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".
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
AT&T Mexico, also known as AT&T Mexico Wireless and AT&T Mexico Mobility, is a mobile telephone operator based in Mexico City. The company, which was formerly known as Iusacell and Nextel Mexico, operates under the parent company AT&T and serves approximately 13% of the Mexican wireless market. The company's roots can be traced back to 1987 when it was founded as Iusacell by the Peralta family. In 2001, Bell Atlantic, now Verizon Communications, and Vodafone Group acquired 74.5% of the company. However, due to Iusacell's debt default, the stake was sold to Ricardo Salinas Pliego's Movil@ccess...
Movistar Mexico is a major telecommunications provider operating in Mexico. The company is a subsidiary of Telefónica, a Spanish multinational telecommunications company. Movistar Mexico came into existence after Telefónica expanded its operations in Hispanic American countries, following the purchase of the BellSouth mobile operations branch in South America in 2005. Despite being a part of Telefónica's global brand, Movistar Mexico operates independently within the Mexican market.
Telcel is a Mexican wireless telecommunications company, owned by América Móvil. Founded in 1989, it is the leading provider of wireless communications services in Mexico. As a subsidiary of América Móvil, Telcel has a significant presence in the Mexican market, with its network covering approximately 90% of the country's population. América Móvil, the parent company, is a multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Mexico City and is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world.