Mexico offers a highly developed telecommunications network, including domestic and international fibre-optic and satellite systems that allow businesses to be well-connected. These services are provided by recognised and reliable global private companies.
The telecommunications sector is dominated by Telmex. Other companies compete in the sector, but with little market share.
As a guide to the Mexican telecommunications market:
- The number of landline telephones in use for every 100 individuals (teledensity) is 19.
- Mobile phone penetration stands at 77 percent.
- Internet penetration is 18.5 percent (2010 figures)