Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has a population of around 100,000, distributed across 115 islands, with the majority residing on the main island of Mahé. The nation has made significant progress in telecommuncations, with nearly 80% of the population using the internet as of 2020. Seychelles has invested in submarine fibre optic cables, linking the country to mainland Africa and significantly improving internet speed and reliability. Infrastructure solutions also include harnessing renewable energy, with solar panels and wind turbines being increasingly used. These sectors, while showing significant progress, are still developing to meet the unique challenges of the island nation.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Airtel Seychelles, a subsidiary of the Indian multinational company Bharti Airtel, operates as a telecommunications network in Seychelles. Bharti Airtel acquired 100% stake in Telecom Seychelles in August 2010, expanding its global presence to 19 countries. Established in 1998, Telecom Seychelles provided services including 3G, Fixed Line, ship to shore services satellite telephony, and various value added services like VSAT and Gateways for International Traffic across Seychelles. The acquisition saw Bharti Airtel investing US$10 million in its fixed and mobile telecoms network in Seychelles...
Cable & Wireless Seychelles is a telecommunications company operating in Seychelles. The company was founded as a result of the demerger of Cable & Wireless plc in 2010, forming two separate entities, Cable & Wireless Seychelles and Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc. The company is owned by Liberty Latin America, following its split from Liberty Global in 2018. The ownership transition was after Liberty Global's acquisition of Cable & Wireless Communications in May 2016. The company's operations are primarily focused on providing telecommunication services within Seychelles.