Telecom plans fivefold AI capacity expansion as Claro invests $30 million in Argentina

Telecom announced plans on Aug. 31, 2026, to quintuple its computing capacity with artificial intelligence across 16 data centres in Argentina, while Claro invested $30 million to enhance technological infrastructure in the country.

The announcements involve two of Argentina’s telecommunications companies and centre on expanding the country’s technological capacity. Telecom’s plan concerns computing capacity supported by AI and is to be carried out across 16 data centres in Argentina. The announcement does not specify the current level of that capacity, the planned total, the timetable for the expansion or the value of Telecom’s investment.

Claro’s investment amounts to $30 million and is intended to enhance technological infrastructure in Argentina. The available information does not identify the specific projects, facilities or technologies covered by the investment, nor does it provide a schedule for the work.

Together, the developments described in the research concern computing capacity and technological infrastructure within Argentina. They do not establish that the companies are working jointly, nor do the available facts provide details about employment, service changes, customer impact or the use of the expanded capacity.

The announcements were recorded on Aug. 31, 2026. No further financial details were provided for Telecom’s plan, and no additional breakdown was provided for Claro’s $30 million investment. The available information also does not state whether either initiative has begun, when it is expected to be completed or which specific locations will be involved beyond Telecom’s reference to 16 data centres in Argentina.