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What is a Mobile Network
A Mobile Network is a system that allows users to communicate wirelessly over large geographical areas by using a series of interconnected base stations. Each base station contains large transmitters and receivers which facilitate communication between user devices. Modern day Mobile Networks can be thought of as enormous wireless internet connections, similar in many ways to a simple WiFi modem but on a much grander scale.
Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) are companies who have built and operate their own network infrastructure. This is contrasted to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which are far greater in numbers, who rebrand and sell access to another company's network.
Each MNO operates one or more frequencies called carriers which, not surprisingly, are used 'carry' data through the air. Data are encoded onto a carrier frequency according to a common standard, such as 3G, 4G, or 5G. Each standard details the digital techniques used to encode the data and the antenna techniques used to transmit the carrier, along with detailing how multiple carriers can be operated together to provide greater speed.
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Digicel Group launched its Digicel Curaçao network in April 2006 after the acquisition of state-owned Curaçao Telecom in March 2005. Digicel Group launched in Jamaica in 2001, and has since expanded rapidly spaning across 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific.
Digicel St Barthelemy is a telecommunications company operating in Saint Barthélemy. The company was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien. Initially launched in Jamaica, Digicel expanded its operations to various regions including Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and Trinidad and Tobago. The company has a history of acquisitions, including Cingular Wireless’ Caribbean and Bermudan operations in 2005 and U*Mobile in Guyana in 2007. Digicel St Barthelemy is part of the larger Digicel Group, owned by Denis O'Brien. The company's expansion into various markets has made it a significant...
Free Reunion is a telecommunications company operating in Réunion. The company was established to provide reliable telecommunication services across the island. The ownership of Free Reunion is held by Iliad SA, a prominent French telecommunications company.
Free Mobile St Barthelemy is a telecommunications company operating in Saint Barthélemy. The company provides mobile network services to the local population and visitors on the island.
Moov is a mobile network operating in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The company began operations in 2006 then owned by Atlantique Télécom, only to be acquired by Etisalat shortly after. In 2014 Maroc Telecom took over Etisalat's West African operations comprising of its subsidiaries in Benin, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Niger, the Central African Republic, and Togo. Maroc Telecom holds a direct 84.99% stake in Moov, with the minority shareholder not disclosed.
MTN Cote d'Ivoire is a subsidiary of the South African multinational corporation, MTN Group Limited, and operates as a telecommunications provider in Côte d'Ivoire. The company was established in July 2005 following South African group MTN International (then M-Cell) acquiring Loteny Telecom's (Telecel) mobile phone license who had been providing GSM services in the country since 1996.
Orange Côte d'Ivoire is a leading telecommunications company operating in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The company began operations in October 1996 as Ivoiris de SIM SA, branded as Ivoiris until its acquisition by Orange Group (then France Télécom) in March 2002. Orange Group hold an 85% stake in the company, with the remainder held by Sifcom Group. In 2010 France Télécom invested in incumbent fixed line services provider Côte d’Ivoire Télécom, formally merging operations in 2016.
Orange Reunion is a telecommunications company operating in Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean. The company is a subsidiary of Orange S.A., a French multinational telecommunications corporation. Orange S.A. was formerly known as France Télécom S.A. and is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with a customer base of over 266 million customers worldwide. The Orange brand has been the company's main brand for mobile, landline, internet, and IPTV services since 2006. The company was originally established in the United Kingdom in 1994, before being acquired by France Télécom...
Orange St Barthelemy is a telecommunications company operating in Saint Barthélemy. It is a subsidiary of the multinational telecommunications corporation Orange S.A., which was established in 1988. Ownership of Orange St Barthelemy is held by its parent company, Orange S.A., a French multinational firm listed on the Euronext Paris and the New York Stock Exchange.
SFR Reunion, officially known as Société Réunionnaise du Radiotéléphone, is a telecommunications company that operates within the Réunion islands. Founded in 1995, the company is a subsidiary of the French telecommunications entity, SFR (Société française du radiotéléphone). SFR, the parent company, was established in 1987 by the Compagnie Générale des Eaux (CGE).
Unitel Sao Tome & Principe is a telecommunications company providing services in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. The company was launched in July 2014 after securing an operator licence in 2013. The company is a subsidiary of the Angola-based telecommunications giant, Unitel International Holdings B.V. It operates as a privately held entity, with the majority of its ownership stemming from its parent company.
ZEOP Mobile is a prominent telecommunications network that operates within Réunion, a French overseas department. Founded in the late 2000s, it has established itself as a key player in the local telecommunications industry. The company is a subsidiary of the Millicom Group, a multinational telecommunications and media company headquartered in Luxembourg.
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...
Belarusian Telecommunications Network CSJC began operations in November 2004, and obtained its GSM licence in March 2005. The joint stock company was formed between government-owned Beltelecom, and a now defunct government-owned research firm. In 2008 the company was purchased by Turkcell, with the government retaining a minority share.
