication services (voice or data) like wireless (cellular, wi-fi, MVNOs), fixed-line (fiber, cable), business telephony (VoIP, PBX), and satellite communication.Companies excluded in Telecom Operators
Telecom companies that don't provide services directly to the end customers (residential or business) like telecom infrastructure (towers, equipment, network), OSS/BSS players, system integrators etc. Also doesn't include companies providing mobile handsets, phone systems, modems etc. Also excludes installation & deployment services provider.Top Telecom Operators Companies in Panama
There are more than 28 companies in Telecom Operators in Panama. Cable Onda is the top Telecom Operators company in Panama, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Telecom Operators companies in Panama:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fixed line and wireless telecom services provider | Panama City (Panama) | 1982 | Acquired | - | |
Provider of mobile internet, roaming, and tv services | - | Unfunded | - | ||
App-based platform for secure messaging | 2019 | Deadpooled | - | ||
Provider of cellular & broadband services for residential and business | Panama City (Panama) | 1997 | Unfunded | - | |
Provider of calling services | Panama (Panama) | 2009 | Unfunded | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Telecom Operators sector in Panama
6 Telecom Operators startups in Panama were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
Stage-wise distribution of Telecom Operators sector companies in Panama
Out of the total 28 Telecom Operators companies in Panama, 1 have secured funding. Among them, 2 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 28
Funded - 1
Series A+ - 2
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 28 |
Funded | 1 |
Series A+ | 2 |
Series B+ | 2 |
Series C+ | 2 |
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Top Investors in Telecom Operators in Panama
Asal Capital is the top investor in Telecom Operators companies in Panama based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Telecom Operators companies in Panama:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | - | |
Panama (Panama) | - | |
Panama City (Panama) | - | |
Panama City (Panama) | - |
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M&A activity in Telecom Operators sector in Panama
In the year 2021, till September 2021, 1 acquisition happened in Telecom Operators sector in Panama.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Telecom Operators sector in Panama:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 16, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 08, 2018 |
Acquisition trends in Telecom Operators sector in Panama
Here are the acquisition trends in Telecom Operators sector in Panama:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
Top News in Telecom Operators in Panama
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Cable & Wireless Panama migrates Claro to +Movil networkTelecompaper•Oct 13, 2022•Cable & Wireless Panama, Claro
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Digicel prepares to leave PanamaMobileWorldLive•Apr 07, 2022•Digicel Group, Cable & Wireless Panama, Claro, Claro
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Liberty Latin America expands Panama business with Claro Panamá acquisitionDigital TV Europe•Sep 16, 2021•Liberty Latin America, Claro
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