Telesur, a state-owned company headquartered in Suriname, was founded in 1981 and operates with approximately 990 employees. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as the national telecommunications service provider for Suriname. It is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer.
Telesur successfully completed a major upgrade to Cerillion's BSS/OSS suite, going live on Cerillion 26.1, an event reported on October 1, 2026, by Cerillion. The upgrade, initially announced on September 28, 2026, introduced capabilities for advanced promotions and AI-driven innovation for the telecommunications provider in Suriname. Previously, on August 12, 2026, Telesur signed a memorandum of understanding with Liberty Networks, a unit of Liberty Latin America, to enhance Suriname's international connectivity. This expanded partnership is intended to improve connectivity, specifically benefiting the country's oil and gas sector.