Newcomer boosts wireless subs

The number of mobile subscribers in Colombia leapt 36% in 2003 to total 6.02 million at the end of 2003. América Móvil subsidiary Comcel continues to dominate the market with a 60.9% share, having recorded 603,778 net additions to take its total user base to 3.67 million. Second-placed BellSouth Colombia saw its base expand 20% to 1.92 million whilst newcomer Colombia Móvil finished the year with 429,634, despite having only launched in December.