Haiti, located in the Caribbean, is subjected to a complex geography comprised of rugged mountains interspersed with small coastal plains and river valleys. Its population of approximately 11.5 million is heavily concentrated in urban areas, with the capital, Port-au-Prince, housing over 2 million residents. This urban-rural divide presents infrastructure challenges in terms of equitably distributing services like telecommunications and electricity. Haiti's telecommunications sector is steadily developing, but its reach is primarily in urban areas, leaving rural regions underserved. The country's unique terrain has led to the adoption of innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector, like microgrid systems, to service remote areas. Similarly, the technology sector in Haiti is still in its infancy stage, with potential for growth and development. However, the country's susceptibility to natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes often disrupts infrastructure progress, requiring resilient and adaptable technological solutions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Digicel Haiti is the largest mobile network operating in Haiti. The Digicel Group and its former Haitian minority partner, GB Group S.A., signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2005 to apply for a GSM telecommunications license through its jointly held subsidiary. This structure allowed Digicel to comply with the Haitian government’s requirement that any application for a license be made through a local Haitian company. Digicel’s subsidiary was awarded one of three new telecommunications licenses in Haiti in June 2005. Digicel subsequently acquired the minority interest held by GB...
