Movilnet

Movilnet is a leading telecommunications company operating in Venezuela. Established in 1991, the company offers a range of telecommunication services, including mobile and fixed telephony services. Movilnet is a subsidiary of CANTV (Compañía Anónima Nacional de Teléfonos de Venezuela), the state-run telephone and internet service provider in Venezuela. CANTV was founded in 1930 and is the largest telecommunications provider in the country. Initially privatised in 1991, CANTV was re-nationalised in 2007 under the leadership of Hugo Chavez. As such, Movilnet operates under the ownership and direction of the Venezuelan government.