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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Uruguay world map

Uruguay, located in South America, is a small nation with a population of over 3.4 million, the majority of which is concentrated in the capital city, Montevideo. The country’s geography is predominantly flat, which aids in the construction and maintenance of telecommunications and technology infrastructure. In terms of technology, Uruguay stands as an outlier in Latin America due to its advanced ...

Regulatory Body
Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones URSEC
Uzbekistan world map

Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, is the most populous country in the region with a population of around 35 million. The population distribution is uneven with the majority concentrated in the fertile Fergana Valley in the eastern part of the country, while the western part, the Kyzylkum Desert, is sparsely populated. The capital city, Tashkent, is a hub for technology and telecommunications ...

Regulatory Body
Agency of Information and Mass Communications
Vanuatu world map

Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation with a population of approximately 320,000, is composed of 83 islands, many of which are volcanic in origin, creating a challenging geography for the implementation of energy and telecommunications infrastructure. The population is predominantly rural with only around a quarter residing in urban areas, further complicating the provision of widespread, high-quality ...

Regulatory Body
Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator TRBR
Venezuela world map

Venezuela, located in South America, boasts a diverse geography ranging from the Andes Mountains to the Caribbean coastline, Amazon rainforest, llanos (plains), and the Orinoco River Delta. Its population of approximately 28 million is largely concentrated in the northern regions, especially in the capital, Caracas, and other major cities such as Maracaibo and Valencia. This distribution presents ...

Regulatory Body
Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Venezuela CONATEL
Vietnam world map

Vietnam, with its elongated geography stretching over 1,650 kilometres from North to South, poses challenges for infrastructure deployment. Its diverse terrain, ranging from the highlands and dense forests in the North, to the Mekong Delta in the South, can often necessitate unique and one-off solutions. Vietnam's population is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in urban centres like ...

Regulatory Body
Viet Nam Telecommunications Authority VNTA
Wallis Futuna world map

Wallis & Futuna, located in the South Pacific, comprises two main inhabited islands and a number of smaller islets, with a population of about 11,000 individuals. The population is dispersed unevenly, with most residents living on the Wallis Island. The geographical isolation and scattered population pose challenges for technological and telecommunication infrastructure. Despite its geographic ...

Regulatory Body
Agence Nationale des Fréquences ANFR
Yemen world map

Yemen, a country located in the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula, has a diverse and rugged topography consisting of mountain ranges, plateaus and desert plains. It has a population of approximately 33 million, with a high concentration of its populace in the western regions and a relatively low density in the eastern desert areas. The country includes the island of Socotra, a remote ...

Regulatory Body
Yemen Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Zambia world map

Zambia, located in south-central Africa, is a landlocked nation with geographic features that include rugged terrain, vast plains and high plateaus. The population of about 19.5 million people is spread unevenly, with a high concentration in the capital, Lusaka, and the Copperbelt Province. These areas, due to their density, have relatively better access to infrastructure. In contrast, the rural ...

Regulatory Body
Zambia Information & Communications Technology Authority ZICTA
Zimbabwe world map

Zimbabwe, located in southern Africa, is landlocked, with a diverse topography ranging from highveld, balancing boulders and flaming msasa trees, to laidback towns, lush mountains and lifeblood rivers. Its population is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in the capital city, Harare, and other major cities, such as Bulawayo and Chitungwiza, but rural areas are significantly less ...

Regulatory Body
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe POTRAZ