Suriname

Geographic Region (ITU/UN)

ISO 3166 Code

SR

M49 Code

740

MCC

746

ITU Member

Yes

ITU-R Region

Overview

Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south.

Suriname is a member of the ITU and as such follows radio frequency harmonisation principles according to ITU-R Region-2. The regulatory body governing communications policy is the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communication, and the Telecommunications Authority Suriname (TAS) is charged with regulating the country's radio frequency spectrum activities such as planning, allocations, and licencing.