Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología (Infocom)

What Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología (Infocom) does

Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología (Infocom) is a private, non-profit industry association founded in 2003 that serves as the principal representative body for Costa Rica's telecommunications and technology sector. Headquartered in Escazú, San José, with a lean staff of 8 employees, it represents over 40 affiliated companies spanning public and private operators (ICE/Kolbi, Claro, Liberty, Tigo, Telecable, SBA) and technology vendors (Huawei, Fortinet, Ericsson, GBM, Deloitte, Ufinet). Infocom's core functional offerings include the IXP Infocom (Punto de Intercambio Local), a local Internet Exchange Point enabling ISPs and content providers to interconnect domestically; regulatory advocacy with voting representation in MICITT's infrastructure commission; distribution lists and regulatory bulletins; training agreements; event coordination; and participation in permanent commissions on 5G, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Infocom's business model is a subscription/membership-fee structure paid by affiliated companies, supplemented by event-driven sponsorships and co-organized forums with partner chambers (AmCham, Camtic, UCCAEP, CEAP). It does not publish revenue figures and operates without parent ownership, venture capital, or government funding; its IXP service is provided free to affiliates. Beyond its domestic remit, Infocom has expanded into hemispheric forums such as CITEL/OEA and the U.S. CLDP 5G/6G Forum for Latin America, positioning itself as a regional convener on spectrum policy, satellite connectivity, and infrastructure deployment. The organization has been materially involved in Costa Rica's 5G rollout, celebrating the first 5G spectrum auction in January 2025 and the ratification of concession contracts in July 2025.

Name

Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología (Infocom)

Legal name

Asociación Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología

Website

https://infocom.cr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cámara de Infocomunicación y Tecnología (Infocom) is Costa Rica's sole telecommunications industry chamber, founded in 2003, representing 40+ affiliated operators and tech vendors through IXP services, regulatory advocacy with voting rights in MICITT commissions, and recurring industry forums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Industry Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), All Other Telecommunications (5178)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEANAJ

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYBPAEANAC

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYBPAEAAAK

Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Consulting & Systems Integration

Keywords

• Industry chamber services
• Telecom regulatory advocacy
• Internet exchange point
• Industry association membership
• Telecommunications policy coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Escazú, San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from membership fees paid by telecommunications and technology companies affiliated with the chamber.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Infocom is a Costa Rican telecommunications and technology industry chamber (Asociación Cámara) founded in 2003 that provides member services to affiliated telecom operators and technology companies. Its core offerings include operating an Internet Exchange Point (IXP Infocom) for local traffic exchange, regulatory advocacy before SUTEL and MICITT, distribution lists for industry news, training agreements, event coordination, and participation in permanent industry commissions focused on telecommunications policy and infrastructure deployment.

Product overview

Infocom is an industry chamber/association (not a software product company) that serves as the primary representative body for Costa Rica's telecommunications and technology sector since 2003. Its offerings consist of member services including: an Internet Exchange Point (IXP Infocom) that enables local traffic exchange between ISPs; distribution lists for industry news and regulatory updates; regulatory submission coordination; training agreements with partner institutions; tool development for fee calculations; event coordination; and participation in permanent commissions. The organization also maintains thematic knowledge repositories on 5G, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure, and sustainability. Infocom organizes the annual Foro de Telecomunicaciones in partnership with AmCham Costa Rica as a platform for industry dialogue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Punto de Intercambio Local (IXP Infocom) An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) that allows Internet service providers and content companies to interconnect locally in Costa Rica, enabling faster local access, reduced latency, and improved network performance without requiring traffic to route outside the country. Affiliated companies can join for free.
• Listas de Difusión (Distribution Lists)
• Envío de Normativa (Regulatory Submission Service)
• Suscripción de Convenios (Training Agreements)
• Generación de Herramientas (Regulatory Tools)
• Coordinación de Eventos (Event Coordination)
• Participación en las Comisiones de la Cámara (Chamber Commissions)

Quantifiable outcome

• 186,000+ km of fiber optic infrastructure supported through industry coordination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCCAEP (Unión Costarricense de Cámaras y Asociaciones del Sector Empresarial Privado)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Infocom President Mario Montero serves on UCCAEP Board of Directors. UCCAEP coordinates national competitiveness, investment, and formal employment initiatives with government authorities including Mesa de Competitividad y Empleo Formal.
• Fundación PaniamorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Collaboration on Grooming Latam 2026 event focused on prevention of violence against children and adolescents in digital environments. Event to be held at Universidad de Costa Rica research campus.
• GSOA (Global Satellite Operators Association)minorOthers · 19 March 2026Participated in CITEL forum alongside GSOA on satellite connectivity panel addressing connectivity expansion and gap reduction in the region.
• CLDP del Departamento de Comercio de EE.UU. (Commercial Law Development Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Co-organization of 5G/6G Forum in Latin America: Policy, Security and Growth with US Commerce Department CLDP, Digital Cyber Policy Office, US Embassy in Costa Rica, and MICITT.
• CITEL/OEA (Comisión Interamericana de Telecomunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Infocom participated in Diálogos de Alto Nivel Americas Digitales 2030 in framework of IX Assembly of CITEL/OEA. Costa Rica assumed CITEL presidency for 4 years. Infocom board member José Gutiérrez moderated satellite connectivity panel.
• AmCham (Cámara Costarricense-Norteamericana de Comercio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Joint co-organization of annual VI Foro de Telecomunicaciones: Impulso hacia una Costa Rica digital y competitiva, bringing together public and private sector leaders. Partnership has produced multiple forums including V Foro focused on AI, cybersecurity, and IoT. AmCham is the largest multisectoral chamber in Costa Rica with 350+ member companies.
• CEAP (Consejo Empresarial para la Alianza del Pacífico) Capítulo Costa RicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2024Infocom is a member of CEAP Costa Rica chapter which represents private sector interests in Pacific Alliance integration. CEAP CR comprises 12 chambers including AmCham, Camtic, and others. Infocom participates in promoting trade, investment, and digital integration opportunities.
• Camtic (Cámara de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Joint organization of Conecta CR: Innovación y oportunidades con 5G y tecnologías emergentes - a series of jornadas aimed at educating and preparing Costa Rican businesses for 5G deployment. Includes one in-person session and three virtual sessions covering commercial, technical, and government aspects.
• Fundación Mejoremos Costa RicaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024Alliance launched at Encounter of Associates event to work on social impact initiatives related to digital inclusion and connectivity.
• CANARTEL (Cámara Nacional de Radio y Televisión)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023Joint membership in Inter-institutional Commission for Telecom Infrastructure. Both chambers represent complementary sectors (telecom operators and broadcasters) with shared interests in infrastructure deployment and regulatory matters.
• SUTEL (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023Formal participation in Commission for Coordination of Telecom Infrastructure with SUTEL as voting member. Collaboration on regulatory matters, spectrum policy, and telecom infrastructure development.
• MICITT (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación, Tecnología y Telecomunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2023Formal participation in Commission for Coordination of Telecom Infrastructure Installation/Amplification chaired by MICITT. Collaboration on antenna health campaign and 5G deployment initiatives. Commission includes MICITT, Ministry of Health, MEIC, IFAM, SUTEL, and CANARTEL.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CANARTEL (Cámara Nacional de Radio y Televisión): Costa Rican national chamber for radio and television operators. A complementary domestic industry chamber sharing inter-institutional commission membership with Infocom and advocating on overlapping telecom/broadcast infrastructure matters.
• AHCIET (Asociación Hispanoamericana de Centros de Investigación y Empresas de Telecomunicaciones): Ibero-American telecom industry association representing operators and technology companies across Spanish-speaking countries. Directly comparable to Infocom as a telecom industry chamber providing advocacy, training, and networking to member companies.
• CABASE (Cámara Argentina de Internet): Argentine internet industry chamber that notably operates NAP (network access point) exchange infrastructure. Highly comparable to Infocom as a Latin American industry chamber combining advocacy with operation of national internet exchange infrastructure.
• Camtic (Cámara de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación): Costa Rican ICT chamber — Infocom's domestic peer in adjacent technology sector advocacy. Jointly organizes 5G and emerging technology jornadas and shares overlapping policy goals on digital transformation.
• ASIET (Asociación de Empresas de Telecomunicaciones de la región andina): Andean-region telecom industry association representing operators and service providers. Comparable to Infocom in its chamber model for telecom advocacy, regulatory input, and industry coordination across Latin America.
• Cámara Chilena de Telecomunicaciones: Chilean telecommunications industry chamber representing operators and providers. Direct Latin American peer to Infocom in the chamber model for telecom advocacy and industry coordination.

Broad incumbents

• CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association): US wireless industry association providing advocacy on spectrum, infrastructure, and policy. Comparable to Infocom as a national telecom chamber model, but serving the much larger US market with broader operator membership.
• ETNO (European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association): European telecom operator association providing policy advocacy, regulatory input, and industry research. Comparable to Infocom's chamber role for incumbent operators in Europe but at continental scale.
• USTelecom (United States Telecom Association): US broadband and telecom industry association. Comparable to Infocom's chamber role in advocating for operator interests on infrastructure, regulation, and policy, but at substantially larger national scale.
• GSMA (GSM Association): Global mobile operator industry association representing hundreds of carriers worldwide. Comparable as a telecom industry body providing advocacy, events, and policy input, but operating at global scale rather than national chamber level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CamaradeInfocomunicacionyTecnologia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infocomcr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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