Learn about telecommunications around the world. Powertec 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 world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications MOPTC
Togo world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Autorité de Réglementation des secteurs de postes et de télécommunications ART&P
Tokelau world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Radio Spectrum Management
Tonga world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications MEIDECC
Trinidad and Tobago world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago TATT
Tunisia world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Agence Nationale des Fréquences Tunisie
Turkey world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Information and Communication Technologies Authority ICTA
Turkmenistan world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Ministry of Communication of Turkmenistan
Turks & Caicos Islands world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
TCI Telecommunications Commission
Tuvalu world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Tuvalu Ministry of Communications and Transport
Uganda world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Uganda Communications Commission UCC
Ukraine world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization
UAE world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
UK world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Office of Communications - Ofcom
USA world map

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 ...

Regulatory Body
Federal Communications Commission FCC