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- Telecom Argentina S.A. (Ticker: TCMFF) operates as a leading telecommunications and entertainment provider in Argentina, offering fixed-line telephony, mobile services under the Personal brand, high-speed fixed and mobile internet access through Arnet and Flow platforms, cable television services via Flow, data transmission solutions, IT and cloud services including cybersecurity and IoT for enterprises, and digital content platforms encompassing on-demand video, music, gaming, and pay TV bundles; it also provides wholesale fixed services in the United States and cybersecurity products in Chile. Founded in 1990 through the privatization of state-owned ENTel and headquartered at Alicia Moreau de Justo 50 in Buenos Aires, the company serves over 30 million clients across fixed and mobile segments with more than 21,000 employees, extending operations into Paraguay via a 67.5% stake in mobile provider Núcleo S.A. (Personal brand), Uruguay through cable television services and Antel resale partnerships, and select international wholesale offerings. Controlled by holding company Sofora Telecomunicaciones with significant influence from Telecom Italia, Telecom Argentina focuses on northern Argentina's fixed infrastructure while competing nationwide in converged quadruple-play services targeting households, small businesses, and large enterprises. In early 2025, the company completed its transformative US$1.245 billion acquisition of Telefónica's Argentine operations following regulatory approvals from ENACOM and CNDC, integrating Telefónica's fixed-line and fiber-to-the-home assets to expand southern provincial reach, enhance 5G deployment, drive AI-powered enterprise solutions, and achieve cost efficiencies through network consolidation; this follows nearly US$7 billion in investments since 2017 and supports accelerated digital infrastructure expansion amid industry M&A trends.