On June 4, 2025, Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) responded to reports suggesting it plans to acquire SMART, Centaur Communications, and CTI/NEXGEN in a major consolidation of telephone, cable, and internet service providers. In a press release, BTL confirmed that while discussions about industry. By Aaron Humes: While Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) says there has been talk, a lot of it, but no action on a potential buyout of Speednet Communications and local cable companies, eyes are on how the family of Prime Minister John Briceño, shareholders in both Speednet and Centaur Communications. In recent months, significant public attention has focused on the proposed acquisition by BTL of several cable and broadband operators, including Speednet Communication limited (Speednet), Centaur Communications Limited (Centaur), and CTI/NexGen. Much of the debate has centered on concerns about. Belize Fiber Optic Cable market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 2234, Which has decreased substantially as compared to the HHI of 9375 in 2017. The market is moving towards moderately competitive. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. —parent company of SMART and closely aligned with some of the highest-ranking figures in the Briceño Administration—has filed a lawsuit against the Government of Belize over its controversial ConnectEd internet. under 25, still watch cable. The potential for cheaper and better services could be a big win for users of telecommunication products.