Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is a Southeast Asian nation occupying half of the island of Timor. It has a population of approximately 1.3 million people, mostly living in rural areas. The geography of Timor-Leste is mountainous with a rugged coastline, creating obstacles for infrastructure development and telecommunication networks. The capital, Dili, has the most developed infrastructure, while more remote regions face challenges due to limited road networks and difficult terrain. This has led to solutions such as the use of mobile satellite systems in remote areas. The country's telecommunications sector is underdeveloped, with a low penetration rate for internet and mobile phone usage. However, there is a growing focus on improving infrastructure, supported by investments from international donors. In terms of energy, Timor-Leste is heavily dependent on oil and gas reserves but there is an increased interest in renewable energy, particularly solar power, given the country's tropical location.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Telemor is a telecommunications provider that operates exclusively in Timor-Leste. Established in 2013, it is a subsidiary of Viettel Group, a Vietnamese state-owned telecommunications company.
Telkomcel is a mobile telecommunication service based in Timor-Leste. The company was established on 17 September 2012 and officially launched its operations on 17 January 2013. Telkomcel is a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TL) S.A., a prominent telecommunications company in Indonesia. The company's business is divided into three main sectors: mobile services, corporate solution, and wholesale and international services. As of its establishment, Telkomcel has managed to attract a significant number of mobile subscribers and provides extensive mobile coverage across Timor...
Timor Telecom, S.A. (TT) is a telecommunications company based in Dili, the capital of East Timor. The company was formed as a result of a telecommunications infrastructure tender launched by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in 2001, following the destruction of the previous infrastructure during the 1999 crisis. The tender was won by the Timor Telecom consortium, led by Portugal Telecom, in July 2002. The consortium was then transformed into Timor Telecom, S.A., the first corporation in newly independent East Timor, on 17 October 2002. The company was...