Companies

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...

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. 

M1 Limited, commonly known as M1, is a telecommunications company based in Singapore. It was founded in August 1994 as a consortium known as MobileOne. The founding stakeholders included Cable & Wireless plc, Hong Kong Telecom, Keppel Telecommunications, and Singapore Press Holdings. M1 was the first company, outside of the government-owned Singtel, to acquire a cellular license in May 1995, and it was one of three companies to receive a paging license from the Telecommunications Authority of Singapore. The company was listed on the Singapore Exchange from 2002 until its delisting in 2019 and...

T-2 is a prominent telecommunications provider in Slovenia, established on 11 May 2004. The company is headquartered in Ljubljana and has been a significant player in the Slovenian telecom market. T-2 offers a variety of services, including mobile and fixed telephony, internet, and television, leveraging advanced technologies such as VDSL, FTTH, and UMTS network roaming. The company operates its own network infrastructure in major Slovenian cities and was the first ISP in Slovenia to offer VDSL and Triple Play services over its FTTH network. In August 2024, T-2 was acquired by Telemach, a part...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, part of the Africell Group, is a mobile telecommunications operator that entered the Angolan market to invigorate the telecommunications sector. Africell Group, a US-owned company, operates across several African countries, including Uganda, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company was granted a licence to operate in Angola in January 2021, becoming the country's fourth telecom operator. Africell aimed to stimulate competition, improve service quality, and introduce innovative pricing strategies. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19...

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 RDC, also known as Africell Congo, is a private telecommunications company operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Africell is a subsidiary of the Lebanese firm Lintel Holding and launched its operations in the DRC in 2012. The company initially started its services in Kinshasa and later expanded to other regions, including Katanga and Kongo Central in 2013, Kikwit and Bandundu in 2020, and Kasaï in 2022 or 2023. By the end of 2023, Africell had expanded its services to the eastern regions of the DRC, including Goma, Bukavu, Uvira, and Kalemie. As of 2023, Africell...

Africell Sierra Leone, a leading mobile communications and technology company, launched its services in Sierra Leone in 2005. The company quickly established itself as the nation's most popular and trusted brand, providing a mix of reliable and affordable data, voice, and SMS products. Africell has been instrumental in improving lifestyles and creating opportunities through mobile money and other technology services. The company has also been active in promoting local talent and investing in education and environmental initiatives across the country. Africell Sierra Leone employs over 350...

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...

Bharti Airtel, commonly known as Airtel, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in India. It was incorporated on July 7, 1995, initially under the name Bharti Cellular Limited, before adopting its current name. The company has expanded its services globally, operating in 17 South Asian and African countries. Airtel is recognised as one of the top three mobile operators worldwide and the largest integrated communications solutions provider in India. It offers a diverse range of services, including high-speed broadband, digital payments, and enterprise solutions. Airtel's journey...

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...

Airtel Madagascar is a telecommunications company operating in Madagascar. It is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, an Indian multinational telecommunications services company headquartered in New Delhi. Bharti Airtel Limited was founded by Sunil Mittal in 1984 and operates in 18 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company provides a range of telecommunications services including 5G, 4G, and LTE Advanced services, fixed-line broadband, and voice services. Airtel Madagascar, as part of the Airtel brand, is supported by Bharti Airtel Limited's strategic management of outsourcing all...

Airtel Malawi is a telecommunications company operating in Malawi. The company began operations in 2007 as Celtel, quickly becoming branded as Zain in August 2008, following Celtel International's acquisition by Zain Group. The company is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, an Indian multinational telecommunications services company based in New Delhi. Airtel Malawi was established as part of Bharti Airtel's expansion into Africa, which saw the parent company acquire the African operations of Zain Telecom in June 2010. This acquisition made Bharti Airtel the world's fifth largest wireless...

Airtel Niger, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company, has a significant presence in Niger's telecommunications sector. The company was established in Niger in 2011 through the acquisition of Celtel, which was later rebranded as Zain. Airtel Niger has grown to become a major player in the Nigerien mobile market, offering a range of mobile voice and data services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, and 4G services. As of 2018, Airtel Niger held a dominant market share of 47%, with over 4 million subscribers. The company's operations have been marked by a...