Companies

Digicel Suriname is a telecommunications company operating in Suriname, established in 2007 as part of the Digicel Group's expansion into the South American market. The Digicel Group was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, initially launching in Jamaica before expanding into other Caribbean and global markets. The company is owned by its founder, Denis O'Brien, and has grown to become a significant player in the telecommunications markets of the regions where it operates. Digicel Suriname offers a range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, and 4G...

Digicel Tonga is a telecommunications network operating within the Kingdom of Tonga. It is a subsidiary of Digicel, a Jamaican and Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider. Digicel was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien and has since expanded its operations to 25 markets worldwide. In July 2017, Digicel increased its stake in the Tongan market by purchasing 16.6% of Tonga Cable from the government. The parent company, Digicel, remains under the ownership of Denis O'Brien.

Digicel Trinidad & Tobago is a subsidiary of Digicel, a Caribbean-based telecommunications network. The parent company was established in 2001 by Irish businessman Denis O'Brien, with its initial operations starting in Jamaica. The Trinidad & Tobago branch of Digicel was launched in April 2006, expanding the company's reach in the Caribbean. The ownership of Digicel Trinidad & Tobago is under the umbrella of the Digicel Group, which is privately owned by Denis O'Brien.

Digicel Turks & Caicos is a telecommunications service provider operating in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The company is a subsidiary of Digicel, a Jamaican and Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider founded by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien in 2001. Digicel has a presence in 25 markets worldwide and has had a significant impact on the telecommunications landscape in the Caribbean and Pacific regions. The parent company, Digicel, has undergone several acquisitions and expansions since its inception, and the Turks & Caicos subsidiary forms a part of this extensive...

Digicel Vanuatu is a subsidiary of Digicel, a telecommunications company founded in 2001 by Irish businessman Denis O'Brien. Digicel began its operations in Jamaica and has since expanded its services to various countries across the Caribbean, Central America, and the Pacific. Digicel Vanuatu offers mobile phone network and home entertainment services in Vanuatu, a Pacific island country. The parent company, Digicel, has undergone various acquisitions and expansions over the years, including the purchase of Cingular Wireless’ Caribbean and Bermudan operations in 2005 and the launch of its...

Digicel St Vincent & Grenadines is a telecommunications company operating in Saint Vincent & Grenadines. Established in 2001, the company is a subsidiary of Digicel Group, a leading global communications provider. Digicel St Vincent & Grenadines provides a range of mobile communication services to individual and business customers across the island nation. The company is privately owned, with the majority stake held by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, the founder of Digicel Group.

Digitel, a prominent mobile telecommunications provider in Venezuela, has been a significant player in the country's telecom sector. Established in 1997, the company initially covered only the central region of Venezuela, reaching approximately 44% of the population. In 2006, Digitel was acquired by Telvenco, a company of the Cisneros Group, from Telecom Italia to improve its debt position. This acquisition included a merger with other GSM networks, expanding Digitel's coverage to the entire country. The company has been known for its technological advancements and extensive network coverage...

Dito Telecommunity Corporation, previously known as Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc. or Mislatel, is a telecommunications company operating in the Philippines. Established on April 19, 1998, under Republic Act No. 8627, Mislatel was granted the franchise to construct and operate a telecommunication system throughout the country. The company was rebranded as Dito Telecommunity on July 8, 2019, following a successful bid to become the third major telecommunications provider in the Philippines.

The company is a consortium between Dito CME Holdings Corporation, a subsidiary of the Udenna...

Djezzy, known in Arabic as جازي, is a predominant mobile network operator in Algeria. The company was officially launched on 15 February 2002 after acquiring Algeria's second GSM license in July 2001. Djezzy was initially a subsidiary of the Egyptian company Global Telecom Holding, which itself is a subsidiary of VEON. However, the company underwent significant changes in its ownership structure. In January 2015, Algeria's National Investment Fund (FNI) gained control of 51% of the company's capital, while Global Telecom Holding retained management responsibilities. The shift in ownership...

Djibouti Telecom, previously branded as Evatis, is the sole mobile network operating in Djibouti. The company was formed in September 1999 following the privatisation and merger of the Telecommunications Service of the Office of Post and Telecommunications (OPT) and the International Telecommunications Company of Djibouti (STID).

DNA Oyj is a Finnish telecommunications company, established in 2001. The company provides voice, data, and television services to over 3.5 million subscription customers. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telenor, a Norwegian multinational telecommunications company. The origins of DNA Oyj trace back to the "Suomen 3P" mobile phone operations division of the Finnet group of telephone cooperatives, originally founded in 1921. The company was initially owned by approximately 40 Finnish telephone companies. In 2007, DNA Ltd was formed as a result of mergers between the largest members of the...

DOCOMO PACIFIC Guam is a telecommunications company based in Tamuning, Guam. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Docomo, a Japanese mobile phone operator. The company was established following the merger of Guamcell Communications and HafaTel. In December 2006, it was acquired by NTT Docomo, which itself is a spin-off of the Japanese communication company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. DOCOMO PACIFIC Guam is the largest provider of mobile, television, internet and telephone services to the United States territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. In May 2013, the company expanded...

DOCOMO PACIFIC NMI is a telecommunications company operating in the Northern Mariana Islands.

DST (DataStream Technology) is a telecommunications company operating in Brunei Darussalam. The company was founded in April 1995 and is currently owned by the Royal Family of Brunei. DST is the largest provider of telecommunications services in Brunei and offers a wide range of services including mobile and fixed line telephony, broadband internet, and satellite TV. The company was the first to introduce mobile services in Brunei and has played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.

dtac, formally known as Total Access Communication Public Company Limited, is a telecommunications company based in Thailand. Founded in August 1989, dtac has grown to become one of the largest mobile operators in the country. The company is owned by Telenor Group, a Norwegian multinational telecommunications company, which holds a majority share. Telenor's involvement in dtac began in 2001, and it has since increased its stake to over 65%. The remaining shares are publicly traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

EastLink is a Canadian cable television and telecommunications company, operating under the corporate name of Bragg Communications Inc. The company was established in Amherst, Nova Scotia, in 1969 by the Bragg family, marking it as one of the earliest entities to receive a cable license from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Over the years, EastLink expanded its footprint through a series of acquisitions, including Halifax Cablevision Ltd in 1985, and several other telecommunications companies such as Amtelecom, Persona, Bluewater, Delta, and Coast Cable...

Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) came into being following the merger between Telecom Lesotho and Econet Ezi ~ Cel Lesotho in April 2008. When Eskom Enterprises (Pty) Limited sold its shares to Econet Wireless Global, Econet became a majority shareholder with 70% shareholding while the Government of Lesotho remained with 30%. The Econet Group was established in 1993 by Strive Masiyiwa in Zimbabwe, with the name originally intended to be "Enhanced Communications Network" which was later shortened to Econet. The ownership of Econet Telecom Lesotho is under the Econet Group, which has made...

Econet Wireless Burundi, formerly known as Spacetel Burundi, is a telecommunications company operating in Burundi. The firm, established in 2013, is today a subsidiary of the Econet Wireless Group after purchase from Global Telecom Holding in October 2014. Econet Wireless is a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim. The ownership of Econet Wireless Burundi is held by the parent company, Econet Wireless Group, which is headquartered in South Africa.

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Econet Global, was founded by Strive Masiyiwa in the early 1990s. The company officially launched its network on July 10, 1998, and was listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange on September 17, 1998. It has grown to become Zimbabwe's largest provider of telecommunications services, offering mobile and fixed wireless telephony, internet access, and payment solutions. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has consistently led in innovation and service delivery, maintaining a dominant position in the Zimbabwean telecommunications market.

Eir is the largest telecommunication service provider and third largest mobile network operator in Ireland. Historically the incumbent state-owned operator Bord Telecom Éireann, the company was founded in 1984. In 1999 the company was privatised and listed on the Irish and New York Stock Exchanges, and rebranded as Eircom. Eircell, the company's mobile arm, was sold off in 2001 to rival Vodafone. The company operated without a mobile division until its acquisition of Meteor Mobile Communications Limited (Meteor) in July 2005. The Meteor network had been operational in Ireland since 1998, and...

Elisa Eesti is a telecommunications company operating in Estonia, a subsidiary of the Finnish telecommunications company Elisa Oyj. Elisa Oyj was originally founded as Helsingin Puhelin in 1882 and has undergone several name changes since then, becoming Elisa Communications Oyj in 2000 and finally Elisa Oyj in 2003. The Estonian operations began in 1995 when Radiolinja Eesti AS, under the ownership of Elisa, started operating a GSM network in the country. In 2005, Radiolinja Eesti AS and Uninet AS, providing fixed networks, were merged to form what is now known as Elisa Eesti. The ownership of...

Elisa Suomi, commonly known as Elisa, is a major player in the Finnish telecommunications sector. The telecommunications company was founded in 1882 as HPY HTF, becoming Radiolinja in September 1988 with the launch of its first mobile services. Throughout the 1990s Radiolinja merged with FinnetCom, Tampereen Puhelin, Keski-Suomen Puhelin, and Joensuun Puhelin, to emerge in July 2000 as Elisa. Elisa Oyj operates networks in both Estonia and Finland. Elisa is a publicly traded company, with shares listed on the NASDAQ Helsinki Stock Exchange. The Finnish State holds a significant stake in the...

Emtel Ltd. is a telecommunications company based in Ebene City, Mauritius. The company was launched on 29 May 1989, making it the first mobile telephony operator in the Southern Hemisphere. The establishment of Emtel took place under the aegis of The Currimjee Jeewanjee Group, a prominent business entity in Mauritius. In terms of ownership, Bharti Enterprises, an Indian conglomerate, acquired a 25% stake in Emtel on 27 April 2015. This acquisition was conducted through its subsidiary, Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL). Today the company is a joint venture between Currimjee Jeewanjee &...

Entel Bolivia, formally known as Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, is a prominent state-owned telecommunications company based in La Paz, Bolivia. The company was established under Law Decree N° 7441 on December 22, 1965, and was initially a joint-stock company with representation in Bolivia. The following year, Entel Bolivia transitioned to a decentralised public company, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Aeronautics. In 1995, Telecom Italia acquired a 50% share in Entel and took over its management. However, the Bolivian government...

Entel Chile is the largest telecommunications company in Chile, established in 1964 by the Chilean government with the objective to improve long distance communications, enhance telecommunications quality within the country, and construct a robust network infrastructure to replace the old one damaged by an earthquake. The company was initially involved in data transmission and communications service, and long-distance telecommunications. It also constructed the National Centre for Telecommunications, also known as Torre Entel in Santiago, which serves as the central node. The privatisation...