Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Telecom Argentina S.A. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TEO
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding TEO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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TEO: Is Telecom Argentina S.A. Halal?
Telecom Argentina S.A.
$12.47
Market Cap: 5.8B
Screened on a market cap of 8.8T
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About Telecom Argentina S.A.
Telecom Argentina S.A., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of telecommunications services both within Argentina and across international borders. Its offerings span traditional fixed-line telephony, encompassing local, national, and international calling, alongside public phone access. Customers also benefit from a suite of supplementary features such as call waiting, forwarding, conference calls, caller identification, voicemail, detailed billing, and maintenance. The company further provides essential interconnection services, facilitating traffic exchange and resource sharing, dedicated internet access, and the transmission of standard and high-definition video signals. This includes audio and video streaming solutions, private network connections, backhaul links for mobile operators, and data center hosting/co-location services. Their infrastructure also supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 transport networks, specialized video links, and various other value-added services. In the mobile sector, Telecom Argentina enables voice communications, high-speed mobile internet access, content and application downloads, and online streaming. They also retail mobile devices, including handsets, MiFi and Wingles modems, and smartwatches, under their "Personal" brand. Moreover, their internet connectivity portfolio features virtual private network services and conventional Internet protocol links, alongside robust data services and a diverse range of programming and other offerings for cable television. Established in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1979, the company previously operated as Cablevisión S.A. before officially adopting the name Telecom Argentina S.A. in January 2018.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 68.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.