The Bahamas' technology landscape is marked by both unique challenges, largely due to its geographical makeup. The country's 700 islands, scattered across 100,000 square miles of ocean, present distinct logistical hurdles for infrastructure set-up and maintenance. Given the dispersed population, network coverage can be sporadic and inconsistent. To address this issue, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the primary telecom provider, has invested in solutions such as fibre-optic submarine cables to interlink the islands. Despite hurricanes often disrupting these efforts, the Bahamas has seen significant improvements in its telecommunications landscape with sustained investments and technological strides. The country's resilience and adaptability highlight its ongoing commitment to upgrading its tech landscape amidst geographical constraints.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
BTC Bahamas, also known as the Bahamas Telecommunications Company, is the primary telecommunications provider in the Bahamas, offering telephone, internet and wireless services. It was incorporated in 1966 as a quasi-governmental corporation, initially known as Batelco, and transitioned to the initialism BTC in 2002. The company is partly owned by the Government of the Bahamas and Cable & Wireless Communications, with a share structure of 49% economic shares/49% voting shares and 49% economic shares/51% voting shares respectively. The remaining 2% economic shares are held in a national trust...