Kosovo, located in the Balkan Peninsula, has a dense population distribution with approximately 1.8 million people living in an area of about 10,887 square kilometres. Most of the population is concentrated in urban areas, with Pristina, housing a significant portion. The territory has a challenging terrain, mostly mountainous, which presents certain difficulties for infrastructure development. Despite this, Kosovo has seen rapid advancements in telecommunications, with widespread mobile penetration and a growing internet user base, indicating a developing technology sector. The territory's energy sector is primarily focused on coal-based power generation, but there are initiatives towards renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind energy.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
IPKO is a telecommunications company based in Kosovo. Established as a provider of internet services in September 1999, it has since expanded its portfolio to include mobile and fixed telephony, along with cable TV. Telekom Slovenije, a leading telecommunications provider in Slovenia, is the principal shareholder of IPKO. The company has a significant presence in the market, ranking as the second mobile operator within the country.
mts Kosovo is a telecommunications company operating in Kosovo. It is a subsidiary of Telekom Srbija a.d. Beograd, a Serbian state-owned telecommunications operator founded in May 1997. Telekom Srbija began providing services under the mts brand in 2015. The company underwent several changes in ownership throughout its history. Initially, it was owned by JP PTT Saobraćaja Srbija (51%), Telecom Italia (29%), and OTE Greece (20%). By 2003, JP PTT Saobraćaja Srbija had become the majority shareholder with 80% of the stake after purchasing shares from Telecom Italia. In 2012, Telekom Srbija became...
Vala, also known as Telecom of Kosovo, is a telecommunications business unit operating under the umbrella of Post and Telecom of Kosovo. The company holds a public operator license, making it a primary provider of fixed network services and internet within the territory of Kosovo. Its establishment dates back to 2010 when it initiated the provision of triple-play services, a combination of voice, internet and media services, for its customers. In partnership with Tring Digital, Telecom of Kosovo launched its Cable TV & IPTV service, branded as TiK TV. The company's ownership lies with Post and...