BTL Confirms Talks on Industry Consolidation

There’s been growing buzz about a possible shake-up in Belize’s telecom industry and tonight, Belize Telemedia Limited is setting the record straight. In a statement released today, BTL addressed speculation about a potential consolidation in the broadband, cable, and mobile telecom sectors. The company says these conversations aren’t new, in fact, discussions with other operators have been ongoing since 2018. BTL emphasized that any future consolidation would be aimed at strengthening the national telecom network, ultimately benefiting Belizeans through better service, broader coverage, and cost savings. The company says that in any economy, big or small, cutting down on duplication and making better use of existing resources leads to greater efficiency. And that, they say, is good news for customers and stakeholders alike. We’ll continue to monitor this story as it develops and bring you updates on what it could mean for your connectivity and your wallet.