Saint Lucia, an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, is made up of a single island that spans roughly 617 square kilometres. The population, totalling approximately 180,000 residents, is dispersed across various urban areas, including the capital, Castries. The hilly, mountainous terrain, combined with limited road access in some regions, can pose challenges for technology and telecommunications infrastructure. However, Saint Lucia boasts a high mobile penetration rate, with more mobile connections than people. The country has two main telecommunications providers, Digicel and LIME, which offer both fixed-line and mobile services. Despite the geographical challenges, Saint Lucia has embraced renewable energy, with government-backed projects exploring solar and geothermal energy. The technology sector, while not as mature as in some countries, is developing, with growing interest in information and communications technology (ICT), and potential for growth in areas such as software development and digital media.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Digicel St Lucia is a telecommunications network operating in Saint Lucia. It is a subsidiary of Digicel, a Jamaican and Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider. Digicel St Lucia was established in 2003 when the parent company, Digicel, expanded its operations from Jamaica. The parent company was founded by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien in 2001 and has since grown to operate in 25 markets worldwide. The corporate ownership of Digicel St Lucia lies with the parent company, Digicel, which is privately owned by Denis O'Brien.