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Your Indispensable Partner in 5G network densification

Founded in Puerto Rico, QMC is an independent shared wireless infrastructure provider in Latin America, with more than 4.200 assets and operations in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile.

We develop, own, operate, and lease towers, rooftops, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Street Level Solutions (SLS) for the main mobile network operators in the region.

As an essential partner in network densification, QMC provides nationwide coverage in every market where it operates, with a predominant focus on greenfield development.

 
Chile

Brazil

Peru

Colombia

Puerto Rico

Mexico

OUR MISSION

To be the Indispensable Partner of our clients in 5G network densification.

The QMC Way

Entrepreneurial

We are resourceful, resilient, and operate with a constant sense of urgency.

 

No ego

We work as a team, without personal egos.

 

Act with integrity

Our actions are guided by the highest ethical standards.

 

Client obsessed

We are fanatically focused on delivering impeccable service to our customers.

 

Smartly frugal

We always look for smart ways to reduce costs and be more efficient, while staying true to our values and growth goals.

 

Build to last

We seek sustainable and long-term success in everything we do.

 

Results driven

Our strategic goals and objectives are clear, and our focus on execution is relentless.

 

OUR HISTORY

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QMC Telecom International expanded its presence in Latin America. In Brazil, it carried out a new debenture issuance of R$1.6 billion, reached the milestone of 100 Special Projects, and delivered key coverage solutions such as indoor networks at the Barigui (Curitiba) and Morumbi (São Paulo) shopping malls, as well as SLS in Riviera de São Lourenço and Bertioga. In Chile, the company delivered its first four DAS projects, including the one at Mall Parque Arauco Kennedy.

QMC Telecom International reaches the milestone of 4,200 assets in Latin America, standing out in major projects such as network coverage and densification in the city of Búzios, as well as customized solutions for the Sanctuary of Aparecida in Brazil and the La Mandarina complex in Mexico.

QMC Telecom Brazil obtains a new credit line of R$1.25 billion, with a banking syndicate led by BNP Paribas and with the participation of Bradesco BBI, Itaú BBA and MUFG. QMC Telecom International reaches the milestone of 3,800 assets in Latin America.

QMC Telecom International implements its first 5G projects in Brazil and reaches the milestone of 200 installed DAS, including the largest C-DAS in Latin America, with 1,200 antennas.

QMC Telecom Brazil landed another R$500M credit line with Banco Itaú BBA and started a $45M partnership with IDB to support investments in other Latin American countries. Start of operations in Chile.

During this year, we faced the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with great determination, keeping health as a priority without compromising our results. We reached the milestone of more than 2,500 installed assets, bringing indoor coverage to several hospitals. We expanded our operation in Latin America, reaching Peru.

QMC Telecom International leads one of the first indoor 5G tests in Brazil. First SLS (Street Level Solutions) projects implemented in Colombia and Brazil. QMC Brazil expands its credit line to R$400 million with support from ING and Itaú.

QMC Telecom International has a record number of indoor DAS installed in a period of one year, reaching 30 projects in Brazil. First indoor DAS project is implemented in Colombia. In Mexico, QMC acquires UNW's DAS portfolio, becoming one of the largest neutral host DAS operators in the country.

QMC Telecom Brasil obtains a R$150 million credit line from Banco ING in Brazil, with the aim of solidifying the company's financial position and adding investment capacity.

QMC Telecom International receives its third round of investments of US$75M, enabling the start of DAS operations in Mexico.

QMC Telecom International deploys a record 449 greenfield towers within a year. First indoor DAS (Distributed Antenna System) infrastructure implemented in Brazil.

QMC Telecom International receives its second round of investments of US$100M, led by Accel Partners & Quadrant Capital Advisors, the investment arm of Grupo Santo Domingo, which enabled the company's new expansion to Colombia.

QMC Telecom International signs the first MLAs (Master Lease Agreements) with the largest Brazilian operators, solidifying its presence in the country. The first special tower was built in Brazil, in a difficult location and using a camouflaged structure.

QMC Telecom International is founded in Brazil and Mexico and receives its first round of investment of US$72M, led by Housatonic Partners.

Our Executive Leadership Team

Rafael A. Somoza

CEO and Co-founder
Rafael Somoza is CEO and Co-Founder of QMC Telecom. Previously he was CEO and Co-Founder of VIU Media, Puerto Rico's largest private outdoor advertising company, until the company's sale in 2006 to Lamar Advertising. He previously worked at Chase Manhattan Bank and CS First Boston. Rafael graduated magna cum laude in Economics and Political Science from Yale College and has an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Jose R. Stella

Board member and Co-Founder
Jose Stella is a Board Member and Co-Founder of QMC Telecom. Previously he was President and Co-Founder of VIU Media, Puerto Rico's largest private outdoor advertising company, until the sale of the company in 2006 to Lamar Advertising. He previously worked at Chase Manhattan Bank, Banco Popular and UBS in Zurich. Jose graduated cum laude from Babson College with a focus on Finance, Investments and Economics and has an MBA from the University of Michigan.
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André Machado

Chief Operating Officer
André Machado is currently the COO of QMC Telecom. Prior to this role, André was Country President at QMC Brasil for over seven years and LATAM Regional Head for three years. Previously, he was Vice President and a member of the Management Team at Huawei and Ericsson Brasil. He has over twenty-five years of experience in the Telecom sector in Brazil and Latin America, holding senior management positions at major multinational companies in the industry. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from Mackenzie University and has completed additional business management courses at the London Business School, the Indian School of Business, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Rogerio Marchini Santos

Chief Financial Officer
Rogerio Marchini Santos is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in treasury, capital markets, finance, and risk management, having worked in both large, established companies and more entrepreneurial environments. Throughout his career, he held several treasury and finance positions at Embraer between 2000 and 2013, served as Treasury and Financial Risk Director at Rumo from 2015 to 2017, and was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Origo Energia from 2017 to 2024. He holds a BBA in Finance from Universidade Paulista (1999) and an MBA in Finance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (2005).
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Aurelio J. Emanuelli

General Counsel
Aurelio Emanuelli is the General Counsel of QMC Telecom International Holdings, LLC. Prior to QMC, Bobby was a partner for more than twenty years in several top law firms in Puerto Rico, focusing on financial transactions, regulatory and securities affairs, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other general corporate issues. Bobby holds a Bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, in History from Yale College and Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.
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José Javier Martinez

Chief Information Officer
José Javier Martinez is Chief Information Officer at QMC Telecom. Previously, José Javier served as CIO & CTO for Globenet, a submarine cable company. He has over 18 years of experience in IT and process-related positions in the Americas and Europe. José Javier holds a BA in Computer Engineering from the Universidad de León, Spain, and an Executive MBA from IE Business School.
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Augusto Pessoa

Chief Technology Officer
Augusto is the Chief Technology Officer at QMC Telecom and brings more than 35 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. His career includes leadership roles at Ericsson, LCC Intl., Philips, COMCAST, and INPE, with deep expertise in IP technologies, transport networks, and all major mobile access network architectures over the last 25 years. He has managed the design and deployment of numerous networks, totaling more than 10,000 cellsites and 650 indoor coverage projects, and led the world’s first commercial network virtualization project (vEPC). Augusto holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba.
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Murilo Almeida

Country President - Brazil
Murilo Almeida is currently QMC Brazi’s Country President after having occupied the position of Sales & Business Development Director. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications market, having led projects of high strategic relevance in 3 of the 4 largest operators in Brazil - including work on areas such as commercial planning, license valuation, strategic planning, M&A, CAPEX and Turnaround optimization. Prior to QMC, Murilo worked as Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with a focus on Telecommunications, as Strategic Planning manager at Telefonica, and as a business analyst at Value Partners. He holds an engineering degree from UNICAMP and an MBA from Wharton School of Business.
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Victor Lozada

Hispam Region Head
Victor Lozada serves as Hispam Region Head at QMC Telecom and has more than 10 years of experience in the telecommunications sector. Prior to his current role, he was Country Manager for QMC Mexico. He also held positions at Centennial Towers and American Tower, supporting project development in Mexico, Brazil, and other Latin American markets. Lozada holds a degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structures from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and an MBA from Universidad de las Américas.
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John B. Georges

Senior Advisor
John Georges is a Senior Advisor at QMC Previously, John co-founded and acted as CEO and then Chairman of NextG Networks until its sale to Crown Castle for $1B in 2012. John also co-founded and was President and CTO of LGC Wireless, a telecom equipment manufacturer successfully sold to ADC Telecom. John has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of California at Berkeley.
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