Brasil TecPar, Telecom Argentina join forces in the face of floods in Rio Grande do Sul

By Brasil TecPar and Telecom Argentina

This is a machine translation of the original press release issued in Portuguese.

São Paulo - Buenos Aires, May 2024

Faced with the devastating situation caused by floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the companies Brasil TecPar and Telecom Argentina joined forces to ensure communications services in communities and provide assistance to affected communities.

In an unprecedented international cooperation agreement, both companies are working together to provide emergency Internet access across a wide area of southern Brazil. The initiative consists of initially interconnecting the cities of Santo Tomé and São Borja in Rio Grande do Sul, allowing affected communities across the border region to have access to vital services during this climate crisis.

Co-CEO of Brasil TecPar, Magnum Foletto, expressed: "We are facing an unprecedented tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul. We have established agreements with our fellow companies here in Brazil to restore the affected connections. We are now deeply grateful for the effort and quick response from our brothers at Telecom Argentina".

In turn, the CTO of Telecom Argentina, Miguel Fernandez, declared: "This collaboration between our companies during this critical juncture makes it possible to strengthen Internet services in Brazil and Argentina and shows us the path so that telecommunications services continue to be the engine of growth for our people."

With this partnership, Brasil TecPar and Telecom Argentina demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and international solidarity. The collaboration not only strengthens telecommunications infrastructure at a critical time, but also sets a precedent for future joint action in emergency situations. Both companies will continue to monitor the situation closely and work to ensure affected communities receive the support they need to overcome this crisis.

About Brasil TecPar:

Brasil TecPar is among the 10 largest fixed broadband competitors in the Brazilian market, operates in 7 states, has a strong history of growth through acquisitions and aims to be among the 5 largest in the country in technology and connectivity by 2027.

About Telecom Argentina:

Telecom Argentina is the largest fixed broadband and pay television operator, in addition to being among the largest mobile network operations in Argentina, headquartered in Buenos Aires, it has services throughout the Argentine territory, and also operates in Paraguay with broadband from its subsidiary Núcleo.