Honduras, located in Central America, is largely mountainous, posing a challenge for the establishment of telecommunications and other technology infrastructure. Its population of approximately 9.9 million is unevenly distributed, with a significant proportion residing in rural areas and small cities, further complicating technology access and deployment. The nation is divided into 18 departments, each presenting varied geographical and infrastructural challenges. Honduras has been embracing technology, especially in its urban centres like Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, where mobile and internet penetration is comparatively high. However, the country's technology sector overall can be characterised as developing, with significant scope for growth particularly in the areas of renewables and telecommunications. Unique infrastructure solutions in Honduras include the use of solar-powered cellular towers in remote areas, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and innovative technology solutions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Claro Honduras is a telecommunications company that operates within Honduras. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. The Claro brand, which translates to 'clear' or 'of course' in Spanish and Portuguese, operates across multiple Latin American countries, including Honduras. The company was founded in 2003 as Megatel de Honduras S.A. de C.V., later acquired by América Móvil in 2004.
Tigo Honduras is a telecommunications network operating in Honduras. Founded in 1996, today it is a subsidiary of Millicom International Cellular SA, a Luxembourg-based telecommunication service provider known for its fixed line and mobile services in Latin America.