Digicel Group confirms regulatory filing for proposed sale of El Salvador operations
Digicel Group confirms regulatory filing for proposed sale of El Salvador operations
Kingston, Jamaica - Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Digicel Group confirms that General International Telecom El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. (GITES), part of General International Telecom (GIT), has submitted an application for authorisation of an economic concentration before El Salvador’s Competition Authority (Autoridad de Competencia), in connection with the proposed acquisition of Digicel’s operations in the country (Digicel El Salvador).
The submission marks the formal commencement of the regulatory approval process in accordance with the provisions of the share purchase agreement entered into between GITES and the relevant Digicel Group entities. The application initiates the administrative review process, during which the Competition Authority will assess the proposed transaction in accordance with applicable law.
Digicel respects the Competition Authority’s statutory powers and review process and remains committed to providing the information and cooperation required to facilitate its assessment of the proposed transaction.
Completion of the proposed transaction remains subject to obtaining the applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Until such approvals have been granted and the transaction has been completed, Digicel El Salvador will continue to operate independently, with its focus firmly on serving its customers and maintaining reliable connectivity.
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Digicel is a leading digital connectivity and communications provider, delivering modern wireless and fibre networks across 25 markets in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Serving nine million customers through mobile, home, and business solutions, we play a critical role in enabling economic participation and digital inclusion in the region. Our commitment to strong governance, inclusive access, and long-term value creation is embedded in how we operate every day.