Millicom International Cellular SA is a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America operating under the Tigo brand.
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22 Facts About Millicom
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Millicom is headquartered in Luxembourg with a United States corporate office in Miami.
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Millicom operates in nine Latin American markets, including Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Paraguay.
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In 2000, Millicom started investing in three continents: Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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In 2008, Millicom acquired AMNET for fixed Internet and TV services, leading to the company's formal cable business entrance.
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Millicom completed the sale of its Asian business segment in 2011 with the sale of Laos.
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In 2014, Millicom launched the TIGO Sports Television channel in Paraguay and Bolivia.
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In 2012, Millicom partnered with UNICEF to protect children's rights, later renewing the partnership in 2020 to cover child online protection, and as virtual education gained prominence during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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In 2016, Millicom partnered with Microsoft to provide cloud services to its Tigo Business customers in eight markets in Latin America.
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In 2017, Millicom launched TIGO ONEtv, the first Next Generation TV service for LATAM customers, integrating traditional linear television content with over-the-top platforms, as well as video on-demand.
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In 2019, Millicom expanded its Latin American presence, acquiring subsidiaries of Telefonica in Central America .
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In October 2020, Millicom became the first mobile operator in Latin America to introduce Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition.
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Millicom provides mobile and cable and other fixed services in El Salvador through Telemovil, which is wholly owned by Millicom.
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Millicom provides mobile and cable and other fixed services in Paraguay through various subsidiaries which it fully owns.
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Millicom has operated in Paraguay since 1992 and is the largest mobile operator with 3.
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In 2019, Millicom purchased Telefonia Celular de Nicaragua, S A, the leading provider of Mobile services in the country, based on the number of subscribers.
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Since 2018, Tigo Nicaragua Millicom has provided cable services to a small but rapidly-growing customer base.
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Millicom provides mobile and cable and other fixed services in Bolivia through TELECEL which it fully owns and operates under the Tigo brand.
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Millicom has a growing portfolio online in retail and services.
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