Claro seeks to strengthen its presence in Brazil after agreeing to buy 73% of Desktop, a fiber optic company

Portafolio Journalist 03.24.2026 09:01 Updated: 03.24.2026 09:01

Claro seeks to strengthen its presence in Brazil after agreeing to buy 73% of Desktop, a fiber optic company

TL;DR

  • Claro, owned by América Móvil, will acquire 73% of Brazilian fiber optic company Desktop S.A.
  • The deal is valued at approximately 4 billion reais (US$752.9 million).
  • The acquisition strengthens Claro's position in the Brazilian broadband market.
  • The transaction requires approval from Brazilian antitrust regulators (CADE) and telecommunications agency (Anatel).
  • Following the acquisition, Claro must launch a public takeover bid for the remaining Desktop shares.