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- Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. (Entel) provides integrated telecommunications services in Chile and Peru, encompassing mobile telephony including voice, data, value-added services, broadband, and mobile internet; fixed network operations for voice, high-density data, internet, IT/digital solutions, and related services; fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity; data center solutions such as server hosting, housing, cloud computing, and infrastructure outsourcing; and call center services. Entel serves individuals through mobile, fixed, and internet offerings; businesses and corporations via connectivity, communication solutions, and governmental telecommunications; wholesalers including telecommunications companies, distributors, and department stores; and operates segments including mobile telephony in Peru via subsidiaries. The company maintains leadership in 5G with a 40.7% market share in Chile, holds a 45.5% share in FTTH connections, and leads mobile internet quality, while expanding FTTH coverage to over 3 million homes in 2024 via a neutral network model.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Entel employs approximately 12,132 people and functions as a subsidiary of Almendral S.A., with key subsidiaries including Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones SA and Entel Peru S.A. Operations span Chile across 15 regions and Peru, where it ranks as the second-largest mobile provider targeting over 30% market share, supported by 20.8 million mobile subscribers consolidated as of 2024.
Recent developments include a 50% surge in FTTH subscribers in 2024, doubling fiber network coverage from 1.2 million to over 3 million homes; heightened 2024 investments totaling $618 million focused on mobile, residential, business, and Peru operations; and the commercial launch of direct-to-cell satellite service with Starlink in Chile, marking Latin America's first such offering in November 2025. Entel prioritizes 5G infrastructure and B2B/IT solutions in Peru per its Q2 2025 strategic capex plan, alongside recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Chile, top reputational rankings, and talent retention awards.