Nicaragua, located in Central America, is one of the larger countries in the region, and has diverse terrain that includes volcanoes, mountains, and coastal regions. Its population of around 7 million is heavily concentrated in the western regions, particularly in the capital, Managua. The country's telecommunications sector is still developing, with mobile networks covering most urban areas but less so in rural regions. Infrastructure is improving, with considerable investments in telecommunications and renewable energy technologies. There is a growing interest in solar and wind energy, with several projects underway to capitalise on the country's abundant natural resources. The country's technology sector is in an early stage, with the potential for significant growth given the right investment and training opportunities.

ITU Region
Region-2
Geographic Region
Regulatory Body
Instituto Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos TELCOR
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

Claro Logo
Claro Nicaragua is a prominent telecommunications provider in Nicaragua, operating as a subsidiary of América Móvil, a leading Mexican telecommunications conglomerate. América Móvil is one of the largest telecommunications companies globally, with a significant presence in Latin America. Claro Nicaragua has been a major player in the Nicaraguan telecommunications sector, offering a comprehensive range of mobile services, including voice, data, prepaid, and postpaid plans. The company has consistently maintained a substantial market share in the country, providing services such as 2G, 3G, and...
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Cootel Nicaragua logo
CooTel Nicaragua, officially known as Xinwei Intelcom Nic, S.A, is a telecommunications company based in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in 2015 and operates as a privately held entity. CooTel is a relatively new entrant in the Nicaraguan telecommunications market, providing services such as internet via fibre optics, wireless modems, and mobile telecommunications. The company is backed by Chinese investment and aims to offer competitive telecommunications services to Nicaraguans.
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Tigo Logo
Tigo Nicaragua operates under the Tigo brand, owned by Millicom International Cellular SA. Millicom was founded on December 14, 1990, by Shelby Bryan, Jan Stenbeck, Telma Sosa, and Olvin Galdamez. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and provides digital services across nine Latin American markets, including Nicaragua. In 2019, Telefónica sold its operations in Nicaragua to Millicom, which now operates under the Tigo brand. The main shareholder of Millicom is Xavier Niel, a French billionaire who, through his company Atlas Investissement, holds a 27.13% stake in the company as of 2023...
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