Guyana, located on the northern mainland of South America, presents a mixed terrain of coastal plains, mountain ranges and dense rainforests which has historically made infrastructure development challenging. The population of approximately 805,000 is primarily concentrated along the coast, particularly in the capital, Georgetown. Inland regions are sparsely populated, presenting challenges in providing uniform telecommunication and technology services across the country. Guyana's telecommunication sector has been deregulated recently, leading to increased competition and a rapid expansion in mobile and internet services. However, the technology sector as a whole is still in the early stages of development. With regards to infrastructure solutions, renewable energy, particularly hydropower, is being explored due to Guyana's geographical features and commitment to becoming a 'green' state. Despite these advancements, significant disparities exist between urban and rural areas in terms of access to reliable electricity, telecommunications and technology services.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Digicel Guyana is a telecommunications company operating in Guyana, originally established as U*Mobile. Digicel began operations in November 2006 after acquiring the Guyanese mobile operator Cel*Star U Mobile, or Cel*Star, from its parent holding company, Trans-World Telecom Caribbean. Digicel re-launched the business as Digicel Guyana in February 2007. Digicel was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, beginning its operations in Jamaica before expanding to other locations including Guyana.
