Entel Overview
Entel (Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) is Chile's leading telecommunications operator, holding the top position in the Chilean mobile market. Founded in 1964, Entel was the first company in Chile to provide mobile phone services and celebrated the 50th anniversary of mobile commercial service in 2023. As of the end of 2023, Entel had about 8.6 million mobile users, accounting for a 32% market share of approximately 26.7 million mobile lines in Chile, surpassing Movistar to become the carrier with the most mobile users in Chile.
In the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), Entel leverages its leading network coverage in Chile and the group's presence in Peru (Entel Perú) and Bolivia to provide South American businesses with M2M connections, dedicated enterprise lines, and cross-border IoT services.
Entel Basic Information
- Established: 1964
- Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
- Mobile Users: Approximately 8.6 million (end of 2023)
- Market Share: About 32% (Number one in the Chilean mobile market)
- Chilean Mobile Market: Approximately 26.7 million total lines
- Business Scope: Chile, Peru (Entel Perú), Bolivia
- Network Standards: 4G LTE, 5G NR, NB-IoT, LTE-M
- History: Chile's first mobile phone service provider, 50th anniversary of mobile commercialization in 2023
Development History and Milestones
Entel was founded in 1964 and is a state-owned telecommunications company in Chile. In 2000, there were only about 3.4 million mobile phone users in Chile, and Entel played a key role in the development of the mobile market. Entel later underwent privatization and is now one of Chile's main private telecommunications operators. Entel once surpassed Movistar to become the company with the most mobile users in Chile and has maintained its leading position to this day.
The Entel Group operates Entel Perú in Peru (about 22.5% market share) and also has operations in Bolivia. The group provides unified IoT connectivity and management services for multinational enterprises through its multi-country presence.
Core Technical Capabilities
Leading in Chile
Number one in the Chilean mobile market, 32% share, network coverage nationwide
Multi-country presence
Operating in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, supporting cross-border IoT
Enterprise dedicated line
Dedicated APN, fixed IP, M2M data plan
4G/5G network
4G nationwide coverage, 5G deployed in major cities
Network standards and coverage
| Technical Standard | Coverage | Use Cases | Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | Nationwide in Chile | Mainstream IoT Connection | Main Network |
| 5G NR | Major cities | High-speed mobility, industrial 5G | Rapid construction |
| NB-IoT / LTE-M | Some areas | Low-power IoT | Extended deployment |
Industry Solutions
Mining and energy
- Remote monitoring of mining equipment
- Pipeline and Facility Monitoring
- Energy measurement
Agriculture and fishery
- Farmland sensors
- Fishing vessel tracking
- Cold Chain Monitoring
Logistics and Transportation
- Fleet Management
- Cargo tracking
- Port logistics
Financial Retail
- POS terminal connection
- ATM remote monitoring
- Branch network
Competitive Advantages
- Chile First: Mobile market share about 32%, ahead of Movistar and WOM
- Operating history: Chile's first mobile operator, with 50 years of service
- Multi-country Presence: Subsidiaries in Peru and Bolivia support cross-border IoT
- Mining Expertise: Chile has a developed mining industry, Entel has coverage advantages in mining areas
- Enterprise Services: Comprehensive B2B IoT solutions