Entel expands market share and data traffic in Chile

Entel reported significant growth in the Chilean telecommunications market during the first half of 2026. The company reached 5,354,864 postpaid mobile customers, representing approximately 34% of the total market. Notably, Entel captured 58.4% of all new B2C customers added to the industry during this period.

Mobile data traffic also saw a substantial increase, with peak traffic growing 17% compared to the first half of 2025. In June, data volume reached 10,043,890 GB. Instagram was the most used application, accounting for 15.4% of traffic, followed by TikTok at 12.8%, web browsing at 12.5%, Facebook at 11.7%, and YouTube at 10.7%. The company also maintains a strong 5G presence, controlling 39.7% of national 5G traffic.

Regional data shows increased usage across all 16 Chilean regions, with the highest growth rates in Antofagasta (30.6%) and Tarapacá (30.1%). Additionally, Entel's fixed internet segment grew by 15.1% year-on-year, reaching over 4.6 million homes.