North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan nation that shares borders with Greece, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Kosovo. The country has a mixed terrain of mountains and valleys, with a population of approximately two million, largely concentrated in urban areas like the capital, Skopje. The telecom sector in Macedonia is highly developed with widespread 4G coverage and burgeoning 5G trials, offering a digitalised infrastructure that supports the growth of tech-based enterprises. Notably, the Makedonski Telekom, the primary telecom company, has invested substantially in fibre-optic connections, reaching a significant percentage of the population. In terms of energy, the country is increasingly focusing on renewable sources, with solar, wind and hydropower projects being actively pursued. However, the overall technology and renewables sectors, while advancing, are still in a progressive state, signifying potential for further development and investment.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
A1 Macedonia DOOEL Skopje, a telecommunications company, operates in North Macedonia under the ownership of A1 Telekom Austria Group. The company provides a range of services including broadband internet, cable and terrestrial television, mobile telephony and landline. A1 Macedonia was established in 2015 through the merger of two existing mobile network operators, One and Vip. The former had been operational in the North Macedonia market since 2003, and the latter since 2007.
The merger led to the creation of a new company, initially known as one.VIP, with Telekom Austria Group owning a 55%...
Makedonski Telekom AD, a telecommunications company based in Skopje, North Macedonia, was established as a state-owned entity on 1 January 1997. It was initially part of AD Makedonski Telekomunikacii, a company that provided various services including telecommunications, postal, and banking in the Republic of Macedonia. In March 1998, Makedonski Telekom was registered as a Joint Stock Company in public ownership, preparing for its later privatisation.
On 15 January 2001, the company was privatised when a consortium led by the Hungarian telecommunications provider, Matav, acquired 51% of...