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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South Africa world map

South Africa, located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, spans diverse geography from desert, savannah, and vast grasslands to mountainous terrains and coastal regions. This geographical diversity impacts telecommunication and technology infrastructure, leading to a mixed state of maturity across these sectors. Urban areas, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, have advanced ...

Regulatory Body
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ICASA
South Korea world map

South Korea, located in East Asia, is characterised by a densely populated urban landscape with an estimated 51 million people, most of whom are concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Seoul, Busan, and Incheon. Despite being a relatively small and mountainous country, South Korea's advanced infrastructure, such as its extensive road and rail networks, has enabled the rapid deployment of ...

Regulatory Body
Korea Communications Commission KCC
South Sudan world map

South Sudan, located in East-Central Africa, is a landlocked nation with a mostly rural population. The country's geography, with vast plains interrupted by the White Nile and its tributaries, can cause challenges for infrastructure development, particularly for technologies and telecommunications. Infrastructure solutions are mostly in a primitive state due to the region's ongoing civil unrest ...

Regulatory Body
National Communications Authority South Sudan NCA
Spain world map

Spain, situated in Southwestern Europe, is a diverse country with a considerable population of 47 million. The population is mostly concentrated in urban areas like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. The country also includes distinctive territories such as the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's varied topography, from coastal regions ...

Regulatory Body
Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia CNMC
Sri Lanka world map

Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, boasts a population of approximately 22 million that is fairly evenly distributed across the country's diverse geographic regions, including mountains, coastal plains, and urban centres such as Colombo. The country has a growing telecommunications sector which has seen significant investments in mobile and broadband infrastructure, contributing to an ...

Regulatory Body
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
Sudan world map

Sudan, located in North-East Africa, is the third largest country on the continent with a diverse terrain that includes deserts, mountains, and the Nile River. Its population of approximately 46 million is unevenly distributed, with a significant concentration in the central and eastern regions, specifically Khartoum, its capital and largest city. Sudan has a unique territory, Darfur, in the ...

Regulatory Body
National Telecommunications Corporation Sudan NTC
Suriname world map

Suriname, located on the north-eastern coast of South America, is largely covered by tropical rainforest, with its population of approximately 600,000 concentrated in the coastal belt where the capital city, Paramaribo, is located. This population distribution presents challenges for telecommunications infrastructure, as the dense forest and sparsely populated interior regions are difficult to ...

Regulatory Body
Telecommunications Authority Suriname TAS
Sweden world map

Sweden, located in Northern Europe, is characterised by an extensive coastline, mountainous northern regions, and a vast amount of forest cover. The population of approximately 10 million is mainly concentrated in the southern and central parts of the country, with major cities including Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The country has a strong focus on sustainability and renewable energy ...

Regulatory Body
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority PTS
Switzerland world map

Switzerland, located in the heart of Europe, has a diverse geographic landscape with a population of approximately 8.5 million, distributed across urban centres and rural regions. The Alps, a major geographical feature, cover about 60% of the country's total land area, posing challenges for infrastructure development and connectivity. Despite these geographical constraints, Switzerland has an ...

Regulatory Body
Eidgenössische Kommunikationskommission ComCom
Syria world map

Syria, situated in the Western Asia region, is characterised by diverse geographical features including the Mediterranean coast, mountain ranges, and wide deserts, which can pose challenges to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive telecommunications and technology infrastructure. The population is unevenly distributed, with high concentrations in urban areas such as Damascus and ...

Regulatory Body
Syrian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority SyTRA
Taiwan world map

Taiwan, geographically located in East Asia off the southeastern coast of China, is a mountainous island with a population of over 23 million. Most of its people live in urban areas along the western plains, creating high population density. Taiwan's telecommunications sector is highly developed, boasting one of the world's best infrastructures with widespread broadband and mobile services. It is ...

Regulatory Body
National Communications Commission NCC
Tajikistan world map

Tajikistan, located in Central Asia, is a landlocked nation characterised by mountainous terrain, covering about 93% of its geography, which results in a challenging environment for the deployment of technology and telecommunications infrastructure. The population of around 9.7 million is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in the fertile lowlands of the west and significant population ...

Regulatory Body
Communication Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Tanzania world map

Tanzania, located in East Africa, is characterised by its diverse geography, which includes highland areas and the coastal lowlands, along with the Great Rift Valley. This geographical diversity presents challenges to technology and telecommunication infrastructure. The population of approximately 63 million is unevenly distributed, with notable concentrations in Dar es Salaam, the coastal ...

Regulatory Body
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority TCRA
Thailand world map

Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is a country with diverse topography ranging from mountains in the north to a large central plain and coastal regions. This geographical diversity impacts the distribution of its population of approximately 71 million, with dense urbanisation in Bangkok and other major cities, and sparse habitation in rural regions. Thailand's telecommunications sector is ...

Regulatory Body
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission NBTC
Timor Leste world map

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is a Southeast Asian nation occupying half of the island of Timor. It has a population of approximately 1.3 million people, mostly living in rural areas. The geography of Timor-Leste is mountainous with a rugged coastline, creating obstacles for infrastructure development and telecommunication networks. The capital, Dili, has the most developed infrastructure ...

Regulatory Body
Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications MOPTC