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Liberty Latin America Ltd.

Liberty Latin America Ltd. is a regional communications operator serving Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica, the Caribbean and other parts of Latin America. It sells broadband, video, mobile and fixed-line telephony to consumers and businesses, and also runs enterprise connectivity, data center, hosting, managed services and subsea/terrestrial fiber networks.

Revenue4,442m USD
Operating profit (EBIT)108m USD
+324.0 %y/y
EBIT margin2.4%
Net income-611m USD
+7.0 %y/y
Free cash flow806m USD
+6.6 %y/y

Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year

Development 2020–2025

-1,00001,0002,0003,0004,0005,000m USD2020: 3,765 m USD2020: EBIT 93 m USD20202021: 4,811 m USD2021: EBIT 64 m USD20212022: 4,809 m USD2022: EBIT 87 m USD20222023: 4,511 m USD2023: EBIT 518 m USD20232024: EBIT -48 m USD20242025: 4,442 m USD2025: EBIT 108 m USD20254,442108
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)

Business

Share of revenue
Residential connectivity55 %

Broadband internet, mobile, fixed-line telephony and bundled consumer communications services.

Video and entertainment15 %

Pay TV, video packages and content-enabled entertainment offerings sold to households.

Business services20 %

Enterprise connectivity, managed services, hosting, data center and IT solutions for organizations.

Wholesale and network capacity10 %

Subsea, terrestrial fiber and capacity services sold to carriers and other customers.

Products

Reported · share of revenue
31.7%28.3%27.0%10.3%FY2025100 %
  • Business to Business Services31.7 %
  • Mobile Subscription28.3 %
  • Cable Subscription27.0 %
  • Mobile Non Subscription10.3 %
  • Cable Non Subscription2.0 %
  • Other Services0.6 %

Source: 10-K FY2025, revenue the company reports per product line (SEC XBRL). Shares are of the lines shown and add up to 100 %.

Customers

The company serves residential households that buy broadband, mobile, video and telephony, often in bundled subscriptions that improve retention and pricing power. It also sells to SMEs, larger enterprises and government customers that need connectivity, managed services, hosting and network capacity. In Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica and the Caribbean, customer choice is shaped by local incumbents, fiber builders, satellite TV and mobile operators.

Residential households

Buy broadband, video, mobile and fixed-line bundles for connectivity and entertainment.

SMEs

Buy business connectivity, voice and managed services to support operations.

Large enterprises and government

Buy enterprise-grade connectivity, hosting and IT solutions for mission-critical use.

Wholesale carriers

Buy subsea and terrestrial fiber capacity and interconnection services.

Pay TV and sports viewers

Buy video packages, including Spanish-language and sports content, to replace satellite TV.

Strategy

The company is focused on speed leadership, bundling and fixed-mobile convergence to defend share against fiber, mobile and satellite competitors. It is also expanding enterprise and wholesale services, using its fiber network and network assets to sell higher-value connectivity and capacity. Content partnerships and streaming-enabled video products are used to keep video relevant as consumer viewing shifts away from traditional pay TV.

Speed leadership in broadbandShort term

Higher speeds and better tiers help defend share against FTTH, DSL and mobile substitutes.

Bundling and fixed-mobile convergenceMedium term

Bundles raise switching costs and support multi-product monetization across the footprint.

Expand enterprise and wholesale servicesMedium term

These lines diversify the consumer base and monetize the regional fiber network.

Refresh video propositionShort term

Content partnerships and streaming access help preserve video relevance in a declining linear TV market.

Geography

Liberty Latin America’s footprint is concentrated in Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica and the Caribbean, with additional operations across other Latin American markets. The business depends on local network infrastructure and market-specific competition, so performance varies by country and by the pace of fiber, mobile and cable upgrades. Its subsea and terrestrial fiber network also gives it a regional wholesale role beyond its retail footprint.

Risks

The business faces intense competition from fiber, mobile, satellite and OTT providers, which can pressure pricing, churn and network investment needs. It also operates across multiple jurisdictions with regulatory, anti-corruption, trade-control and cybersecurity exposure, while impairment risk remains significant because the asset base is heavy in spectrum, network and goodwill. Weather events and other climate-related disruptions can damage infrastructure and create additional repair and impairment charges.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Intense competition across broadband, mobile, video and telephony1Regulatory and foreign-market exposure2Climate and hurricane damage3Asset impairment risk4Cybersecurity and service disruption5
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Intense competition across broadband, mobile, video and telephonyImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    Customers can switch to fiber, mobile data, satellite TV or OTT alternatives, forcing price and speed competition.

    ExposurePuerto RicoPanamaCosta RicaCaribbean markets
  2. Regulatory and foreign-market exposureImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    The company operates in multiple jurisdictions with telecom regulation, price oversight and local licensing requirements.

    Exposure: Latin America and Caribbean operating footprint

  3. Climate and hurricane damageImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    Caribbean and coastal infrastructure is vulnerable to storms that can damage homes, businesses and network assets.

    Exposure: Jamaica and other Caribbean operations

  4. Asset impairment riskImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    Spectrum licenses, goodwill and network assets can be written down if cash flows or market conditions weaken.

    Exposure: Especially Puerto Rico and other capital-intensive markets

  5. Cybersecurity and service disruptionImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    A network operator with enterprise and consumer services is exposed to outages, data loss and remediation costs.

    ExposureCore networkCustomer systemsManaged services
  6. Trade controls and supply chain restrictionsImpact: High

    Telecom equipment sourcing can be constrained by U.S., Costa Rican and other government restrictions.

    Exposure: Network equipment procurement and upgrades

Accounting

Judgemental items
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment

The company records large network and spectrum-related assets that must be tested for recoverability.

Impact: Can create material non-cash charges and change reported equity

Spectrum license impairment

A $494 million impairment was recorded at Liberty Puerto Rico, showing sensitivity to market assumptions.

Impact: Directly reduces operating income and asset carrying value

Fair value in acquisition accounting

Acquired businesses and assets require valuation estimates that affect future depreciation and amortization.

Impact: Can change future earnings through amortization and impairment

Revenue recognition on leases, equipment and capacity contracts

Sales-type leases, equipment sales and prepaid capacity arrangements can shift revenue timing.

Impact: Affects quarterly comparability and segment revenue trends

Derivatives and debt-related items

Interest rates, hedges and financing structures influence non-operating expenses and cash flow.

Impact: Can materially affect net loss and liquidity presentation

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Last updated: 24/09/2026