The short version
- El Nuevo Día and El Vocero report Liberty Puerto Rico added 6,000 postpaid mobile customers in the third quarter of 2026
- Liberty Latin America reported $289 million in revenue, down 3% year-over-year, and adjusted OIBDA of $103 million, up 8%
- Growth attributed to July launch of Liberty SIMple plan at $30 per line with unlimited data and regional roaming
- Broadband base stabilized with video subscriber growth; Opensignal named Liberty leader in reliability, quality and video experience
Fourth straight quarter of mobile growth
Liberty Puerto Rico registered a net increase of 6,000 postpaid mobile customers during the third quarter of 2026, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in that segment. The company’s residential broadband customer base showed signs of stabilization, while video subscribers grew. El Nuevo Día reported this on Nov. 6.
Liberty Latin America, the parent company, released the figures on Thursday as part of its third-quarter 2026 financial results. Ignacio “Nacho” Román, general manager of Liberty Puerto Rico, said in a statement that “our numbers continue to improve consistently” and that customers are responding well to innovative products and network upgrades. Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero quoted the executive.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Nuestros números siguen mejorando consistentemente, tal y como hemos visto en trimestres anteriores. Los clientes están respondiendo muy bien a nuestros productos y servicios innovadores, además de las actualizaciones en nuestra red fija y en la móvil para brindarles mayor capacidad y resiliencia.
Our translation: Our numbers continue to improve consistently, as we have seen in previous quarters. Customers are responding very well to our innovative products and services, in addition to the updates in our fixed and mobile network to provide them with greater capacity and resilience.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Revenue, profitability and product launches
The provider posted $289 million in revenue for the quarter, a 3% decline compared with the same period a year earlier. Adjusted OIBDA reached $103 million, an 8% increase on a restated basis, with the adjusted OIBDA margin expanding to approximately 36%. El Vocero reported the improvement was driven by lower operating costs.
Liberty attributed mobile growth in part to the July launch of its Liberty SIMple plan, which allows customers to bring their own device for $30 per line with unlimited data and roaming in the United States, Mexico, Canada and 17 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company also said improved processes for new Apple device launches helped boost equipment sales. Both outlets covered these points.
Network upgrades and industry recognition
During the quarter Liberty continued investments in its fixed network, adding batteries and capacity to improve reliability and speed. In September, Opensignal recognized Liberty as the leader in broadband quality, reliability and speed in Puerto Rico, naming it the sole winner of awards for consistent reliability and quality as well as best video experience. Román stated that the recognition means customers can do more streaming.
The company also added Edye, a premium preschool content ecosystem from HITN, to its video offerings. Liberty said it will keep focusing on operational efficiency, network investment and customer service.
Where the sources differ
El Nuevo Día and El Vocero agree on the addition of 6,000 postpaid mobile customers, the fourth consecutive quarter of growth, $289 million revenue (down 3%), $103 million OIBDA (up 8%), the Liberty SIMple plan details, Apple device sales contribution, broadband stabilization, video growth including Edye, network investments in batteries and capacity, and Opensignal’s recognition of Liberty in reliability, quality and video experience. El Vocero additionally notes churn reduction from the SIMple plan, operational process improvements, an approximate 36% OIBDA margin, and Liberty’s stated priority on subscriber loyalty. Both outlets quote Román with nearly identical statements on improving numbers and customer response.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not disclose the total number of mobile or broadband customers, exact year-ago revenue or OIBDA figures, the financial performance of the video segment alone, specific investment amounts in the network, or any forward-looking subscriber or revenue guidance for the remainder of 2026. They also do not mention competitive market share data or customer satisfaction survey results beyond the Opensignal study.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Liberty reporta crecimiento en clientes móviles por cuarto trimestre al hilo
- Reporting Liberty reporta crecimiento en clientes móviles por cuarto trimestre al hilo
- Reporting Liberty Puerto Rico suma cuatro trimestres de crecimiento en clientes móviles
How we checked this
Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero based their coverage on Liberty Latin America’s third-quarter 2026 earnings release and statements from general manager Ignacio “Nacho” Román. All subscriber, revenue and recognition details rest on the company’s own reporting.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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