Learn about telecommunications around the world. Powertec is compiling resources on companies, mobile networks, and regulatory information on countries not just within the Asia Pacific region but around the world.

The global telecommunications industry is predominantly regulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations. The ITU is tasked with facilitating international communication through the development of technical standards. The ITU tracks and benchmarks the progress of countries and promotes development in underserved communities worldwide.

It's important to note that Powertec compiles research on a range of sovereign and disputed territories regardless of their geopolitical status. We endeavour to remain an impartial observer and defer to international guidance where possible.

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Bahamas on the world map

The Bahamas' technology landscape is marked by both unique challenges, largely due to its geographical makeup. The country's 700 islands, scattered across 100,000 square miles of ocean, present distinct logistical hurdles for infrastructure set-up and maintenance. Given the dispersed population, network coverage can be sporadic and inconsistent. To address this issue, Bahamas Telecommunications ...

Regulatory Body
Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA
Bahrain on the world map

In Bahrain, the technology and telecommunications landscape is shaped by its unique geographic and demographic characteristics. Being relatively small with its population largely concentrated in urban areas, particularly Manama and Muharraq, has enabled focused and efficient infrastructure development. The government, through its 'Cloud First' policy, leverages innovative solutions like cloud ...

Regulatory Body
Directorate of Wireless Licensing, Frequency and Monitoring
Bangladesh on the world map

Bangladesh’s technology landscape, particularly in telecommunications, is shaped by a blend of geographical challenges and unique innovations. The country is marked by large population clusters centred around urban areas, with widespread rural zones presenting particular challenges for connectivity. Despite this, Bangladesh has made significant strides towards digital inclusivity with the ...

Regulatory Body
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission BTRC
barbados on the world map

Barbados' technology landscape is marked by its geographic limitations and population distribution. As a small island nation, laying extensive network cables poses a challenge. However, Barbados has circumvented this problem with the investment in wireless technologies, including 4G and 5G networks. Most of the population is concentrated along the coast, with the capital, Bridgetown, serving as a ...

Regulatory Body
Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs, Telecommunications, and Investment
belarus on the world map

Belarus boasts a robust technology landscape, with its telecommunications infrastructure showing significant advancement over the past decades. One unique challenge Belarus faces is its largely uniform topography and distribution of population, creating an equal demand for telecommunications across the country. To address this, Belarus has developed an extensive broadband network, covering both ...

Regulatory Body
Republican Unitary Enterprise of supervision for Telecommunications BelGIE
belgium map

Belgium, despite its small size and dense population, is a prominent player in the European technology and telecommunications sectors. Automation, particularly in the manufacturing and logistics sectors, is progressively embraced, supported by the country's extensive railway and port networks. The telecommunications landscape is shaped by factors such as a highly decentralised political structure ...

Regulatory Body
Institut belge des services postaux et des télécommunications IBPT
Belize map

Belize, a Central American nation, faces the inherent challenges of dispersed population centres and varied terrain in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications. The majority of Belize's populace resides near the coast and in larger cities like Belize City and Orange Walk, while the difficult-to-reach northern regions have sparse population. This distribution requires unique strategies ...

Regulatory Body
Public Utilities Commission PUC
Benin map

Benin, a West African nation, faces unique challenges in the sphere of technologies and telecommunications due to its geographical features and population distribution. The country's predominantly rural population, scattered across varied terrains from coastal plains to semi-arid regions, poses a demanding task for the provision of equitable and efficient telecommunication services. Despite this ...

Regulatory Body
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et de la Poste ARCEP-BENIN
Bermuda map

Located in the North Atlantic, the Island of Bermuda has embraced technology and telecommunications in a meaningful way to bridge the geographical barriers. Despite its small population, the island is densely populated, with a high degree of urbanisation. This concentration of population has made the distribution of telecommunication services relatively straightforward. One of the island's most ...

Regulatory Body
Regulatory Authority of Bermuda
bhutan map

Bhutan, a landlocked country tucked away in the eastern Himalayas, faces unique geographical challenges impacting technology and telecommunications. With its rugged mountains and dispersed population centred in the capital, Thimphu, and smaller towns, it initially had difficulties in establishing a countrywide communication network. Nevertheless, through technologies such as 4G and satellite ...

Regulatory Body
Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority BICMA
Bolivia world map

Bolivia, located in South America, is primarily made up of mountainous highlands and spreads its population unevenly, with many residing in the western parts of the country. This makes the implementation of standard telecommunications infrastructure challenging due to geographical constraints. Nevertheless, Bolivia has made remarkable progress in the field of telecommunications, having launched ...

Regulatory Body
Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes ATT
Bosnia Herzegovina world map

Bosnia & Herzegovina, situated in rugged terrain with sprawling mountain ranges and isolated rural areas, faces notable geographical challenges for technology and telecommunications. The country's population distribution, centred around urban areas like Sarajevo and Tuzla, adds to the complexity. Despite these challenges, Bosnia & Herzegovina has demonstrated remarkable progress in its digital ...

Regulatory Body
Regulatorna agencija za komunikacije RAK
Botswana map

Botswana, located in landlocked southern Africa, faces technological and infrastructural challenges due to its sparse population distribution and large, remote territories. Despite these challenges, the country has made strides in telecommunications through the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, which has pushed for the development of robust mobile and broadband services. Recent network ...

Regulatory Body
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority BOCRA
Brazil world map

Brazil, a diverse and expansive country, presents unique challenges and opportunities in both technologies and telecommunications. Its vast geography, coupled with population clusters primarily in coastal areas, necessitates innovative solutions for connectivity. Brazil has adopted satellite technology to serve remote locations, such as the Amazon region, overcoming geographical barriers. In ...

Regulatory Body
Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações - ANATEL
British Virgin Islands Map

The British Virgin Islands (BVI), a group of islands in the Caribbean, is geographically dispersed, consisting of around 60 islands and cays, with roughly 30,000 residents spread across 15 inhabited islands. This presents unique challenges in terms of telecommunications infrastructure due to the difficulty of connecting such a variety of islands. Technological innovation in BVI sees the country ...

Regulatory Body
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission TRC