Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation located in the Caribbean, is known for its diverse geography and varying population density. The urban regions, primarily situated in the northern and western parts of Trinidad, are densely populated with high levels of technological adoption. However, areas in the eastern and southern parts of Trinidad, and most parts of Tobago, maintain a more rural lifestyle with lower levels of infrastructure development. The country has been proactive in addressing these disparities, investing in nation-wide broadband coverage and digital transformation initiatives. Innovations such as solar-powered cellular towers and undersea fibre-optic cable networks have been utilised to improve connectivity. The telecommunications sector is mature, with multiple service providers offering competitive services. The technology sector, however, is in a developing stage with a focus on digital transformation and innovation.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
bmobile Trinidad & Tobago, a telecommunications company, operates as a division of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT). The company was initially launched as the mobile division of TSTT and has undergone several re-brandings, eventually adopting the bmobile name. It launched its Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) network in 1991, which was later decommissioned in 2006. In 2002, bmobile introduced its Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network.
The company further expanded its services in 2007 by launching data services on a Code Division Multiple Access...
Digicel Trinidad & Tobago is a subsidiary of Digicel, a Caribbean-based telecommunications network. The parent company was established in 2001 by Irish businessman Denis O'Brien, with its initial operations starting in Jamaica. The Trinidad & Tobago branch of Digicel was launched in April 2006, expanding the company's reach in the Caribbean. The ownership of Digicel Trinidad & Tobago is under the umbrella of the Digicel Group, which is privately owned by Denis O'Brien.