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.
On August 12, 2026, state-owned operator Telesur announced a memorandum of understanding with Liberty Networks, a unit of Liberty Latin America, to upgrade Suriname's international connectivity. This deal expands their partnership and notably benefits the country's oil and gas sector. Earlier, on May 25, 2026, Telesur selected Squire Technologies to replace its Ribbon Session Border Controller (SBC) as part of a wide-reaching network transformation aiming to deliver new B2B VoIP retail service options. Previously, on May 21, 2026, Telesur also chose Squire Technologies to enable advanced Business Support Systems/Operations Support Systems (BSS/OSS) integration across its network.