Mongolia, a landlocked country in East and Central Asia, is the world's second-largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan. It's sparsely populated with a density of approximately 2.1 persons per square kilometre. This vast geographical area poses significant challenges for technological and telecommunications advancements due to the dispersed population and lack of infrastructure in many regions. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, is home to about 45% of the population, where the majority of the technological infrastructure is concentrated. Outside of this urban centre, many regions still rely on traditional means of communication, although mobile usage is increasing thanks to long range cellular technologies. The telecommunications sector is relatively mature, dominated by three main operators: Mobicom, Unitel, and Skytel. In terms of energy, Mongolia is abundant in renewable resources, particularly wind and solar. Despite this potential, the renewable energy sector is still developing, with coal remaining a dominant energy source.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
G-Mobile is a mobile network operating in Mongolia, best known for its 450 MHz CDMA2000 network. The 100% Mongolian-owned company was founded in April 2006 and was the first company to bring 3G services to the nation in 2008.
SKYtel Group, a leading mobile phone operator in Mongolia, was established in 1999 as a joint venture between private Mongolian and Korean businesses. The company has grown significantly since its inception, holding a quarter of the mobile market in Mongolia, with over 500,000 active subscribers and 400 employees. In December 2010, SKYtel became a fully national enterprise when Mongolian business groups acquired the Korean shares, making it a 100% Mongolian-owned company. The company's ownership is equally divided between Altai Holding and Shunkhlai Group. In addition to its mobile phone...
Telecom Mongolia, also known as Mongolia Telecom Company (MTC), was established in 1992 following a restructuring of the Ministry of Communications from the Communist era and the privatisation of phone services. MTC, now known as Information Communications Network LLC or NetCo, is primarily state-owned, with the majority of shares retained by the government. South Korean telecommunications operator, KT (formerly Korea Telecom), owns a 40% stake in the company, while a small fraction of shares, 5.56%, are publicly traded.
