Learn about telecommunications around the world. PowertecPowertec: Powertec is a wireless technology manufacturer and systems integrator based in Australia. Operating since 1995, Powertec has grown to become the leading wireless technology distributor in its region, and a leading Infratech systems developer. Supporting over 1500 partners the company provides… is compiling resources on companies, mobile networks, and regulatory information on countries not just within the Asia Pacific region but around the world.
The global telecommunications industry is predominantly regulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations. The ITU is tasked with facilitating international communication through the development of technical standards. The ITU tracks and benchmarks the progress of countries and promotes development in underserved communities worldwide.
It's important to note that Powertec compiles research on a range of sovereign and disputed territories regardless of their geopolitical status. We endeavour to remain an impartial observer and defer to international guidance where possible.
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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 ...
Togo, a narrow West African nation, spans a diverse geography from the Gulf of Guinea coastline to semi-arid northern savannahs. Its population of approximately 8.6 million is concentrated in southern and coastal regions, including the capital, Lome. Togo's telecommunications sector is underdeveloped but improving, with an internet penetration at around 35%. The government has embarked on a series ...
Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand, consists of three small atolls located in the South Pacific, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. With a total population of approximately 1,500, it has one of the smallest and most isolated populations in the world, making telecommunications and technology deployment challenging. However, despite its isolation, Tokelau has managed to establish a fully ...
Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific, comprises 176 islands with a population of approximately 105,000. The geography of Tonga presents unique challenges for the technology and telecommunication sectors as the population and infrastructure are spread across 36 inhabited islands, often separated by vast expanses of ocean. Tonga's telecommunication infrastructure historically relied on ...
Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation located in the Caribbean, is known for its diverse geography and varying population density. The urban regions, primarily situated in the northern and western parts of Trinidad, are densely populated with high levels of technological adoption. However, areas in the eastern and southern parts of Trinidad, and most parts of Tobago, maintain a more rural ...
Tunisia, located in North Africa, is characterised by diverse geographical features, with coastal regions in the north and east, and arid desert in the south. The population of approximately 12 million is concentrated mainly in the coastal regions, with the interior largely sparsely populated. Key cities include the capital, Tunis, and Sfax, both of which serve as major technological hubs. Tunisia ...
Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Türkiye (Turkey) is a diverse geographic region characterised by plateaus, mountains, and coastal plains, which present unique challenges and opportunities in the area of technology and telecommunications. Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, and Ankara, its capital, are major urban centres and the hub of technological advancement, with other significant ...
Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation, has a population of approximately 6.3 million, most of whom are concentrated in the south-eastern part of the country, near the Amu Darya River and the Iranian border. This geographical peculiarity, coupled with vast expanses of desert terrain and low population density in the remaining regions, poses a unique challenge for infrastructure development. The ...
Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic Ocean, consists of larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, totalling around 40 islands and cays. Only eight of these are inhabited, contributing to a widely dispersed population of approximately 45,000, mainly concentrated on Providenciales in the Caicos Islands. The country is heavily dependent on satellite ...
Tuvalu, located in the Pacific Ocean, consists of nine islands with a total land area of 26 square kilometres spread across 900,000 square kilometres of ocean. The population is dispersed over these islands, with the capital and largest city, Funafuti, housing around half of the total population of approximately 11,000. The geographical dispersion and remoteness present major challenges to ...
Uganda, located in East Africa, is a landlocked country with varied terrain including mountains, savannahs, lakes and dense forests. The population is primarily rural, with only 23% living in urban areas, and is unevenly distributed, with the highest concentration in the south. Uganda's telecommunications infrastructure is still developing, with a focus on the capital, Kampala, and other major ...
Ukraine, the largest country in Europe excluding Russia, is characterised by its diverse geography from flat planes in the east to mountainous regions in the west. Its population of 43 million is unevenly distributed with denser populations in the east and west, and less in the central regions. The capital city, Kyiv, is a significant technological hub with a highly developed telecommunications ...
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is located in the Middle East, with a diverse geography that includes sandy desert, coastal plains and rugged mountains. Its population of over 9.6 million is largely concentrated in urban areas such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but there are also remote regions like the vast Rub' al Khali desert. The UAE has a robust telecommunications sector; it is known for its high-speed ...
The United Kingdom (UK), encompassing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is geographically compact, which facilitates the widespread access to telecommunications and technology services. The UK has a population of approximately 67 million, heavily concentrated in urban areas such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. This dense urban population distribution has driven the ...
The United States, spread across a diverse geographical area of 9.1 million square kilometres, hosts a population of over 331 million people unevenly distributed, with high concentrations in coastal areas and metropolitan regions. Its vast expanse includes varied terrains and climates, from arid deserts to snow-capped mountain ranges. The country is segmented into distinctive regions, each with ...