Moldova, located between Romania and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, is a landlocked country with a population of around 2.6 million. Most of its population is concentrated in urban areas, with the capital city Chisinau housing a third of the total. Moldova has a developing telecommunications sector, with the fixed-line telephony system largely out of date and the mobile sector showing continuous growth. Internet penetration is high, with over 60% of households having access. The country has a unique region, Transnistria, which has its own telecommunications structure, often diverging from Moldova proper. While there are no significant infrastructure innovations, Moldova is making efforts to modernise its telecommunications infrastructure, including a 2019 partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to upgrade its broadband infrastructure. The country's technology sector is growing, albeit from a low base, and renewable energy sources, particularly hydropower and biomass, are increasingly being explored. The country does face challenges, including limited domestic energy resources and a heavy reliance on imports.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Moldcell is a Moldovan mobile network operator, established on April 28, 2000, with its first sales office located in Chisinau. The company operates in GSM, UMTS and LTE standards, offering various services including SMS and prepaid packages. Moldcell is a subsidiary of the Nepalese company, CG Corp Global. The company has a history of innovation in Moldova, being the first to introduce EDGE technology, electronic payments, and 3G services. In 2012, Moldcell became the first 4G operator in the country and also introduced mHealth services for several beneficiary categories. The company has also...
Orange is the largest mobile network operating in Moldova. The company began operations in February 1998, launching its first service in October of that year. Initially Voxtel, the company was purchased by France Telecom in April 2006, rebranding to Orange Moldova by April 2007. The company is a majority owned subsidiary of French international telecommunications operator Orange Group, who have a presence in 29 countries and markets across the globe.
Unite (Moldtelecom) is the national telecommunications operator in the Republic of Moldova and is also the largest telecommunications company in the country. The company was established on 1 April 1993 after the restructuring of the telecommunications sector in Moldova. Originally a state-owned enterprise, Moldtelecom underwent a reorganisation on 5 January 1999, transitioning into a Joint-Stock Company. The State of Moldova is the unique founder and stockholder of the company. The company provides a full range of telecommunication services including fixed-line telephony, mobile telephony...