Latvia, located in Northern Europe, is a relatively small country with a population of approximately 1.9 million people, primarily concentrated in the capital city, Riga, and other major urban centres. Despite its size, Latvia has a diverse geographical landscape ranging from dense forests to fertile lowlands, impacting the distribution and maintenance of technology and telecommunications infrastructure. The country has a strong focus on digital innovation, with well-established broadband penetration rates and mobile network coverage, even in rural areas. Latvia's capital, Riga, hosts a thriving tech innovation scene, attracting international talent and investment. This has led to the development of several successful technology startups and innovative digital solutions. The country's energy sector, meanwhile, is in transition towards renewable energy, with the government aiming to derive 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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Bite Latvia is a telecommunications company operating in Latvia. It is a subsidiary of the Lithuanian telecommunications conglomerate, Bitė Group. The company was established in Latvia in 2005, following the extension of Bitė Group's Partner Network Agreement with Vodafone to its Latvian service in 2006. Bitė Group is currently owned by Providence Equity Partners, an American global private equity firm, which acquired the group from Mid Europa Partners in 2016. Prior to this, Bitė Group was owned by TDC, a Danish telecommunications company, until 2007.
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LMT

Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) is a leading mobile GSM/UMTS/LTE operator based in Latvia. The company was established on January 2, 1992, making it the first mobile network operator in the country. Initially, LMT operated as an NMT system operator but expanded to include a GSM network in January 1995. In the summer of 1999, the company's license was extended to allow use of the 1800 MHz range, further strengthening its position in the telecommunications sector. LMT is currently the largest telecommunications service provider in Latvia, with a substantial client base. The company is owned by...
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Tele2 Latvia is a telecommunications company operating in Latvia. The company is a subsidiary of Tele2 AB, a Swedish multinational telecommunications company. Tele2 Latvia was established in 2000 and has since been one of the largest nationwide Mobile Network Operators in the country. The company provides a range of telecommunications services, including mobile and fixed connectivity, data network services, TV, streaming and global Internet of Things services.

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