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WOM Negocios reaffirms its commitment to connectivity for SMEs and entrepreneurs

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Views: 3 With the aim of being a strategic ally in the digital transformation of SMEs, the company took part in the traditional Chillán Longaniza Festival and in Mercado Libre Experience, bringing connectivity, technological solutions and digital tools closer to entrepreneurs. September 2025. – Reducing gaps, bringing technology closer, and boosting business development are the […]

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WOMcast launched, a podcast driving the future among public, private, and civil society actors

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Views: 1 Hosted by journalist Catalina Droguett, and in partnership with Chile Sustentable from Radio Agricultura and WOM, it aims to be a space where voices for change can share their vision and proposals to promote a more humane and sustainable world. Santiago, August 2025. – In a world where the speed of information often […]

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WOM announces 100% deployment of its National Fiber Optic Network Project

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Views: 0● WOM’s FON project is the country’s main digital highway, benefiting 161 municipalities across 10 regions from Arica and Parinacota to Biobío, impacting more than 2.5 million people. ● This initiative involved an investment of over CLP 86 billion and delivers higher-quality “wholesale internet” to areas currently lacking connectivity. Santiago, June 26, 2025 – […]

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WOM Chile signs agreement with Mundo granting access to its mobile infrastructure

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Views: 4 The agreement allows Mundo customers to make use of WOM’s entire network of proprietary antennas, expanding access to connectivity and fostering competition in the market to the benefit of customers.This p artnership brings together two key services: on one hand, the significant reach and quality of WOM’s mobile network infrastructure, and on the […]

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Best Internship Experiences 2025: WOM ranks among the best companies for internships

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Views: 0 The company climbed 25 places compared to the previous assessment, standing out among students for offering a genuine learning, development, and wellbeing experience. Factors such as leadership, work environment, benefits, and growth opportunities were evaluated. Santiago, June 2025 – Increasingly, young people seeking professional internships choose to develop their talent in organisations that […]

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WOM Chile Announces the Appointment of Andrés Ok as the Company’s COO

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Views: 8 The arrival of the executive, with nearly 20 years of experience in the sector, reinforces the company’s commitment to continued innovation, sustainable growth, and maintaining its position as a key player in the telecommunications industry in Chile. Santiago, 26 May 2025. WOM Chile has officially announced the appointment of Andrés Ok to the […]

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WOM Reports Progress on Its Commitment to Bridging the Digital Divide, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion, and Improving Energy Efficiency

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Views: 10 In the social sphere, the recertification of the Chilean Standard 3262 stands out, confirming the company’s commitment to equal opportunities. In addition, the company continues to contribute to reducing the digital divide through its Connected Schools and WOM-Duoc UC Scholarship programs. In environmental matters, during the year, WOM implemented an Energy Management System […]

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The total duration of mobile calls on Mother’s Day is equivalent to nearly 48 years of uninterrupted conversation

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Views: 6● This is reflected in a report by WOM Chile, which also recorded that the most popular app for users to communicate with their mothers during this celebration is WhatsApp. ● The analysis further reveals that mobile data traffic sees a significant increase on this day of celebration. Santiago, May 2025 – Mother’s Day […]

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WOM Chile at América Digital 2025: The Impact of Connectivity on Business

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Views: 2 In the tenth edition of the event that brings together leaders in technology and innovation, the Director of New Business at WOM Chile, Rodrigo Baudrand, discussed the opportunities offered by the 5G network. Santiago, April 2025.- Chile became the technological meeting point of Latin America by hosting the 10th Latin American Congress on […]

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WOM certifies its Energy Management System under the ISO 50001 standard, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability.

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Views: 0 This milestone, which was worked on for over a year, will optimize the company’s operations and contribute to reducing its environmental impact by improving the performance of more than 6,000 sites and six data centers. Santiago, April 2025 – Achieving environmentally responsible operations is crucial to ensure a sustainable and balanced future. Aligned […]

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WOM Chile unveils its new board of directors following a successful exit from Chapter 11.

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Views: 2 Mauricio Ramos assumes the position of Chairman of the Board, and Chris Bannister as CEO of WOM Chile. WOM Chile introduces its new board of directors following its successful emergence from Chapter 11 under a new ownership structure. Mauricio Ramos assumes the role of Chairman of the Board of the company, with Chris […]

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Rodrigo Baudrand, Director of New Business: “The Entrepreneurship Revolution”

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Views: 0In today’s fast-paced world, innovation and entrepreneurship have become fundamental pillars of economic and social growth. Telecommunications play a crucial role in this equation, not only as a tool for connectivity but also as a catalyst that empowers entrepreneurs and transforms ideas into tangible realities. In this context, one path emerges clearly: to foster […]

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WOM Chile Completes its Financial Restructuring and Emerges from Chapter 11

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Views: 106 The company exits Chapter 11 with a well-capitalized balance sheet a US$650 million reduction of its financial debt. Santiago, Chile – March 21th, 2025 – WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile” and, together with its debtor affiliates, the “Company”) is pleased to officially announce its successful exit from the Chapter 11 process under entirely new […]

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In 2024, the total duration of mobile calls exceeded 240 uninterrupted centuries.

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Views: 1● This is confirmed by WOM in its first report, “WOM Dataholic,” an analysis aimed at sharing information and insights about customer consumption habits and data traffic. ● “WOM Dataholic” also revealed that March 2024 was the month with the highest number of uninterrupted mobile calls, equivalent to more than 20 centuries of conversation. […]

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Court Confirms Financial Reorganization Plan and National Economic Prosecutor’s Office Approves Controller Change Transaction

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Views: 2Santiago, March 6, 2025 – WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile” and, together with its debtor affiliates, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that today the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed its Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). This marks the most significant milestone in the Chapter 11 process, confirming creditor confidence in […]

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New developments in the Chapter 11 exit process: WOM Chile presents its new board of directors to the Delaware Court

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Views: 0WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile”, and together with its debtor affiliates, the “Company”) announced further developments today in its chapter 11 restructuring process. The Company, which is pursuing a chapter 11 plan (the “Plan”) sponsored by the Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Noteholders (the “AHG”), filed a supplement to the Plan with the Bankruptcy Court […]

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Bumble and Grindr, among the apps that increased their usage ahead of Valentine’s Day

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Views: 0According to the latest data traffic report from WOM, the dating app Bumble saw a 26% increase in mobile data usage by users, while Tinder remains the most popular choice. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Region and the Valparaíso Region have become the areas in the country where residents dedicate the most mobile data to these […]

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Delaware Court Approves WOM’s “Disclosure Statement,” Marking a New Milestone in Its Restructuring Process

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Views: 2The approval of the Disclosure Statement by the Court is a crucial and mandatory step before creditors can vote on WOM’s proposed reorganization plan. Santiago, January 23, 2025, – WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile” and its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that today, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware […]

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Chilean Consumption Analysis: Four Brands Compete for the Best-Selling Phone of 2024, with 5G Dominating

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Views: 1Global 5G Connections Exceeded 2 Billion in 2024, Marking a 48% Year-over-Year Growth, According to 5G Americas and Omnia Data. Based on WOM’s 2024 Ranking, Brands like Motorola, Xiaomi, Apple, and Honor Stand Out as the Favorites of the Year. Santiago, December 2024.– As the year comes to a close, the mobile phone industry […]

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WOM Chile is Authorized to Enter into Support Agreements with Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders

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Views: 1Santiago, December, 2024. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) authorized WOM Chile to enter into the Plan Sponsor Agreement and the Backstop Commitment Agreement (the “Support Agreements”) with the Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders represented by Dechert LLP (the “Dechert Ad Hoc Group”) and overruled the sole […]

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WOM Chile Announces Agreement on Financial Restructuring With Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders

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Views: 4Santiago, December 7, 2024, WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile” and, together with its debtor affiliates, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that today it has entered into a Plan Sponsor Agreement (the “PSA”) and Backstop Commitment Agreement (the “BCA”) with the Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders, the members of which collectively hold approximately 60% of […]

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WOM launches “Purple Time,” an initiative that reaffirms its commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities and neurodivergence

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Views: 0Santiago, December 3, 2024.- On the occasion of International Day of Disability, WOM reaffirms its commitment to inclusion and announces the launch of Purple Time, a pilot program aimed at providing specific spaces and hours in its stores and corporate building to offer the best experience for all customers and employees. Purple Time initially […]

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Get your end-of-year gifts early while keeping an eye on your budget? They offer up to 60% off on plans, devices, and accessories

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Views: 0WOM offers flexible payment options with 24 interest-free installments and free delivery on devices, valid until December 2. Additionally, there will be 50 activations at WOM stores across Chile, with surprises and gifts. Santiago, November 27.- As the last days of November approach and the year starts to wind down, Chileans typically take advantage […]

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WOM Chile reports progress on the Financial Restructuring Process in the U.S. following the deadline for receiving binding offers

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Views: 0On November 15, the Special Committee received an improved binding proposal from the same bidder. WOM Chile continues to advance in negotiating the binding proposal to formalize it in its final version, which it expects to achieve in the coming days. Santiago, November 19, 2024. The Special Committee of independent directors of WOM S.A. […]

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WOM opens its Rookies program and seeks the best young talent for summer internships

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Views: 0The company offers around 60 vacancies for students of different university and technical careers, as well as polytechnic schools. November 18, 2024 – The telecommunications company WOM is looking for new talents who are interested in doing their internship in the telecommunications company. To this end, through its Rookies program, it has started the […]

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WOM reforests the Renca hill to offset its carbon footprint

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Views: 0This reforestation seeks to offset 120 tons of greenhouse gases, which compensates the total emissions of waste generated during the year 2023 in the company’s stores, corporate buildings and warehouses. Santiago, November 06, 2024. In its commitment to a more sustainable future, WOM took a new step in offsetting its carbon footprint. Through a […]

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WOM Chile Announces Update on Financial Restructuring Proceedings in the U.S.

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Views: 2Santiago, November 1, 2024, Today, the special committee of independent directors of WOM S.A. (“WOM Chile” and, together with its debtor affiliates, the “Company”) announced that it received a binding stalking horse proposal for a restructuring transaction, which it is in the process of negotiating into final form.  The transaction terms being negotiated contemplate […]

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Top 10 best-selling smartphones: People prefer 5G models and look for more than 200GB of storage

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Views: 0According to the balance carried out by WOM between July and September on smartphone preferences in Chile, brands such as Motorola, Xiaomi and Honor are consolidated as the most demanded, during the third quarter of 2024. Chile continues to be a dynamic market in the purchase of mobile technology. With this, competition among brands […]

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WOM is awarded for its SEO strategy

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Views: 0October began in the best way for the Canales Digitales team, being recognized, in the framework of the “SEO Day 2024” with the award for “the best optimized site” in the telecommunications industry. This event, organized by the agency Punto Rojo, is one of the most important in Latin America and recognizes the work […]

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On World Tourism Day: Did you know that 5 of the top 10 roaming destinations are in South America?

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Views: 0Neighboring countries stand out as the places where the international roaming service is most used. Peru (1st), Argentina (2nd) and Bolivia (3rd) complete the podium where travelers are most connected, according to WOM data. Likewise, the company reveals that only so far in 2024, the use of data service outside Chile has experienced an […]

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“The transformation of startups and small businesses starts with connectivity.”

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Views: 0In conversation with Rodrigo Baudrand, Director of New Business at WOM, the executive reveals how the company is working on a value offer that goes beyond connectivity, delivering customized solutions and accompanying the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies in the country. How does connectivity impact businesses? Every day, thousands of entrepreneurs throughout […]

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WOM reaffirms its commitment to reduce the digital gap, diversity and inclusion, and energy efficiency in its third Sustainability Report

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Views: 0In the social area, the recertification of the Chilean Standard 3262, which confirms the company’s commitment to equal opportunities, the development of policies for a work environment of zero discrimination and gender equality, and for the second consecutive year the recognition as “The best place to work for the LGBTIQ+ community”, awarded by Pride […]

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WOM overtakes Claro and regains its leadership in portability

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Views: 0According to Subtel data, during July 2024 the mobile telephony companies with the highest number of net portaciones in the month were: WOM (10,508); Claro (8,056); VTR (7,616). It is worth noting that in Subtel’s report, the figures for Claro and VTR are reported independently. This confirms WOM’s leadership during the seventh month of […]

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For the fifth time in six years, customers recognize WOM in the Procalidad 2024 awards

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Views: 0The company has earned customers’ preference for its quality of service. Out of the last six editions of the award, the company has won it five times. Santiago, September 4th 2024 – In the midst of WOM’s ninth anniversary in Chile, the company adds an important recognition: First place in the Mobile Telephony sector […]

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Seven rural schools in Contulmo receive free connectivity

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Views: 1 This initiative is part of WOM Chile’s “Connected Schools” program, which for the second consecutive year has committed to continue bringing free internet access to students in the most isolated areas of the country. Contulmo, July 24, 2024 – As part of its commitment to democratize access to connectivity and transform people’s lives, WOM […]

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Faced with high consumer demand, five phone brands compete to be the best-selling in the market

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Views: 1According to the balance carried out between January and June on the smartphones most preferred by people in Chile, the three most demanded devices are: Motorola Moto G54, Redmi 12 5G and Honor X8a. Santiago, July 24th, 2024. It is no news that customers in Chile are large consumers of mobile technology, since currently, […]

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9 years connecting Chile: “We are all more WOM than we think”

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Views: 1Santiago, June 20, 2024. In less than a decade, the company that today celebrates 9 years since its arrival in Chile, not only transformed the market, WOM became a culture with a unique and incomparable identity. And it is thanks to the courage of the first WOMers who dared to listen to the real […]

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