Mexico, located in the southern part of North America, has a diverse topography ranging from mountainous areas to coastal regions, which can present challenges for telecommunications infrastructure deployment. The population of approximately 128 million people is distributed unevenly, with a concentration in urban areas like Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. This necessitates a blend of both urban and rural telecommunications solutions. In terms of unique territories, the Yucatan Peninsula and Baja California Peninsula may require tailored strategies due to their geographical isolation. Mexico's infrastructure shows a mix of maturity and development, with signficant investments in fibre-optic networks and 4G services, yet there are still areas of the country with limited connectivity. The renewables sector is growing, with solar and wind projects particularly prominent, and the technology sector exhibits growth potential, underscored by the presence of technology hubs like Guadalajara's "Mexican Silicon Valley".

ITU Region
Region-2
Geographic Region
The Americas
Regulatory Body
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones IFETEL
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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AT&T Mexico

AT&T Mexico, a prominent player in the Mexican telecommunications sector, has its roots in Iusacell, a company founded in 1987 by the Peralta family. Over the years, Iusacell underwent several ownership changes, notably being acquired by Bell Atlantic (now Verizon Communications) and Vodafone Group in 2001. However, due to financial difficulties, these companies sold their stake to Ricardo Salinas Pliego's Movil@ccess in 2003. In November 2014, AT&T announced its acquisition of Iusacell for $2.5 billion, a deal that included $800 million in debt. This acquisition was completed on January 16...
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Mexico
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Movistar Mexico

Movistar Mexico is a major telecommunications provider owned by Telefónica, a Spanish multinational company. The Movistar brand was introduced in Spain on July 25, 1995, and became effective worldwide on April 5, 2005, following Telefónica's acquisition of BellSouth's mobile operations in South America. In Mexico, Movistar is the second-largest wireless carrier, with 25.8 million subscribers as of January 2020. Initially, the company operated under the name Pegaso PCS before merging with Telefónica Móviles in 2002 and 2003 to unify its services under the Movistar brand.
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Mexico
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Telcel

Telcel, officially known as Radiomóvil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V., is a prominent Mexican wireless telecommunications company. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a leading telecommunications corporation in Latin America. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Mexico City. Telcel's origins trace back to 1956 when it was established as Publicidad Turística, S.A., an affiliate of Teléfonos de México (Telmex), which was then government-owned. In 1984, the company changed its name to Radiomóvil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V., and began operating under the Telcel trademark in 1989. Telcel holds...
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Mexico
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