Where can I get Internet access in Uruguay?

Internet access via cell phone networks is probably the most vibrant and competitive Internet marketplace in Uruguay. All the Uruguayan cell phone companies (Antel, Claro, Movistar) offer data plans for their smartphone users as well as USB modems for personal computers.

What is the telecommunications market in Uruguay?

Telecommunications market includes three mobile network operators and a competitive fixed-line and pay TV landscape. Telefónica Uruguay is the second-largest mobile operator, operating in a stable and growing market. Mobile market growing approximately 4% annually since 2022, driven by rising postpaid adoption and the region’s highest ARPU.

What telecommunications are available in Uruguay?

Telecommunications in Uruguay includes radio, television, telephones, and the Internet. Uruguay has a mixture of privately owned and state-run broadcast media; more than 100 commercial radio stations and about 20 TV channels. Cable TV is readily available.

How many TV stations are there in Uruguay?

Uruguay has a mixture of privately owned and state-run broadcast media; more than 100 commercial radio stations and about 20 TV channels. Cable TV is readily available. Uruguay adopted the hybrid Japanese/Brazilian HDTV standard (ISDB-T) in December 2010. [citation needed]

Why did URSEC block Uber's IP address in Uruguay?

In August 2016 the President of URSEC (the Uruguayan government agency equivalent to the FCC in the US) stated that his agency was at the government's beck and call to block the IP address of the servers of Uber to keep its app from operating in Uruguay.