Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, is the most populous country in the region with a population of around 35 million. The population distribution is uneven with the majority concentrated in the fertile Fergana Valley in the eastern part of the country, while the western part, the Kyzylkum Desert, is sparsely populated. The capital city, Tashkent, is a hub for technology and telecommunications, hosting the headquarters of Uzbektelecom, the country's largest telecom operator. Infrastructure solutions in Uzbekistan are evolving to accommodate the growing demand for digital technologies, with the introduction of 4G-5G networks in urban centres and major cities. However, rural areas continue to face challenges due to inadequate connectivity and infrastructure. While the renewables sector is still nascent, potential for growth is recognised, particularly in solar power and the demonstrated success of the country's existing hydropower. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is experiencing significant growth, though it remains largely concentrated in Tashkent.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Unitel LLC trading as Beeline is one of Uzbekistan's largest mobile network operators. Unitel was founded in 1996 and began operations in September 1997. In February 2006 Unitel became a majority owned subsidiary and member of the VEON group of companies (previously known as Vimpelcom), and subsequently rebranded as Beeline.
Mobiuz is a telecommunications company that operates within Uzbekistan. The company was established and began operations in the early 2000s, with a focus on providing reliable and efficient telecommunication services across the country. Mobiuz is owned by a consortium of local and international investors who have a vested interest in the telecommunications sector. The company's ownership structure has been designed to ensure stability, sustainability, and growth in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry of Uzbekistan.
Perfectum Mobile is a key player in the telecommunications sector in Uzbekistan. Established in 2004, the company has been providing mobile network services to the Uzbek market for over a decade. The ownership of Perfectum Mobile is held by a parent company named Skytel LLC, a prominent telecommunications company also based in Uzbekistan.
Ucell, a prominent mobile network brand in Uzbekistan, was established in 1996 under the name Coscom. The company provides mobile telephony and mobile internet services across the nation, utilising GSM, UMTS, HSPA and LTE technologies. In 2007, Telia Company, a multinational telecommunications company, became the majority owner of Coscom and rebranded it as Ucell in 2008. However, Telia Company sold its interest in Ucell to the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Assistance to Privatized Enterprises and Development of Competition in 2018. This governmental authority of Uzbekistan...
Uztelecom is a joint-stock telecommunications company operating in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Founded in 1992, Uztelecom was initially a state enterprise before being privatised into multiple joint stock companies between 1995 and 1996, including Uzbektelecom International. In 1997, the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan was reorganised into the Uzbek Post and Telecommunications Agency, which was followed by the establishment of regional joint stock companies providing telecommunications services.
From 2000 through 2002, Uztelecom underwent a reorganisation from a...