Companies

TelCell is a telecommunications company operating in Sint Maarten. Established in the late 20th century, the company provides a range of services, including mobile, internet, and data services, to the residents and businesses of the island. TelCell is a subsidiary of the United Telecommunication Services (UTS), a government-owned corporation based in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Telcom (Somalia) is a prominent telecommunications network operator in Somalia, known for being the first major privately owned company to provide telecommunications services nationwide. The company is headquartered in Bakaara Market, Mogadishu, with representative offices in Dubai, UAE, and London, UK. These offices handle accounting, international relations, and carrier services. The company was led by Chairman Mohamed Sheikh, with Said Olow as General Manager, Hassan Ibrahim Mursal as CTO, and Omar Hussein Adan as Chief Transmission Officer. Telcom (Somalia) employed approximately 750 staff...

Tele2 Eesti AS, previously known as Ritabell, is an Estonian telecommunications company owned by the Swedish company, Tele2. The company was founded in 1995 and has its main office located in Tallinn. Initially, it was established as a joint venture between the Estonian telecommunications company Levicom and the Swedish company Millicom International Cellular. The company was initially named AS Ritabell, with Levicom owning 52% of the shares and Millicom owning the remaining 48%. In 1998, Millicom's stake in Ritabell was sold to NetCom Systems AB, another Swedish telecommunications company...

With 17 million customers in nine countries, Tele2 is one of Europe’s fastest growing mobile telecom operators. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, content services and global IoT solutions. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in Sweden in 1993, Tele2 has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers.

Tele2 has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm since 1996.

Tele2 Latvia is a telecommunications company operating in Latvia. The company is a subsidiary of Tele2 AB, a Swedish multinational telecommunications company. Tele2 Latvia was established in 2000 and has since been one of the largest nationwide Mobile Network Operators in the country. The company provides a range of telecommunications services, including mobile and fixed connectivity, data network services, TV, streaming and global Internet of Things services.

Tele2 Lietuva is a telecommunications company operating in Lithuania. The company was established in 2002 as a subsidiary of the Swedish multinational telecommunications company, Tele2 AB. Ownership of Tele2 Lietuva is maintained by its parent company, Tele2 AB, which holds a majority stake in the firm.

Tele2 Netherlands, a subsidiary of the Swedish telecommunications company Tele2 AB, has played a significant role in the Dutch telecommunications landscape. Tele2 AB was founded in Sweden in 1993 by Jan Stenbeck and has since expanded its operations across Europe, challenging traditional telecom monopolies and offering innovative solutions in mobile and fixed connectivity, telephony, data network services, TV, streaming, and global IoT solutions (Tele2, n.d.). Tele2 Netherlands was part of this expansion, aiming to disrupt the Dutch market with competitive pricing and advanced technology. In...

Tele2 Russia is a telecommunications company that has been operating in Russia since 2003. Originally founded by Swedish Tele2, it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Rostelecom as of 2020. The company's operations began in Russia in the early 2000s, with Tele2 providing services in 12 regions within its first two years. In 2013, the Swedish group Tele2 sold its Russian subsidiary to the VTB Group, which later sold 50% of Tele2 Russia shares to a consortium of private investors and 5% to Sogaz insurance group. In 2014, Rostelecom and Tele2 Russia integrated their mobile assets into a joint...

Tele2 Sweden is a prominent telecommunications company based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was established in 1993 by the Investment AB Kinnevik company. Originally, Tele2 started as Comvik, an alternative mobile phone operator to the state-owned company Televerket. In 1986, it expanded its services to include cable television through Kabelvision AB. By 1991, it had become Sweden's first commercial Internet service provider, Swipnet, which later rebranded as Tele2. The brand consolidated its services under the Tele2 brand for fixed-line services and Comviq for mobile services in 1997. Tele2...

Telecel Centrafrique SA is a telecommunications company operating in the Central African Republic. It was established in the year 1986, and it provides a range of communication services to the residents of the region. The company's ownership structure is complex, with multiple stakeholders involved. However, the major share of the company is held by the Planor Afrique Group, which is a multinational conglomerate with diverse interests in the telecommunications sector. The Planor Afrique Group acquired a significant stake in Telecel CAR in the year 2007, and since then, it has been the...

Telecel Faso is a prominent telecommunications network provider based in Burkina Faso. The company was established in January 2000 with the purpose of providing comprehensive telecommunication services across the country. The ownership of Telecel Faso Planor Afrique is shared between Planor Afrique and Telecel International, a strategic alliance between local and international telecommunication entities.

Telecel Mali is a telecommunications operator based in the West African nation of Mali. Established in 2002, the company provides a range of mobile telecommunication services to the Malian market. Telecel Mali is a subsidiary of the Planor Afrique Group, a multinational conglomerate involved in various sectors including telecommunications. Planor Afrique Group maintains majority ownership, reflecting its strategic investment in the telecommunications sector across the African continent.

Telecel Zimbabwe, a prominent mobile telecommunications network service provider, began its operations in 1998. It was initially formed as a partnership between Telecel International, a subsidiary of Cairo-based Orascom Telecom Company, and the Empowerment Corporation, a consortium of Zimbabwean business organisations. Over the years, the company underwent changes in ownership, with ZARNet, a government entity, acquiring a 60% shareholding. This acquisition was part of the government's strategy to increase its stake in the telecommunications sector. Telecel Zimbabwe is headquartered in Harare...

BH Telecom is a leading telecommunications company based in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Established in 1992, the company has played a pivotal role in the country's telecommunications sector. BH Telecom is primarily owned by the government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which holds a majority stake. The rest of the company's ownership is distributed among several smaller shareholders.

SK Telecom (SK텔레콤 or 에스케이텔레콤) (Sunkyong Telecom) is a wireless telecommunications service provider in the Republic of Korea. The company began operations in 1984 as Korea Mobile Telecommunications Services Corp (한국 이동 통신 서비스), initially as a subsidiary of state-owned Korea Telecom (KT) until privatisation in 1993. By 1994 SK Group (then Sunkyong Group) had acquired a majority shareholding. The company joined the SK Group in January 1997 and changed its name to SK Telecom in March of that year.

SK Telecom began operations providing 1G AMPS services, achieving national coverage by 1991, and...

We Telecom Egypt is a primary telecommunications company in Egypt, originating from the first telegraph line established in the country in 1854. The company, initially called the Arab Republic of Egypt National Telecommunication Organization (ARENTO), was renamed to Telecom Egypt in 1998. It is a joint stock company, with the government maintaining full ownership. In 2001, Telecom Egypt established TE Data, its data communications and ISP arm, and also began acquiring shares in Vodafone Egypt, eventually owning 44.95% of the company. In 2017, Telecom Egypt launched its mobile service, branded...

Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL) is a telecommunications company operating in Fiji. Established in 1996, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), a publicly listed company on the South Pacific Stock Exchange.

Telecom Mongolia, also known as Mongolia Telecom Company (MTC), was established in 1992 following a restructuring of the Ministry of Communications from the Communist era and the privatisation of phone services. MTC, now known as Information Communications Network LLC or NetCo, is primarily state-owned, with the majority of shares retained by the government. South Korean telecommunications operator, KT (formerly Korea Telecom), owns a 40% stake in the company, while a small fraction of shares, 5.56%, are publicly traded.

Telecom Niue Limited is the primary telecommunications provider in Niue, a small island country in the South Pacific. The company was established in 2016, taking over from the previous provider, Telecom New Zealand. It is a wholly state-owned enterprise under the Niue Government, which maintains full control and ownership. Telecom Niue was formed to manage and operate telecommunications services on the island, ensuring affordability and high quality for residents and businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of telecom services, including mobile, broadband, and fixed-line services.

Telefonia Mobile Sammarinese (TMS) (San Marino Telecom) is the sole telecommunications service provider operating in San Marino, following the exit of Prima in 2016. The company has been operational since 1999 and is a joint venture 51% owned by Telecom Italia Group, and 49% state owned.

O2 is a telecommunications company that operates in Germany, among other countries. The company was founded 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 later rebranded as BT Cellnet. The company was spun off from the BT Group in 2002 to form a new holding company, mmO2 plc, which introduced the new "O2" brand for the businesses. In 2005, mmO2 plc was renamed O2 plc.

In 2006, O2 plc was purchased by the Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica for £18 billion. O2 plc was renamed...

Telefónica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world by market capitalization and number of customers with a comprehensive offering and quality of connectivity that is delivered over world class fixed, mobile and broadband networks. As a growing company it prides itself on providing a differential experience based both on its corporate values and a public position that defends customer interests.

The company has a significant presence in 20 countries and 344 million accesses around the world. Telefónica has a strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, where the...

As family-owned company the Telegärtner Group has developed to an international network of affiliated companies specialising in intermediate and end products for telecommunications and data communications for customers with the most exacting demands for high-tech applications over the last 70 years.

Since the company was set up in 1945 Telegärtner has seen steady growth and has continually expanded its range in response to market demands. The company is now one of the top addresses for coaxial connectors, network components, high-precision turned parts, plastic injection mouldings, industrial...

A1 Telekom Austria, often referred to as A1, is a leading telecommunications operator in Austria, offering both fixed and mobile network services. The company's roots trace back to Austria's first GSM mobile phone network which began testing in 1992 and launched commercial operations in 1994 under the name Mobilkom Austria. Originally, it was part of the Austrian state-owned PTT agency Post- und Telegraphenverwaltung (PTV, ÖPT) until it was separated into its own entity in 1996. After a merger with A1 Telekom Austria Group in July 2010, it started operating under its current name. A1 Telekom...

Telekom Austria AG, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, is a leading provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 24 million customers, currently operating in seven countries: Austria and Slovenia (A1), Bulgaria (Mobiltel), Belarus (velcom), Croatia (Vipnet), the Republic of Serbia (Vip mobile) and the Republic of Macedonia (one.Vip). The decision was made to rebrand to A1 Telekom Austria Group in harmonisation with its subsidiaries, with the rebranding process completing in November 2017.

Offering communications, payment and...

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) is a prominent telecommunications company in Malaysia, tracing its origins back to the establishment of the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946. Initially, the company provided fixed-line, radio, and television broadcasting services across the country. In 1968, the Telecommunications Department of Malaya merged with the Telecommunications Department of Sabah and Sarawak to form the Telecommunications Department of Malaysia, also known as Jabatan Telekom Malaysia (JTM). On October 12, 1984, it was rebranded as Telekom Malaysia. TM is a publicly traded...

Telekom Romania Mobile Communications S.A., a mobile network company in Romania, was wholly owned by OTE, which is controlled by Deutsche Telekom. The company operated under the Telekom brand and was initially launched as Cosmorom in 1999. In 2004, ownership transitioned to Greek OTE. Telekom Romania Mobile had a market share of about 15% with 3.5 million subscribers as of July 2021. The company operated alongside Telekom Romania Communications, which traces its origins back to ROM-POST-TELECOM, later renamed Romtelecom. Both companies were unified under the Telekom brand in 2014. On November...

Telekom Slovenije is a telecommunications company based in Slovenia, with its headquarters in Ljubljana. The company was founded in 1994 when PTT Slovenija separated postal and telecommunication activities, transferring all telecommunication infrastructure to the newly established Telekom Slovenije. The Slovenian state, which initially held a significant stake in the company, announced its intention to sell its 73 percent stake in Telekom Slovenije in 2013.

Telemach Croatia is a prominent telecommunications company that operates within Croatia. The company was established in May 2004 and previously known as Tele2 Hrvatska until November 2020. The company is a subsidiary of the United Group, a prominent telecommunications and media operator in South East Europe.