Croatia, a Central European country with a population of just under 4 million, is marked by a diverse geography that includes a lengthy Adriatic coastline, numerous islands, and hilly interior regions. This geographic variability influences the distribution of its population, which tends to be concentrated in the capital city of Zagreb and coastal towns, while the interior and islands are sparsely populated. This uneven population distribution has necessitated innovative infrastructure solutions, particularly in telecommunications. Croatia has a strong telecommunications network, with widespread mobile coverage and a growing fibre optic network. Challenges have arisen in providing consistent internet service to the islands and remote areas, which Croatia has addressed through LEO satellite broadband services like Starlink. In the technology sector, the country has shown a commitment to renewable energy, with the development of solar power plants and wind farms. The Croatian government has also been proactive in creating a favourable environment for tech start-ups, with a focus on fostering local talent and attracting international businesses.

ITU Region
Region-1
Geographic Region
Regulatory Body
Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries HAKOM
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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A1 Croatia, officially known as A1 Hrvatska d.o.o., is a telecommunications company operating within Croatia. The company was launched in July 1999 under the name Vipnet and was later rebranded to A1 in 2018. The company was granted the concession for the second GSM network in Croatia in September 1998 and started its commercial operations in July 1999. A1 Croatia is a subsidiary of the A1 Telekom Austria Group. In 2011, the company acquired B.net, the largest Croatian cable operator, marking the biggest takeover within the Croatian telecom market. In 2017, Vipnet and Metronet...
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Telemach Croatia is a prominent telecommunications company that operates within Croatia. The company was established in May 2004 and previously known as Tele2 Hrvatska until November 2020. The company is a subsidiary of the United Group, a prominent telecommunications and media operator in South East Europe.

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Hrvatski Telekom is a Croatian telecommunications company founded on 28 December 1998. The establishment of the company followed the division of the Croatian Post and Telecommunications into two separate entities: Croatian Post and Croatian Telecom. These new entities commenced their business operations on 1 January 1999. The company's primary services encompass fixed telephony, broadband internet, IPTV, and mobile telephony. In terms of ownership, Deutsche Telekom AG, a German telecommunications company, holds a significant stake. This relationship began in October 1999 when Deutsche Telekom...
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