Companies

KT Corporation, originally known as Korea Telecom, is a South Korean telecommunications company established in 1981. The company, once entirely state-owned, was the first of its kind in South Korea and has been instrumental in the development of the nation's information technology sector. The National Pension Service of South Korea is currently the largest shareholder, holding 12.19% of shares, but it has no managerial control over the company. In 1994, KT divested its wireless affiliate, Korea Mobile Telecom, but reentered the wireless market in 1997 with the establishment of PCS carrier...

2J is a worldwide supplier of antenna solutions for Automotive, Marine, Telematic, Automation and M2M markets. 2J utilise a plethora of modern engineering tools, from network analysers and anechoic chambers, to simulation software and 3D printers. These tools help reduce design phases, and enable us to react to customers’ needs promptly and efficiently.

Over the past decade, 2J has established itself as a market leader within the antenna industry. Initially in developing a diverse range of products and subsequently on undertaking bespoke antenna projects for such high profile companies as...

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) (شركة الإمارات للاتصالات المتكاملة) is a public joint stock company established in Dubai in 2005, commercially rebranded as du in February 2007. It is one of the two main telecom operators in the United Arab Emirates, offering fixed line, mobile telephony, internet, and digital television services. The company also provides carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite service for broadcasters, contributing to the economic and social transformation of the UAE. Du started its operations under EITC, incorporated...

M1 Limited, commonly known as M1, is a telecommunications company based in Singapore. The company was founded in 1994, initially under the consortium name MobileOne. Its founding shareholders included notable entities such as Cable & Wireless plc, Hong Kong Telecom, Keppel Telecommunications, and Singapore Press Holdings. M1 was the first firm outside of the government-owned Singtel to acquire a cellular licence in Singapore. The company went public in 2002, trading on the Singapore Exchange until 2019.

M1 is currently a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation and Singapore Press Holdings, which...

O2 UK, officially known as Telefonica UK Limited, is a telecommunications services provider operating in the United Kingdom. The company was established on 7 January 1985 as Cellnet, a joint venture between BT Group and Securicor. In 1999, BT Group acquired Securicor's share of Cellnet, and the company was rebranded as BT Cellnet. In 2002, BT Group spun off its wireless division to form a new holding company, mmO2 plc, which introduced the "O2" brand. In 2005, mmO2 plc was renamed O2 plc. In 2006, O2 plc was acquired by the Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica for £18 billion. 

EE, previously known as Everything Everywhere, is a British mobile network operator and internet service provider operating under the BT Group. The company was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and France Télécom (now Orange S.A.) and was rebranded as EE in 2012, coinciding with the launch of the UK's first 4G mobile network. EE became a part of BT's consumer division in April 2018, following its acquisition by BT in January 2016. The company operates under three brands: BT, EE, and Plusnet. Its headquarters were initially in Hatfield, England, but now its main...

2degrees is a telecommunications provider based in New Zealand. The entity began its operations on 4 August 2009, following nine years of planning. The company provides prepaid and pay-monthly mobile services, along with fixed-line phone and broadband services. The current ownership of 2degrees lies with Voyage Australia Pty Limited, making it part of the Vocus Group. Until 1 June 2022, the majority of the ownership was held by US-based Trilogy International Partners. The company's initial establishment was as NZ Communications Limited in 2001 by Simon "Tex" Edwards. In 2007, the company...

4ka is a mobile network operator based in Slovakia. It operates under the mobile country code (MCC) 231 and the mobile network code (MNC) 04. The company provides a range of telecommunication services including voice, data, and messaging services. It employs 4G LTE technology for its network infrastructure, providing high-speed internet access to its customers. The company was established in 2006 and has since grown to become a significant player in the Slovak telecommunications market. It has a broad customer base, serving both individual consumers and businesses. The ownership of 4ka is...

5BB GlobalNet is a telecommunications company operating in Myanmar. The firm was established in 2017 by Global Technology Group, a leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company in Myanmar. Global Technology Group owns and operates 5BB Broadband, providing high-speed internet services across the country. The company is committed to improving the digital infrastructure in Myanmar and contributing to the nation's technological advancement.

7acht is a telecommunications network operating in Liechtenstein. The company was established to provide comprehensive telecommunication services within the region. It is owned by Swiss Salt Mobile SA.

9mobile is a prominent telecommunications network that operates within Nigeria. The company was originally established in 2001 as EMTS Limited and later rebranded as 9mobile following a change in ownership. In 2018, Teleology Holdings, led by Adrian Wood, former CEO of MTN Nigeria, acquired a majority stake in the company. However, Teleology exited its stake in the company in 2019.

Previously owned and branded as Etisalat, in July 2017 the company launched its new brand identity – 9mobile, with an unveiling of the new name and logo.

Afghan Wireless Communication Company, also known as Afghan Wireless and AWCC, is the first wireless communications company in Afghanistan. It was founded in 1998 by Afghan-American telecommunications entrepreneur Ehsan Bayat. The company is a joint venture of Telephone Systems International and the Afghan Ministry of Communications, with the latter owning a 20% stake. Afghan Wireless is headquartered in Kabul and provides 4G LTE and other services, such as internet and mobile payments to subscribers across Afghanistan's 34 provinces. In 1998, Bayat secured an exclusive license from the...

Africell Angola is a subsidiary of the Africell Group, a telecommunications company with a strong presence across Africa. The company was established in 2001 by US entrepreneur Ziad Dalloul, and it expanded its operations to Angola in 2021. Africell Angola's establishment followed a competitive international public tender process, and it has since become a significant player in the country's telecommunications sector. The Africell Group, which is headquartered in London, owns Africell Angola. The company was awarded a national telecommunications license in Angola in February 2021, activated...

Africell Gambia is a telecommunications company that began operations in Gambia in 2001. It is part of the Africell Group, a mobile technology company founded by US entrepreneur Ziad Dalloul. Africell Gambia has been the leading provider in the country since 2006, offering 2G, 3G, and 4G services. The company is known for its comprehensive territorial coverage, with services available to almost the entire Gambian population. The Africell Group, while headquartered in London, is US-owned and operates in several African countries. However, its presence in Gambia is particularly significant as...

Africell was established in 2001 in Africa, shaped by traditional African values, placing the communities in its markets at the heart and soul of its business. The company is a subsidiary of the Lebanon-based Lintel Group of Companies.

Africell is one of the fastest-growing mobile telecommunications operators in Africa. It has established itself as the number one provider in Gambia and Sierra Leone and is rapidly growing its newer operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where it acquired Orange Uganda.

Africell Holding owns 100% of Africell’s operations in Gambia...

Africell DRC is a subsidiary of Africell Group, a telecommunications company with a significant presence in Africa. The company was founded in 2001 by US entrepreneur Ziad Dalloul and has since expanded its operations across several African countries. Africell DRC began its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo in November 2012 and has since grown to become a key player in the country's telecommunications sector. Africell Group, the parent company, is US-owned and operates from its headquarters in London.

Africell Sierra Leone is a telecommunications company operating in Sierra Leone, and is part of the Africell Group. The Africell Group was founded in 2001 by US entrepreneur Ziad Dalloul, with Africell Sierra Leone commencing operations in 2005. The company is US-owned and its group headquarters are situated in London, United Kingdom. Africell Sierra Leone has established a strong market position within the country, becoming one of the leading mobile network providers.

Africell Sierra Leone's network covers more than 92% of the population in Sierra Leone. The company has been the market...

Africell Uganda is a subsidiary of Africell Group, a mobile technology company providing voice, messaging, data, mobile money and other integrated telecoms services. Africell was founded in 2001 by US entrepreneur Ziad Dalloul and is US-owned. The company, headquartered in London, has a presence in several African countries, including The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.

Africell entered the Ugandan market in 2014, after acquiring Orange Uganda. The company served approximately 1.1 million active subscribers with 3G and 4G services until October 2021, when it...

Airtel Congo is a telecommunications company operating in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). It is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, an Indian multinational company providing telecommunications and mobile money services across Africa. Airtel Africa is majority owned by Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company. Airtel Congo's establishment was a result of Bharti Airtel's acquisition of Zain's mobile operations in 15 African countries in 2010. This acquisition made Airtel the world's fifth-largest wireless carrier by subscriber base at the time. The company offers mobile voice...

Airtel Gabon is a branch of the Indian multinational telecommunications services company, Bharti Airtel Limited, commonly known as Airtel. The company was formed in 1999 then as Celtel Gabon, until its acquisition by Zain in August 2008 becoming Zain Gabon. June 2010 saw the company change hands again when Bharti Airtel Africa acquired Zain's African operations, with the entire network rebranded in November 2010 to Airtel.

The parent company is based in New Delhi and operates in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. Airtel Gabon provides telecommunications services in Gabon, one of the...

Airtel India, often referred to as Airtel, is a significant player in the Indian telecommunications sector. The company was established as a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, a multinational telecommunications services company based in New Delhi. Airtel provides a range of services including mobile telephony, fixed telephony, broadband, and subscription television services, making it the second largest provider of mobile telephony and the third largest provider of fixed telephony in the country. The brand operates through various subsidiaries such as Bharti Hexacom and Bharti Telemedia, which offer...

Airtel Kenya is a telecommunications company operating in Kenya. It is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, an Indian multinational telecommunications services company based in New Delhi. The parent company, Bharti Airtel, was founded by Sunil Mittal in 1984 and has since grown to operate in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. Airtel Kenya's parent company, Bharti Airtel, was initially established as Bharti Telecom Limited (BTL) in 1984. By the early 1990s, BTL transitioned into the mobile telecom business, launching services in Delhi in 1995 under the brand name AirTel. The company...