Message from our CEO Mauricio Ramos

“I'm happy to be a small part of our great Tigo company that has led to the adoption of digital lifestyles in all of our markets.”

Milestones throughout our history

2020

Millicom, a leading provider of cable and mobile services operating as TIGO in Latin America, celebrates 30 years bringing connectivity where it is most needed. Because building networks creates possibilities, and innovation bets on growth.

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic hits all TIGO markets and HQ. TIGO works with governments to provide zero-rating Internet and lifeline products, while TIGO Money becomes a key enabler of government subsidies.

2019

Millicom acquired subsidiaries of Telefónica in Central America — in Panama and Nicaragua — further establishing its leadership across the region and aligning with a fixed-mobile convergence strategy. Millicom further diversified itself and balanced its geographic footprint.

2019

The company invested in 12 datacenters throughout Latin America. Eight of these datacenters are certified according to international standards (seven by the Uptime Institute and one by ICREA International).

2019

Millicom common shares start trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. under ticker symbol TIGO. The new listing complements the company's existing Swedish Depository Receipt (SDR) listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, where the ticker also changes to TIGO_SDB

2018

Millicom acquired Cable Onda and kicks off its presence in Panama.

2017

Millicom launched TIGO ONEtv, the first Next Generation TV (NGTV) service for LATAM customers, integrating traditional linear television content with over-the-top platforms, as well as video on-demand.

2017

TIGO is ranked (for the first time) among the top 25 multinational companies to work for in Latin America, across all industries, obtaining the 20th place in the 2017 Great Place to Work (GPTW) survey. TIGO will continue to be ranked in the top 25 for the next three years.

2014

TIGO, UNE and EPM came together to create a strong alliance, introducing an exciting telecommunications and media business to provide new choices for the people of Colombia. Including a wide range of services, such as mobile and fixed Internet and telephone, television and digital products, the services benefitted millions of households.

2014

Millicom partnered with UNICEF to protect children's rights. The partnership is later renewed to cover child online protection, becoming even stronger in 2020 as virtual education gains prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2014

The TIGO Sports television channel launched in Paraguay and Bolivia.

2013

The first 4G high-speed Internet services launched in Colombia, followed by Bolivia in 2014, and the remaining markets soon after.

2013

TIGO Music launched in Latin America, reaching six countries across Latin America by 2015 and becoming the largest music streaming platform in Colombia. TIGO Music was also introduced to African markets in 2014.

2012

TIGO incorporates the new brands: TIGO Money, TIGO Star and TIGO Business. The brands would elevate Tigo as a whole and evolve to what we have today.

2008

TIGO launched 3G technology, opening a never-imagined world of apps and opportunities.

2008

Millicom acquired AMNET for fixed Internet and TV services (formal cable business entrance)

2004

The TIGO brand is conceptualized, committed to a firm vision: to make affordable, useful and fun services available to everybody.

2000

Millicom started investing in three continents: Asia, Africa and Latin America.

1991

Historic Moment: The President of Bolivia made the first cell phone call on September 23, 1991, on a Motorola DynaTAC.

1990

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (MICSA) (Millicom) was established on December 14, 1990, combining the cellular telephone properties owned by Industriförvaltnings AB Kinnevik and Millicom Incorporated.

Some highlights over the years

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic hits all TIGO markets and HQ. TIGO works with governments to provide zero-rating Internet and lifeline products, while TIGO Money becomes a key enabler of government subsidies.