Uruguay - Telecommunication EquipmentUruguay - Telecommunications Equip.
Overview
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The U.S. market share of telecommunications equipment rose from 15 percent in 2016 to 18 percent in 2017 (in second place after China’s 57 percent). In 2018, state-owned ANTEL was the largest overall importer of telecommunications equipment with 28 percent of the total, followed by Spain’s Telefonica with nine percent and México’s Claro with five percent.
Uruguay’s landline density is 32 landlines per 100 people (82 percent residential and 18 percent commercial). Cellular density is 159 lines per 100 people and is stable over the last two years. HTSUS 8517 (cellular handsets) make up 56 percent of total telecommunications imports. Three carriers share Uruguay’s market: ANTEL has 53 percent market share; Spain’s Telefonica/Movistar has 32 percent of market share; and, Mexico’s America Movie/CTI/Clara’s 15 percent of the market share. Internet penetration reached a record 88 percent of the population.
The number of mobile clients continues to rise towards near-saturation. Experts believe growth is still possible through the sale of new services, especially for smartphone users. Content for teenagers and children continues to show strong growth. All three carriers offer Long Term Evolution (LTE–4G) services. Uruguayan consumers change their handsets on average every 1.5 years.
Web Resources:
U.S. Commercial Service: http://www.export.gov/Uruguay
URSEC – Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicación: http://www.ursec.gub.uy
Embassy Contact: Office.Montevideo@trade.gov