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]

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.

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.

Why are base stations important in cellular communication?

Base stations are important in the cellular communication as it facilitate seamless communication between mobile devices and the network communication. The demand for efficient data transmission are increased as we are advancing towards new technologies such as 5G and other data intensive applications.

How much does Internet cost in Uruguay?

Internet Premium: 10,240 kbit/s down and 512 kbit/s up for 1,700 UYU (US$55) a month. After 700Gb of data consumption speed reduced to 8,192 kbit/s down and 512 kbit/s up. All consumer plans provide a dynamic IP address. Most of Uruguay's landmass is too far away from cities to have wired Internet access.