Hungary, located in Central Europe, is a landlocked country with a diverse geographical landscape that includes the Great Plain, mountains, and large bodies of water such as Lake Balaton. It has a population of approximately 9.8 million people, with a significant proportion living in urban areas including the capital city, Budapest. Hungary's telecommunications infrastructure is well developed, with high internet penetration and mobile phone usage rates. The country has made significant strides in digital transformation and is known for its tech startups. The government has launched initiatives such as the Digital Welfare Programme to drive digitalisation and improve the ICT infrastructure. In the area of renewable energy, Hungary has set ambitious targets and is investing in wind, solar, and biomass energy production. However, the renewable energy sector is still considered to be in a developing state. Despite being a small country, Hungary has a strong focus on innovation, particularly in the fields of digital technology and renewable energy.

ITU Region
Region-1
Geographic Region
Europe
Regulatory Body
National Media and Infocommunications Authority NMHH
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

DIGIMobil

DIGIMobil is a telecommunications company operating in Hungary. It is a subsidiary of Digi Communications, a Romanian telecommunications holding company, founded by Zoltán Teszári. The parent company, Digi, was founded by Teszári, who remains the majority shareholder, and was listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in May 2017. The company entered the Hungarian market in November 1998, after acquiring 15 small and medium cable companies in Budapest and three other cities.

In 2017, Digi Communications expanded its operations in Hungary through the acquisition of the Invitel cable company. The...

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Hungary
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Magyar Telekom

Magyar Telekom, originally known as Magyar Távközlési Vállalat (Hungarian Telecommunications Enterprise), was established in December 1989 following the division of Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post). The company was restructured as a public limited company, Magyar Távközlési Rt., at the end of 1991. The Telecommunications Act of 1993 made it possible for the company to be privatised, leading to the formation of a consortium between Deutsche Telekom and Ameritech, known as MagyarCom. This consortium purchased a 30.1% share in the company for US$875 million. The company underwent a name change to...
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Hungary

AH Net

AH Net is a telecommunications network operating in Hungary. It was established to provide a range of telecommunication services to both individuals and businesses throughout the country. The company is privately owned and has been a significant player in the Hungarian telecommunications market since its inception.

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Hungary
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Vodafone Hungary

Vodafone Hungary is a telecommunications company that began operations in 1999 after securing the third GSM 900/1800 MHz licence in Hungary. The company was launched by a consortium formed by V.R.A.M. and Primatel under the Vodafone brand. Initially, Vodafone Hungary used towers of its main competitors, Westel (now Telekom) and Pannon GSM (now Yettel), while their own network was available only in Budapest and other main cities. By the end of 2002, they had expanded to cover 90% of the country. In 2018, Vodafone Hungary announced the acquisition of UPC Hungary, a major cable television...
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Hungary
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Yettel Hungary

Yettel Hungary, previously known as Telenor, Pannon and Pannon GSM, is a major mobile phone operator in Hungary. The company was established as Pannon GSM Telecommunications Ltd. in 1994. In the early years, the company secured a concession agreement and began operations on the 900 MHz frequency in March 1994. The company later won a tender for the 1800 MHz frequency in 1999 and began operations on this frequency in Budapest in November 2000, and nationwide by March 2001. In 2006, the company rebranded to Pannon, aligning with the corporate identity of its parent company, Telenor. In 2018...
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Hungary
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