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In 1981, CTM (Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau), a division of Hong Kong conglomerate CITIC Pacific, initially operated under an exclusive license, making it the only organization authorized to offer telecommunications services in Macau. In the 1980s and 1990s, the company was instrumental in building Macau’s basic telephone infrastructure and introducing modern technologies such as mobile communications, Internet access, and broadband.

In 2009, there was a change of ownership when CTM came under the umbrella of CITIC Telecom International, another division of the larger CITIC Group. This change was accompanied by significant financial support, allowing CTM’s existing networks to be modernized. Although CTM lost its monopoly in 2012 due to the deregulation of Macau’s telecommunications sector, it retained its dominant position, remaining the only comprehensive telecommunications service provider in the region.

CTM has achieved a number of significant milestones over the years. The company pioneered 3G services in 2006, introduced 4G LTE in 2014, and plans to roll out 5G technology in 2019. In addition, the company has expanded its operations to the neighboring Guangdong province in mainland China. Currently, CTM continues to play an important role in the development of Macau’s telecommunications landscape. Under the umbrella of CITIC Group, CTM is focusing on transforming Macau into a smart city by deploying next-generation 5G networks and services.