Paraguay, a landlocked country in South America, is bisected by the Rio Paraguay with a vast majority of the population residing in the eastern region of the country. The western region, known as the Chaco, is sparsely populated and consists mostly of semi-arid plains. Paraguay's infrastructure, particularly within telecommunications, has seen significant improvements in recent years, although it is still considered developing. There is a high penetration of mobile telecommunications, with mobile broadband being the primary internet platform due to the country's challenging geography. Despite its advances, the telecommunications sector still faces issues related to quality and coverage, particularly in rural and remote regions. Paraguay has also shown increasing interest in renewable energy, with a particular focus on hydropower, facilitated by the Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest producer of renewable energy, which Paraguay shares with Brazil. Other renewable sectors such as solar and wind energy are less developed but present potential growth areas.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Personal Paraguay is a telecommunications company operating in Paraguay, providing a range of communication services including mobile, internet, and data services across the country. It is a subsidiary of Telecom Argentina, a major telecommunications group in the region. Established in 1998, Personal Paraguay was initially owned by the state under the name COPACO before it was privatised and sold to Telecom Argentina. This transition marked its evolution into one of the first mobile telecommunication companies in Paraguay.
