ETB Overview
ETB (Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá S.A. E.S.P., Bogotá Telecom Company) is one of the main telecommunications operators in Colombia. It was established on August 28, 1884, making it one of the oldest telecommunications companies in the world, only eight years after the Bell telephone patent. ETB was founded by the Cuban José Raimundo Martínez and was formerly known as Compañía Colombiana de Teléfonos. ETB is 88% owned by the Bogotá district and 12% by private investors, primarily serving Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Villavicencio, and other regions. By 2012, ETB had nearly 2 million telephone lines and provided fixed-line, television, internet (including fiber FTTH), and mobile (prepaid and postpaid) services.
In the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), ETB leverages its fixed-line and mobile integration capabilities and fiber network to provide M2M connectivity, dedicated APN, enterprise leased lines, and other IoT services to businesses. ETB is cooperating with ZTE to expand fiber and plans to cover more than 450,000 homes in Bogotá.
Basic Information of ETB
- Full Name: Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá S.A. E.S.P.
- Founded: August 28, 1884
- Headquarters: Bogotá, Colombia
- Ownership: 88% by Bogotá district, 12% by private investors
- Service Areas: Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Villavicencio
- 2012: Nearly 2 million telephone lines
- Business Scope: Fixed-line, mobile, broadband, television
- Network Standards: 4G LTE, Fiber FTTH
- Recent: Cooperated with ZTE to expand fiber to over 450,000 homes
Development History and Milestones
ETB was founded in 1884 by Cuban José Raimundo Martínez, formerly known as Compañía Colombiana de Teléfonos. ETB is one of Colombia's oldest telecommunications companies, with deep roots in Bogotá and surrounding areas. ETB provides fixed-line, television, internet (DSL, Fiber FTTH), and mobile services. In recent years, ETB has reached a technological cooperation with ZTE to extend fiber connections to over 450,000 households in Bogotá, strengthening enterprise broadband and IoT backhaul capabilities.
Core Technical Capabilities
Century-long history
Established in 1884, one of the world's oldest telecommunications companies
Fiber optic expansion
Collaborated with ZTE, expanded to over 450,000 households
Full-service operations
Integration of landline, mobile, broadband, and TV
Enterprise Private Network
Dedicated APN, enterprise leased lines, fixed IP
Network standards and coverage
| Technical Standard | Coverage Situation | Use Cases | Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | Bogotá and surrounding areas | Mainstream IoT Connection | Main Network |
| Fiber optic FTTH | Expanded to 450,000+ households | Enterprise dedicated lines, fixed IoT | Expansion in cooperation with ZTE |
| Fixed broadband | DSL, Fiber | Enterprise dedicated line | Continuous expansion |
Industry Solutions
Government and Public
- Bogotá smart city
- Government Affairs Network
- Public Safety
Financial Retail
- POS terminal connection
- ATM remote monitoring
- Branch network
Logistics and Transportation
- Fleet Management
- Cargo tracking
- Port logistics
Enterprise dedicated line
- Fiber optic dedicated line
- Data center interconnection
- Fixed IoT Backhaul
Competitive Advantages
- Century-old History: Founded in 1884, deeply rooted in Bogotá
- Regional position: A leading operator in Bogotá and the surrounding area
- Fiber Expansion: Partnered with ZTE, expanded to 450,000+ households
- Full Services: Fixed-line + Mobile + Broadband + TV
- 24/7 Service: Customer service 018000127777, *700, 601 3777777, WhatsApp 3057800000