Myanmar, located in Southeast Asia, has a diverse geography, including mountainous regions, coastal areas and lowland plains, leading to a disparate population distribution. The majority of its 54 million inhabitants reside in rural areas, with only about 30% in urban centres, mainly Yangon and Mandalay. This uneven distribution poses challenges for technology and telecommunications infrastructure, as vast regions are difficult to reach. Telecommunications in Myanmar is growing, however, it remains in a developmental stage. In terms of energy, Myanmar has abundant renewable resources, but the sector is underdeveloped. However, there are signs of progress, with the government's focus on hydropower and solar energy. Technology-wise, Myanmar is catching up with advancements in sectors like eCommerce and mobile banking, indicating a potential for growth.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) is a state-owned enterprise in Myanmar under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It was established in 1886 as the Burma Posts and Telegraph Department during the British colonial period. MPT is the primary provider of both landline and mobile telecommunications services within Myanmar. In 2014, MPT formed a joint venture with KDDI Corporation, a Japanese telecommunications company, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Japanese general trading company, to further develop and enhance its telecommunications infrastructure and...
MyTel is a telecommunications company that operates within Myanmar. The company was established in 2018 as a joint venture between a consortium of Myanmar companies, led by Shwe Than Lwin Co., and the Vietnam-based telecom company, Viettel. The consortium of Myanmar companies holds a 49% stake in MyTel, while Viettel holds the remaining 51%. The company provides a range of telecommunications services, including voice, data, and other value-added services.
Ooredoo Myanmar is a subsidiary of the Qatari multinational telecommunications company, Ooredoo QSC. Ooredoo Myanmar operates as a telecommunications service provider in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. The parent company, Ooredoo QSC, was established in 1987 in Doha, Qatar, originally functioning as a telephone exchange company. It has grown to become a significant player in the global telecommunications industry, with operations in ten countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Ownership of Ooredoo QSC is public, with shares listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange...