Timor Telecom, S.A. (TT) is a telecommunications company based in Dili, the capital of East Timor. It was founded on 17 October 2002 and began operations on 1 March 2003. Initially, Timor Telecom held a state monopoly on telecommunications in East Timor, which was lifted in 2010 following public demand for liberalisation. The company is primarily owned by the Government of Timor-Leste, which holds a 77.65% stake. The largest shareholder, as of December 2019, was Telecomunicações Públicas de Timor, S.A. (TPT), controlled by Investel Communications, a Brazilian company. Timor Telecom has been a significant player in the telecommunications sector in East Timor, providing fixed-line and mobile telephony as well as internet services.
Country
Timor-Leste
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
Timor Telecom launched its 3G network in East Timor in 2009 using the 2100 MHz frequency band in Dili and the 850 MHz band in other regions. The rollout of the 3G network significantly improved mobile connectivity across the country. By 2015, Timor Telecom had established 122 3G sites, covering approximately 94% of the population.
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4G Network
Timor Telecom began deploying its 4G LTE network in September 2017, utilising the 1800 MHz (Band 3) frequency. This high-speed service was made available in all 13 districts of Timor-Leste, achieving territorial coverage of 70% by the end of the rollout.
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