Somalia, situated on the Horn of Africa, is a geographically diverse country with a population of approximately 17 million. The population is unevenly distributed, with most people residing in the southern regions and the capital, Mogadishu. The northern region, known as Somaliland, operates as a separate entity with its own infrastructure and telecommunications network. The country's telecommunications sector has shown innovation in the face of challenges, with private companies providing competitive services in the absence of a central regulatory framework. Infrastructure is generally underdeveloped, but the telecoms sector is relatively advanced, offering some of the most affordable mobile and internet services in Africa. The renewables sector, particularly solar energy, is still in its early stages, but offers significant potential due to the country's high levels of insolation.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 8 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Golis Telecom Somalia, commonly referred to as Golis, is the largest telecommunications operator in the Puntland state of northeastern Somalia. The company was established in 2002 with the primary aim of providing the country with GSM mobile services, fixed line, and internet services. Golis Telecom has an extensive network which covers all major cities and over 50 districts in Puntland. The company's headquarters are situated in Bosaso, the commercial capital of Puntland. In addition to its main office, Golis Telecom operates centres in key cities and towns throughout the region.
Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. is a privately owned telecommunications company based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Established in 2002 by a small group of shareholders, including its current CEO, Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, Hormuud Telecom began with 16 telecommunication sites and aimed to connect people in Somalia with life-changing services. The company launched its fixed phone line service and GSM, a second-generation digital mobile network, in the same year as its establishment.
The company is the largest telecommunications company in the country, and the largest private-sector employer. It operates...
NationLink Telecom, a telecommunications firm based in Somalia, was established in September 1997. The company was founded by Abdirizak Ido, a Somali entrepreneur who currently holds the position of President and is the controlling shareholder. As one of the foremost telecommunications service providers in Somalia, NationLink Telecom operates across the entire country.
Sahal Telecom Glocall Telecoms is a telecommunications network operating in Somalia. The details regarding its founding and ownership are not readily available.
SomCom Telecom is a telecommunications company operating in Somalia. The firm was established to provide telecommunication services in a region where such services were previously sparse or non-existent. The ownership structure of SomCom Telecom is private, with majority stakeholders being local Somali entrepreneurs.
Somnet Telecom is a telecommunications company that operates in Somalia. The firm was established in 2009, providing a range of telecommunications services across the country. As a privately held entity, its ownership structure is largely undisclosed.
Telcom is a major telecommunication company based in Somalia. Established in the 1990s, the company has grown to become one of the leading providers of telecommunication services in the country. The company is privately owned, although specific details regarding its ownership structure are not publicly available.