Uruguay, located in South America, is a small nation with a population of over 3.4 million, the majority of which is concentrated in the capital city, Montevideo. The country’s geography is predominantly flat, which aids in the construction and maintenance of telecommunications and technology infrastructure. In terms of technology, Uruguay stands as an outlier in Latin America due to its advanced telecommunications infrastructure, largely facilitated by the state-owned Antel. Antel has been instrumental in the deployment of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) throughout the country, including remote and rural regions. Uruguay also boasts a strong focus on renewable energy, with nearly 98% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, mainly wind and solar power. This commitment to renewables positions Uruguay as a leader in clean energy, which could have implications for energy-intensive sectors like data centres.

ITU Region
Region-2
Geographic Region
The Americas
Regulatory Body
Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones URSEC
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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Antel

Antel, short for Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, is a state-owned telecommunications company in Uruguay. It was established in 1974 with the aim of providing the country with telecommunications services. As a fully owned entity of the Uruguayan government, Antel holds a monopoly over landline telephony and internet services in the country. The company also operates in the mobile telephony sector, where it competes with private corporations.
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Uruguay
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Claro Uruguay

Claro Uruguay, part of América Móvil, a major Latin American telecommunications company, has been a significant player in the Uruguayan telecommunications industry. The company was originally known as CTI Móvil before rebranding to Claro in 2008. This rebranding was part of a broader strategy that included Argentina and Paraguay, with an investment of over US$20 million to expand GSM and 3G coverage, develop new services, and open new customer service centers. Claro Uruguay has consistently invested in its network infrastructure to enhance service quality and expand its customer base. As of...
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Uruguay
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Movistar Uruguay

Movistar Uruguay is a telecommunications company operating in Uruguay, part of the larger Movistar brand owned by Telefónica, a Spanish multinational telecommunications company. The Movistar brand was first launched in Spain in 1995 with the introduction of GSM services. Telefónica acquired the BellSouth mobile operations in South America on 5 April 2005, which expanded the Movistar brand's presence in the region. Despite acquiring O2 in 2005, Telefónica retained the O2 brand in the United Kingdom and Germany, operating it as a separate branch. Movistar Uruguay has since been a key player in...
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Uruguay
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