List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
This is a list of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa.
Algeria
At the end of 2014, the penetration rate was estimated at 109% over a population estimate of 39.5 million.[1]
The telecom regulator in Algeria is Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications (ARPT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Djezzy | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 18.6 (2014)[2] | Global Telecom Holding (51.7%)[3] |
2 | Mobilis | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 13.0 (2014)[2] | Algérie Télécom |
3 | Ooredoo (formerly Nedjma) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 11.7 (2014)[2] | Ooredoo (74.4%) |
Angola
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 63.7% over a population estimate of 13.3 million.[4]
The telecom regulator in Angola is Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Unitel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 2100 MHz LTE | 7 (nov 2011)[5] | Mercury (Sonangol group) (25%), Group GENI (25%), Vidatel (25%), Portugal Telecom (25%)[6] |
2 | Movicel | GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 2.5 (sept 2010)[6] | Government (Angola Telecom (18%), Correios Telegrafos de Angola (2%)), Porturil (40%), Modus Comicare (19%), Ipang (10%), Lambda (6%) |
Bahrain
At the end of 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 133% over a population estimate of 1.27 million.[7]
The telecom regulator in Bahrain is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات (TRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Batelco | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.738[8] (Dec 2011) | Bahrain Telecommunications Company (100%) |
2 | Zain (formerly MTC-Vodafone) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE WiMAX | 0.787 (Sep 2014)[9] | Zain Group (56.25%) |
3 | Viva | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | STC (100%) |
Benin
In December 2015, the penetration rate was estimated at 90.33%[10] (in 2014, the population was estimated as 10.33 millions[11]).
The telecom regulator in Benin is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques de la Poste (ARCEP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 4.3[10] (Dec 2015) | MTN (75%) |
2 | Moov | GSM-900 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 3.3[10] (Dec 2015) | Etisalat |
3 | Glo | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 1.7[10] (Dec 2015) | Globacom |
4 | Libercom | GSM-900 MHz | 0.056[10] (Dec 2015) | Benin Telecom |
- | BBcom | GSM-900/1800 MHz | ND[10][12] (Dec 2015) | Bell Benin Communications |
Botswana
In March 2015 the penetration rate was 167% over a population estimate of 2.05 millions.[13]
The telecom regulator in Botswana is Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Mascom | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.7[13] (March 2015) | Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited, MTN (53%) |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 1.1[13] (March 2015) | Orange S.A. (69%), Mosokelatsebeng Cellular (local investors, 26%), local individuals (5%) |
3 | BeMobile | GSM-900/1800 UMTS | 0.52[13] (March 2015) | BTC Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (100%) |
Burkina Faso
In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 36% over a population estimate of 16.7 million.[14]
The telecom regulator in Burkina Faso is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCE).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Orange | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 4.1 (2012) | Orange (100%) [15] |
2 | Telmob (Onatel) | CDMA2000, EVDO GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 3.9 [16] (2012) | Maroc Telecom (51%) |
3 | Telecel Faso | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 2 (2012) | Planor Afrique |
Burundi
In 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 20% over a population estimate of 8 million.[17]
The telecom regulator in Burundi is Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des Télécommunications (ARCT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Econet Leo | CDMA GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 2.6[18] (July 2015) | Econet Wireless (purchased Leo from Vimpelcom) |
2 | Tempo (formerly Safaris/Africell) | GSM-900 MHz | 0.070[19] | VTEL Holdings |
3 | ONAMOB | GSM-900 MHz | 0.140 (Nov 2008) | Onatel (state owned) |
4 | Smart Mobile (formerly Lacell) | GSM-1800 MHz UMTS | Not Yet Available | Smart Telecom |
Cabo Verde
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 87.5% over a population estimate of 0.5 million.[20]
The telecom regulator in Cabo Verde is Agência Nacional de Comunicações (ANAC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | CV Móvel | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 0.355[21] (Sept 2009) | Portugal Telecom (40%) |
2 | T-MAIS | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 0.047[22] (Q1 2010) | T-Mais |
Cameroon
In July 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 43% over a population estimate of 19.7 million.[23]
The telecom regulator in Cameroon is Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | MTN | [GSM]MHz 900 | 10.1 [24] (dec 2014) | MTN Group (70%) |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 MHz | 6.2 [24] (dec 2014) | Orange S.A. |
3 | Nexttel | GSM-900/1800 MHz UMTS | 2.0 [24] (May 2015) | Viettel Global, Bestinver Cameroon S.A.R.L |
4 | Camtel | GSM | new licence in sept 2014 | Camtel (government) |
5 | YooMee | WiMAX | Not yet available | YooMee |
Central African Republic
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 17.2% over a population estimate of 4.9 million.[25]
The telecom regulator in Central African Republic is Agence de régulation des télécommunications (ART).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Telecel Centrafrique | GSM-900 | 0.143[26] (December 2008) | Orascom Telecom |
2 | Orange | GSM-1800 (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.189[27] (Dec 2009) | Orange S.A. |
3 | Nationlink | GSM-900 | 0.158[28] (end 2008) | Bintel |
4 | Moov | GSM | Not Yet Available | Etisalat |
Chad
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 24.3% over a population estimate of 10.7 million.[29]
The telecom regulator in Chad is Office Tchadien de Régulation des Télécommunications (OTRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Tigo | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 1.257[30] (Oct 2010) | MIC (100%) |
2 | Airtel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 1.199 (June 2009) | Bharti Airtel (100%) |
Comoros
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 20.8% over a population estimate of 0.8 million.[31]
The telecom regulator in Comoros is Autorité Nationale de Régulation des TIC (ANRTIC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Comores Telecom (Comtel) | GSM-900 | 0.056 (2007)[32] | government (Societe Nationale des Telecommunications) |
2 | Comoro Gulf Holding | GSM | - | 90% Comoro Gulf Holding, 10% government |
Congo
In Q4 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 95.7%[33] over a population estimate of 4.6 million.
The telecom regulator in Congo is Agence de Régulation des postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | MTN | GSM-900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 2.250[34] (Q4 2015) | MTN |
2 | Airtel | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.851[34] (Q4 2015) | Bharti Airtel (90%) |
3 | Azur | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 0.313[34] (Q4 2015) | Bintel |
Côte d'Ivoire
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 68.5% over a population estimate of 21.5 million.[35]
The telecom regulator in Côte d'Ivoire is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | MTN | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 7.723 (Sep 2014)[36] | MTN (64.7%), Planor (25.3%), Teylium group (10%) |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 3.817 (Dec 2009)[27] | Orange S.A. (85%), Comafrique (15%) |
3 | Moov | GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 2.538 (Q1 2010)[22] | Etisalat (100%) |
- | Koz | GSM-900/1800 | 2.500 (April 2010)[37] | Comium (licence revoqued)[38] |
- | GreenN | GSM-900/1800 | 0.617 (Q1 2010) | LAP Oricel (licence revoqued)[38] |
- | Warid | GSM | Not Yet Available | Warid Telecom (licence revoqued)[38] |
- | Mobile Cafe | GSM | Not Yet Available | Aircomm (licence revoqued)[38] |
8 | YooMee | TD-LTE | Not Yet Available | YooMee |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
In 2016 the penetration rate was estimated at 50% over a population estimate of 80 million.
The telecom regulator in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Agence de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications du Congo (ARPTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Vodacom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ WiMAX | 10.008[39] (Mar 2014) | Vodacom (51%), Congolese Wireless Network (49%) |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 5.28[40] (Q3 2015) | Orange S.A. (100%) |
- | Tigo / Orange | GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 6.5 (Q1 2016) | MIC (100%) (acquired by Orange in Feb 2016, subject to Regulator approval[41]) |
3 | Africell | GSM UMTS | 5.5 (Dec 2014) | Africell Holding[42] |
4 | Airtel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 5.0[43] (Aug, 2012) | Bharti Airtel (98.5%) |
5 | Supercell | GSM-900 | 0.028 (covers Kivu only) | [44] |
6 | SemaTel | GSM | not started | Hits Telecom[45] (60%) |
7 | U-Com | CDMA | not started | Global Vision Telecom (Telecel International)[46] |
Smile | LTE | launch expected in 2016 [47] | Smile Communications (Al-Nahla Technology, Atheeb Trading Company, Capitalworks, Verene) [48] |
Djibouti
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 14.88% over a population estimate of 0.75 million.[49]
The telecom regulator in Djibouti is Ministère de la Communication chargé des Postes et des Télécommunications (MCPT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Evatis | GSM-900 MHz UMTS, HSPA | 0.106 (Q1 2010) | Djibouti Telecom 100% (government) |
Egypt
Egypt had 96.89 million mobile users as of July 2013, government figures showed.[50]
The telecom regulator in Egypt is National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ , |
39.7[51] (Sep 2014) | Vodafone (54.9%), Telecom Egypt (44.70%), Free Float (0.20%) |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ , |
33.5[50] (July 2013) | Orange S.A. (98.92%), Free Float (1.08%) |
3 | Etisalat | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, |
22.4[50] (July 2013) | Etisalat (76%), Egypt Post (20%), Other Investors (4%) |
4 | Telecom Egypt | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ , | ? | Egyptian government (80%), Free Float (20%) |
Equatorial Guinea
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 74% over a population estimate of 0.6 million.[52]
The telecom regulator in Equatorial Guinea is Órgano Regulador de las Telecomunicaciones Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ORTEL).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900 MHz | 0.333[27] (Dec 2009) | Orange S.A. (40%), Equatorial Guinea state (60%) |
2 | Muni | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 0.150 (September 2013) | Green-com S.A. (Hits Africa) |
3 | Gecomsa | not yet available (created in 2012) | Equatorial Guinea state (51%), China state (49%) |
Eritrea
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 3.4% over a population estimate of 5.9 million.[53]
The telecom regulator in Eritrea is Eritrean Communications Regulatory Authority (ECRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Eritel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS) | Not Yet Available | Eritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation |
Ethiopia
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 4.6% over a population estimate of 90.8 million.[54]
The telecom regulator in Ethiopia is Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ethiotelecom | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+ | 26.2[55] | Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation |
Gabon
In October 2009 the penetration rate was estimated at almost 100%.[56]
The telecom regulator in Gabon is Autorité de Régulation des communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Airtel (formerly Celtel, Zain) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.836 (June 2009) | Bharti Airtel (90%) |
2 | Libertis | GSM-900 MHz | 0.513 (Dec 2009) | Maroc Telecom (51%), Gabonese government (49%) |
3 | Moov | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 0.140[57] (September 2008) | Etisalat |
4 | Azur | GSM-900 MHz | Not Yet Available | Bintel Saudi Binladin Group (60%) |
Gambia
In 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.53% over a population estimate of 1.77 million.
The telecom regulator in Gambia is Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Africell | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 1.30 (Jan 2015) | Africell Gambia LTD |
2 | Comium | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) | 0.25 (2012) | Comium Group |
3 | Gamcel | GSM-900 | 0.24 (2012) | Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Ltd |
4 | Qcell | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.115 (2012) | Qcell |
Ghana
In December 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 127% over a population estimate of 25.4 million.[58]
The telecom regulator in Ghana is National Communication Authority (NCA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 16.25[58] (Dec 2015) | MTN (97.7%) |
2 | Vodafone | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 7.61[58] (Dec 2015) | Vodafone (70%) |
3 | Tigo | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 4.85[58] (Dec 2015) | MIC (100%) |
4 | Airtel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 4.79[58] (Dec 2015) | Bharti Airtel (75%) |
5 | Glo | GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.37[58] (Dec 2015) | Globacom (100%) |
6 | Expresso Telecom | CDMA2000 1X | 0.13[58] (Dec 2015) | Sudatel (100%) |
Guinea
In Q4 2015, the penetration rate was estimated at 99.1%[59] over a population estimate of 10.8 millions.
The telecom regulator in Guinea is Autorité de Régulation des Postes et Télécommunications (ARPT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900/1800 MHz | 5.24[59] (Q4 2015) | Orange S.A. (52.2%) |
2 | MTN (formerly Areeba) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ WiMAX | 3.21[59] (Q4 2015) | MTN (75%) |
3 | Cellcom Guinée | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 2.14[59] (Q4 2015) | Cellcom Telecommunications Ltd[60] |
4 | Intercel | GSM-900 MHz | 0.11[59] (Q4 2015) | Telecel Guinee SARL |
- | Sotelgui | GSM-900 MHz | 0.16 | Telekom Malaysia, government |
Guinea-Bissau
In March 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 67.0% over a population estimate of 1.75 million.[61]
The telecom regulator in Guinea-Bissau is Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação da Guiné Bissau (ARN).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 | 0.575 (Sep 2014)[36] | MTN Group |
2 | Orange | GSM-900/1800 | 0.477 (Dec 2013)[62] | Orange S.A. (52.2%) |
3 | pt:Guinetel | GSM-900 | not available | Guinea Telecom |
Iran
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 91.9% over a population estimate of 78 million.
The telecom regulator in Iran is Communications Regulatory Authority of the I.R. of Iran سازمان تنظيم مقررات (CRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hamrah Aval (IR-MCI) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 2600 MHz LTE | 73 ( August 2015) | Telecommunication Company of Iran |
2 | MTN Irancell | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz HSPA, HSPA+ 2300/1800 MHz LTE WiMAX | 45 (Sep 2015) | Iran Electronic Development Company (51%) MTN Group (49%) |
3 | RighTel | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS) , (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 5.7(June 2015) | Social Security Investment Company |
4 | Taliya | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 0.7 | Rafsanjan Industrial Complex (TCI's BOT) |
Iraq
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 74.2% over a population estimate of 30.4 million.[63]
The telecom regulator in Iraq is Communications and Media Commission هيئة الإعلام والإتصالات (CMC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Zain | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE, 3G) | 13.298[9] (Sep 2014) | Zain Group (71.67%) |
2 | Asia Cell | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 11.644[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (30%) |
3 | Korek | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, High-Speed Packet Access|HSPA) | Not Yet Available | Korek Telecom Ltd. |
4 | Omnnea | CDMA | Not Yet Available | Omnnea |
5 | Itisaluna | CDMA 2000 1x & EVDO-450,800,1900 MHz | Not Yet Available | Itisaluna |
Israel
In 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 125% over a population estimate of 10.27 million.[65]
The telecom regulator in Israel is Ministry of Communications משרד התקשורת (MOC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mobile Network Operators | ||||
1 | Cellcom | GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 1800 MHz LTE | 2.812 [66] (June 2016) | DIC (41.77%), Public (58.23%) |
2 | Partner | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.700[67] (June 2016) | Free float (69.8%), S.B. Israel Telecom (30.2%) |
3 | Pelephone | 800 MHz CdmaOne, CDMA2000 EV-DO 850/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.260[68] (June 2016) | Bezeq (100%) |
4 | Hot Mobile | 800 MHz iDEN 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.32[69] (September 2013) | HOT (100%) |
5 | Golan Telecom | GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.8 [70] (July 2015) | Private Investors and Iliad SA |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
6 | Rami Levy (using Pelephone) | CDMA2000 EV-DO, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTE | N/A | Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing (100%) |
7 | Home Cellular (using Cellcom) | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE | N/A | Home Center (Fishman Reshatot) |
8 | 019 Telzar (using Partner) | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTE | N/A | |
9 | Cellact (using Pelephone) | CDMA2000 EV-DO, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTE | N/A | Cellact Communication |
Jordan
In March 2016 the penetration rate was estimated at 140% over a population estimate of 14.09 million.[71]
The telecom regulator in Jordan is Telecommunications Regulatory Commission هيئة تنظيم قطاع الاتصالات (TRC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Zain Jordan | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE | 4.94[71] (Q1 2016) | Zain Group |
2 | Orange Jordan | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE | 4.59[71] (Q1 2016) | Orange S.A. |
3 | Umniah | GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTE | 4.55[71] (Q1 2016) | Batelco |
Kenya
The country has 31.1 million subscribers in total, or a 76.9% penetration rate.[72] (September 2013)
The telecom regulator in Kenya is Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Safaricom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ WiMAX 800/1800 MHz LTE | 20.8[72] (Sep 2013) | Vodafone (40%) Public Float (60%) |
2 | Airtel (formerly Zain) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 5.5[72] (Sep 2013) | Bharti Airtel (80%) |
3 | Telkom Kenya (formerly Orange) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 2.2[72] (Sep 2013) | Helios Investment Partners (70%)[73] Kenyan government (30%) |
Kuwait
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 164.7% over a population estimate of 2.6 million.[74]
The telecom regulator in Kuwait is Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Zain | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.688 (Sep 2014)[9] | Zain Group (100%) |
2 | Ooredoo (formerly Wataniya) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 2.327[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (52.5%) |
3 | Viva | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 1.106 | STC (26%) |
Lebanon
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 65.9% over a population estimate of 4.1 million.[75]
The telecom regulator in Lebanon is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Touch | CDMA GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.125 (Sep 2014)[9] | 100% government - management contract: Zain Group |
2 | Alfa | CDMA GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 1.8M[76] (2014) | 100% government - management contract: Orascom Telecom |
Lesotho
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 45.77% over a population estimate of 1.9 million.[77]
The telecom regulator in Lesotho is Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodacom | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA LTE WiMAX | 1.344[39] (Mar 2014) | Sekha-Metsi Consortium (12%), Vodacom (88%) |
2 | Econet Ezi-Cel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS HSDPA | Not Yet Available | Econet Ezi Cel Lesotho (Pty) |
Liberia
At the end of 2013, the penetration rate was estimated at 68.3% over a population estimate of 3.8 million.[78]
The telecom regulator in Liberia is Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lonestar Cell | GSM-900 | 1.299 (Sep 2014)[36] | MTN (60%) |
2 | Cellcom / Orange | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ LTE | 0.997[78] (end 2013) | 100% Orange Côte d'Ivoire (formerly owned by Cellcom Telecommunications) |
3 | Novafone (formerly Comium) | GSM-900 (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 0.236[78] (end 2013) | Comium Services BVI |
4 | Libtelco | ? | 0.005[78] (end 2013) | Liberia Telecommunications Corporation |
Libya
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 169.74% over a population estimate of 6.6 million.[79]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al Madar | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 1.8[80] (February 2007) | State-owned via GPTC |
2 | Free Libyana (formerly Libyana) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.5[80] (February 2007) | State-owned via GPTC |
Madagascar
In 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 42% (9.7 miilions) over a population estimate of 23 millions.[81]
The telecom regulator in Madagascar is Autorité de Régulation des Technologies de Communication (ARTEC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Airtel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 2.56 (April 2013)[82] | Bharti Airtel (100%) |
2 | Telma Mobile | CdmaOne GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA | 1.98 (April 2013) | Distacom Group, Telma SA, Hiridjee group |
3 | Orange | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) | 1.85 (April 2013) | Orange S.A. (40.01%) |
4 | Blueline | LTE | N/A | Blueline |
5 | bip Madagascar | LTE | launched in June 2016 | Blueline (100%) |
Malawi
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 19.32% over a population estimate of 15.9 million.[83]
The telecom regulator in Malawi is Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Airtel (formerly Zain) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 3.5 (Sept 2015) [84] | Bharti Airtel (100%) |
2 | TNM | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 2 (July 2013) [85] | Malawi Telecommunications Limited, Telekom Malaysia |
3 | G-Mobile | GSM | Globally Advanced Integrated Networks,[86] Beryl (South Africa) | |
4 | Lacell | GSM | La Cell Private Limited[87] | |
5 | G-Expresso | GSM | Expresso Telecom Group Limited[87] |
Mali
The country had 7.6 million subscribers in total (in March 2011), or a 50% penetration rate.[88]
The telecom regulator in Mali is Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC et des Postes (AMRTP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 5.0 (March 2011) | Orange S.A. 52.2% |
2 | Sotelma-Malitel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 2.6[89] (March 2011) | Maroc Telecom 51%, local investors 20%, government 19%, staff 10%[90] |
3 | Planor | GSM | licensed in Jan 2012 | Planor (support of Monaco Telecom) |
Mauritania
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.92% over a population estimate of 3.3 million.[91]
The telecom regulator in Mauritania is Autorité de Régulation (ARE).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mauritel | GSM-900 MHz | 1.335 (Dec 2009) | Maroc Telecom (51.5%) |
2 | Chinguitel | CDMA UMTS | 0.160[92] (May 2008) | Sudatel (60%) |
3 | MATTEL | GSM-900 MHz | Not Yet Available | Tunisie Telecom (51%), Mauritanian Investors (49%) |
Mauritius
The country has 0.78 million subscribers in total, or a 60% penetration rate.[93] (September 2007)
The telecom regulator in Mauritius is Information and Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius (ICTA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.628[27] (Dec 2009) | Mauritius Telecom group and Orange S.A. |
2 | Emtel | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.437[94] (Dec 2009) | MIC (50%), Currimjee |
3 | MTML | CdmaOne, EvDo, GSM, UMTS | 0.2 (March 2008) | Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited (MTML) |
Morocco
The country has 31.311 million subscribers in total, or a 113.57% penetration rate.[95] (December 2011)
The telecom regulator in Morocco is Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Telecommunications (ANRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IAM | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, 800/1800 MHz, LTE, LTE-A | 17.126 (dec 2011) | Etisalat (53%), state of Morocco (30%) |
2 | Méditel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 12.035 (dec 2011) | Orange S.A. (49%), FinanceCom+CDG (51%) |
3 | Inwi | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, 1800/2600 MHz, LTE, LTE-A | 7.393 (dec 2011) | Zain Group (31%) |
Mozambique
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 27.19% over a population estimate of 22.95 million.[96]
The telecom regulator in Mozambique is Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações de Moçambique (INCM).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | mcel | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | >5.3[97] | Partially state-owned |
2 | Vodacom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 4.333[39] (Mar 2014) | Vodacom (85%) |
3 | Movitel | GSM | 2[98] (May 2013) | Viettel (70%), SPI (30%)[99] |
Namibia
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.53% over a population estimate of 2.15 million.[100]
The telecom regulator in Namibia is Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTC | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 1.855[101] (Sept 2011) | Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (66%) Portugal Telecom (34%) |
2 | TN Mobile (formerly Cell One, Leo) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.300 (Dec. 2010) | Telecom Namibia Ltd. (100%) |
Niger
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 20.63% over a population estimate of 16.5 million.
The telecom regulator is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et de la Poste (ARTP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Airtel | GSM-900 | 1.341 (June 2009) | Bharti Airtel (90%) |
2 | Sonitel | GSM-900 | 2.5 (Q1 2012) | Sahel-Com, Lap Green overtaken by government[102] |
3 | Orange | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.462[27] (Dec 2009) | Orange S.A. |
4 | Moov | GSM-900 | Not Yet Available | Maroc Telecom |
Nigeria
In September 2013 the penetration rate was estimated at 70% over a population estimate of 168.8 million.[103]
The telecom regulator in Nigeria is Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 62.5 [104] (Sept 2015) | MTN (41.5%) |
2 | Airtel (formerly Zain) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 31.1 [104] (Sept 2015) | Bharti Airtel (20.6%) |
3 | Glo Mobile | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 31.3 [104] (Sept 2015) | Globacom (20.78%) |
4 | Etisalat | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 23.5 [104] (Sept 2015) | Etisalat, Mubadala, Nigerian Investors (15.60%) |
5 | Visafone | CDMA2000 1X | 2.03 [104] (Sept 2015) | Visafone(0.014%) |
6 | Multilinks Telkom | CDMA2000 1X | 0.01 [104] (Sept 2015) | Telkom |
Oman
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 142.19% over a population estimate of 3 million.[105]
The telecom regulator in Oman is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات (TRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Oman Mobile | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 2.72[106] (Dec 2013) | Omantel (99%) |
2 | Ooredoo (formerly Nawras) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.472[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (55%) |
Palestine
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 97.5% over a population estimate of 2.5 million.[107]
The telecom regulator in Palestine is Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PTRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jawwal | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 2.45[108] (Q1 2012) | Paltel (100%) |
2 | Wataniya | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 0.679[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (57%), Palestine Investment Fund (43%) |
Qatar
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 322.52% over a population estimate of 0.8 million.[109]
The telecom regulator in Qatar is Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ooredoo (formerly Qtel) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 2.996[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo |
2 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.372[51] (Sep 2014) | Vodafone (22.95%), Qatari Institutions (37.05%), Free Float (40%) |
La Réunion
This French overseas territory has ? million subscribers in total, or a 74.7% penetration rate.[110] (2008)
The telecom regulator in La Réunion is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
? | SRR | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | SFR |
? | Orange | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | Orange |
? | Outremer | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | Not Yet Available | Outremer Telecom |
Rwanda
In December 2013 the penetration rate was estimated at 63.5% over a population estimate of 11.4 million.[111]
The telecom regulator in Rwanda is Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 3.56[112] (Dec 2013) | MTN Group (55%), Crystal Telecom (35%) |
2 | Tigo | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 2.18[112] (Dec 2013) | MIC (87.5%) |
3 | Airtel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ LTE | 0.96[112] (Dec 2013) | Bharti (100%) |
- | Rwandatel | CdmaOne GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS | [113] (license revoked Apr 2011) | LAP Green Networks (80%) |
São Tomé and Príncipe
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 57.94% over a population estimate of 0.18 million.[114]
The telecom regulator in São Tomé and Príncipe is Autoridade Geral de Regulação (AGER).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CST | GSM-900 | 0.078[21] (Sept 2009) | Portugal Telecom (51%) |
Saudi Arabia
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 162.6% over a population estimate of 26.1 million.[115]
The telecom regulator in Saudi Arabia is Communications and Information Technology Commission هيئة الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات (CITC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | STC | 2G :GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G :900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 4G FD-LTE :1800 MHz 4G TD-LTE :2300 MHz | 19.914[116] (Q3 2010) | 70% state owned and 30% private |
2 | Mobily | 2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G :2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 4G TD-LTE:2600 MHz 4G FD-LTE:1800 MHz | 15.06[116] (Q3 2010) | Etisalat (25%) |
3 | Zain | 2G:GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G:900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 4G FD-LTE:2100/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A], VoLTE Wi-Fi : VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) support : Voice, SMS and MMS | 11.40 (Dec 2015) | Zain Group (37%) |
4 | Bravo | iDEN | 0.196 (Sept2009) | STC |
5 | Virgin mobile KSA | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE | ||
6 | Lebara KSA | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2600 MHz TD-LTE |
Senegal
At the end of December 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 110,74%, over a population estimate of 13,5 millions.[117]
The telecom regulator in Senegal is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS | 8.415[117] (31 Dec 2015) | Sonatel, Orange S.A. (52.2%) |
2 | Tigo | GSM-900 UMTS, HSPA+ | 3.355[117] (31 Dec 2015) | MIC (100%) |
3 | Expresso | CDMA GSM-900/1800 UMTS | 3.188[117] (31 Dec 2015) | Sudatel |
Seychelles
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 245% over a population estimate of 0.09 million.[118]
The telecom regulator in Seychelles is Department of Information Communications Technology (ICT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Airtel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | Not Yet Available | Bharti Airtel |
2 | Cable & Wireless | GSM-900 MHz | Not Yet Available | Cable & Wireless |
Sierra Leone
The country has 0.8 million subscribers in total, or a 13.23% penetration rate.[119] (2007)
The telecom regulator in Sierra Leone is National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Africell | GSM-900 UMTS | 2.9[120] (feb 2015) | Lintel Limited |
2 | Orange | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.644[121] (Feb 2012) | Orange (100%) [15] |
3 | Sierratel | CDMA | Not Yet Available | government (100%), managed by MDIC[122] |
Comium | GSM-900/1800 WiMAX | 0.650[123] (2009) | Comium licence revoked since oct 2014,[124] while NATCOM managers have been sacked in 2015[125] | |
GreenN | GSM | Not Yet Available | Ambitel (LapGreen) licence revoked since sept 2014[126] |
Somalia
As of 2009, dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest developing in the region, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. Internet via satellite also had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year.[127]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hormuud | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 2.38[128] (Q4 2015) | Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc |
2 | Telcom Somalia | GSM 2100 MHz UMTS | 1.00[128] (Q4 2015) | Haatif Telecom Somalia |
3 | Telesom Mobile | GSM 2100 MHz UMTS | 0.80[128] (Q4 2015) | Telesom Group |
4 | Nationlink | GSM-900 | 0.71[128] (Q4 2015) | Bintel |
5 | Somtel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.46[128] (Q4 2015) | Dahabshiil |
6 | Golis Telecom Somalia | GSM-900 | 0.24[128] (Q4 2015) | Golis Telecom Somalia, Gaani Wireless |
7 | Somafone | GSM-900 | 0.20[128] (Q4 2015) | Somali Telecom Group |
8 | Netco | GSM-900 | Not Yet Available | Somali Telecom Group |
South Africa
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 99.6% over a population estimate of 49 million.[129]
The telecom regulator in South Africa is Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodacom | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE WiMAX | 31.520[39] (Mar 2014) | Vodafone (65%) |
2 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 21.224[36] (Sep 2014) | MTN Group |
3 | Cell C | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 6.9[130] (June 2009) | Oger Telecom in process of diluting it's 70% stake to 27%
Blue Label Telecoms is planning to acquire a 30% stake in Cell C[131] |
4 | Telkom | GSM-1800 (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.8[132] (March 2014) | Telkom |
South Sudan
The country has 1 million subscribers in total, or an 8% penetration rate.[133]
The telecom regulator in South Sudan is Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services (MOTPS).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.787[36] (Sep 2014) | MTN Group |
2 | Zain | GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.664[9] (Sep 2014) | Zain Group |
3 | Sudani | GSM (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | Not Yet Available | Sudatel[not operationally active] |
4 | Vivacell (NOW) | GSM-900/1800 MHz | Not Yet Available | Fattouch Investment Group (75%), Wawat Securities (25%)[134] |
5 | Gemtel | GSM-900/1800 MHz | Not Yet Available | Lap Green Networks (80%) |
Sudan
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 42.3% over a population estimate of 45 million.[135]
The telecom regulator in Sudan is National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Zain | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE | 11.095[9] (Sep 2014) | Zain Group (100%) |
2 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 8.474[36] (Sep 2014) | MTN Group (85%) |
3 | Sudani | CDMA GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | Not Yet Available | Sudatel |
4 | Canar | CdmaOne | Not Yet Available | Etisalat (82%) |
Swaziland
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 13.73% over a population estimate of 10.37 million.[136]
The telecom regulator in Swaziland is Swaziland Communications Commission (SCCom).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.928 (Sep 2014)[36] | MTN Group (30%) |
Syrian Arab Republic
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 46.6% over a population estimate of 22.5 million.[137]
The telecom regulator in Syrian Arab Republic is Syrian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (STRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN (formerly Areeba) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 5.676 (Sep 2014)[36] | MTN Group (75%) |
2 | Syriatel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 7.1 [138] (Aug 2014) | Syriatel |
Tanzania (United Republic of)
In March 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 65% [139] over a population estimate of 51 million.
The telecom regulator in Tanzania is Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodacom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 12.17 [139] (March 2015) | Vodacom (82.2%) |
2 | Airtel (formerly Zain) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 9.70 [139] (March 2015) | Bharti Airtel (60%) |
3 | Tigo | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ LTE | 9.26 [139] (March 2015) | MIC (100%) |
4 | ZANTEL | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.74 [139] (March 2015) | Etisalat (51%) and Zanzibar Telecom Ltd |
5 | TTCL Mobile | CDMA | 0.30 [139] (March 2015) | |
6 | Benson Informatics | CDMA | 0.0005[139] (March 2015) | |
7 | MyCell | CDMA-800 | Not Yet Available | Quality Group Ltd |
8 | Excellentcom | GSM | Not Yet Available | Hits Telecom |
9 | Egotel (Lacell) | UMTS | Not Yet Available | Bitmap (65%), J&AK Group (35%) |
10 | Smart | Not Yet Available | ||
11 | Smile Communications | 4G TD-LTE | Not Yet Available | |
12 | Halotel | GSM UMTS | Launched October 15, 2015. | Viettel Tanzania Limited (Subsidiary of Viettel Group[140][141]) |
Togo
In June 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 60.7% over a population estimate of 7.2 million.[142]
The telecom regulator in Togo is Autorité de Règlementation des secteurs de Postes et de Télécommunications (ART&P).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Togocel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 2.751 (4Q 2014) | Togo Telecom (state owned) |
2 | Moov | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 1.648 (4Q 2014) | Etisalat |
Tunisia
The country has 11.2 million subscribers in total, or a 105.8% penetration rate.[143] (Sep 2010)
The telecom regulator in Tunisia is Instance Nationale des Télécommunications (INT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ooredoo (formerly Tunisiana) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 7.375[64] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (75%) |
2 | Tunisie Telecom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 5.04 [144] (March 2008) | Tunisie Télécom Group (65%), Tecom DIG (35%) [143] |
3 | Orange | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 0.53 | Orange S.A., Divona |
Turkey
Turkey has 71.7 million subscribers in total, or an 94.34% penetration rate. (2015)
The telecom regulator in Turkey is Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK : Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Iletisim Kurumu).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turkcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 34.000 [145] (Q2 2015) | TeliaSonera (37.09%), Cukurova Group (13.81%), Alfa Group (13.22%), MV Holding (1.18%), 34.70% in minoritaries |
2 | Vodafone (Formerly Telsim) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 21.000[51] (Q2 2015) | Vodafone (100%) |
3 | Turk Telekom (Formerly Avea, Aria, Aycell) | GSM 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 16.700 [145] (Q2 2015) | Türk Telekom (100%) |
Uganda
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 30.78% over a population estimate of 34.6 million.[146]
The telecom regulator in Uganda is Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | CDMA GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 2600 MHz TD-LTE WiMAX | 10.181[36] (Sept 2014) | MTN Group (96%) |
2 | Airtel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 4.6 [147] (April 2013) | Bharti Airtel (100%) |
3 | Africell | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz & 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800 MHz LTE & 2600 MHz LTE | 1.8 [27] (November 2016) | Africell Holding (95%) |
Warid (Bought by Airtel in 2013) http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/Editorial/Airtel-buys-Warid-Telecom--/689360-1756308-57hp40z/index.html | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA WiMAX | 2.8 [147] (April 2013) | Airtel Africa | |
4 | UT Mobile | CdmaOne GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 1.0(July 2016) | Uganda Telecom Limited |
5 | Essar | GSM (GPRS) | Not Yet Available | Essar Group (90%) |
6 | Smart Telecom | unknown | uses Sure Telecom licence[148] | Smart Telecom |
United Arab Emirates
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 230.6% over a population estimate of 5.15 million.[149]
The telecom regulator in United Arab Emirates is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority الهيئة العامة لتنظيم قطاع الاتصالات (TRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Etisalat | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800,2600 MHz LTE | 8.92 [150] (April 2013) | UAE Federal Government (40%) and public shareholders (60%) |
2 | du | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800,1800 MHz LTE | 7.6 [151] (Q1 2014) | UAE Federal Government (39.5%), Mubadala Development Company (19.75%), TECOM Investments (19.5%), and public shareholders (21.25%) |
Yemen
In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 38.4% over a population estimate of 24.1 million.[152]
The telecom regulator in Yemen is Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Spacetel | GSM-900 MHz | 5.300[36] (Sep 2014) | MTN Group (85%) |
2 | Sabafon | GSM-900 MHz | 3.65[153] (Sept 2012) | Yemen Mobile Phone Company, Batelco (26.942%) |
3 | Yemen Mobile | CDMA2000/1x | 2.180 (2008–2009) | Yemen Mobile |
3 | HiTS-UNITEL (Y) | GSM-900 MHz | 0.281 (2008–2009) | HiTS-UNITEL |
Zambia
In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 62% over a population estimate of 13.9 million.[154]
The telecom regulator in Zambia is Zambia Information & Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTN | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ | 4.447[36] (Sep 2014) | MTN Group |
2 | Airtel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 4.04[155] (May 2014) | Bharti Airtel (78.88%) |
3 | ZAMTEL | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 1.2 (Dec 2011) | Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd |
Zimbabwe
In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 74.7% to 9.037 million subscribers.[156]
The telecom regulator in Zimbabwe is Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Econet | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE WiMAX | 5.686[157] (February 2012) | Econet Wireless (Private) Limited |
2 | Telecel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 1.875 [157] (February 2012) | VimpelCom Ltd (60%) |
3 | Net*One | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA LTE | 1.456[157] (February 2012) | NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Ltd (government) |
See also
- List of mobile network operators worldwide
- List of mobile network operators of the Americas
- List of mobile network operators of Europe
- List of mobile network operators of the Asia Pacific region
- List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
- Mobile country code
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