List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa

This is a list of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa.

Algeria

At the end of 2014, the penetration rate was estimated at 109% over a population estimate of 39.5 million.[1]

The telecom regulator in Algeria is Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications (ARPT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1DjezzyGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		18.6 (2014)[2]Global Telecom Holding (51.7%)[3]
2MobilisGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		13.0 (2014)[2]Algérie Télécom
3Ooredoo
(formerly Nedjma)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		11.7 (2014)[2]Ooredoo (74.4%)

Angola

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 63.7% over a population estimate of 13.3 million.[4]

The telecom regulator in Angola is Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1UnitelGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
2100 MHz LTE		7 (nov 2011)[5]Mercury (Sonangol group) (25%), Group GENI (25%),
Vidatel (25%), Portugal Telecom (25%)[6]
2MovicelGSM (GPRS, EDGE)
900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE		2.5 (September 2010)[6]Government (Angola Telecom (18%), Correios Telegrafos de Angola (2%)),
Porturil (40%), Modus Comicare (19%), Ipang (10%), Lambda (6%)

Bahrain

At the end of 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 133% over a population estimate of 1.27 million.[7]

The telecom regulator in Bahrain is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات (TRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1BatelcoGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		0.738[8] (Dec 2011)Bahrain Telecommunications Company
2Zain
(formerly MTC-Vodafone)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE
WiMAX		0.787 (Sep 2014)[9]Zain Group (56.25%)
3VivaGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		Not Yet AvailableSTC

Benin

In December 2015, the penetration rate was estimated at 90.33%[10] (in 2014, the population was estimated as 10.33 millions[11]).

The telecom regulator in Benin is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques de la Poste (ARCEP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900/1800 MHz

UMTS, DC-HSPA+ LTE

 4.3[10] (Dec 2015)MTN (75%)
2MoovGSM-900 MHz
UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 3.3[10] (Dec 2015)Etisalat
3GloGSM-900/1800 MHz1.7[10] (Dec 2015)Globacom
4LibercomGSM-900 MHz0.056[10] (Dec 2015)Benin Telecom
-BBcomGSM-900/1800 MHzND[10][12] (Dec 2015)Bell Benin Communications

Botswana

In March 2015 the penetration rate was 167% over a population estimate of 2.05 millions.[13]

The telecom regulator in Botswana is Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MascomGSM-900
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 1.7[13] (March 2015)Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited, MTN (53%)
2OrangeGSM-900
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 1.1[13] (March 2015)Orange S.A. (69%), Mosokelatsebeng Cellular (local investors, 26%), local individuals (5%)
3BeMobileGSM-900/1800
UMTS		0.52[13] (March 2015)BTC Botswana Telecommunications Corporation

Burkina Faso

In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 36% over a population estimate of 16.7 million.[14]

The telecom regulator in Burkina Faso is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCE).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		4.1 (2012)Orange[15]
2Telmob (Onatel)CDMA2000, EVDO
GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+		3.9 [16] (2012)Maroc Telecom (51%)
3Telecel FasoGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)2 (2012)Planor Afrique

Burundi

In 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 20% over a population estimate of 8 million.[17]

The telecom regulator in Burundi is Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des Télécommunications (ARCT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Econet Leo
CDMA
GSM-900/1800 MHz
2100 MHz UMTS

LTE

 2.6[18] (July 2015)Econet Wireless
(purchased Leo from Vimpelcom)
2Lumitel
(Viettel Burundi)		GSM
UMTS
4G LTE		1.8[19]Viettel Group (Vietnam)
3ONAMOBGSM-900 MHz0.140 (Nov 2008)Onatel (state owned)
4Smart Mobile
(formerly Lacell)		GSM-1800 MHz
UMTS		Not Yet AvailableSmart Telecom

Cabo Verde

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 87.5% over a population estimate of 0.5 million.[20]

The telecom regulator in Cabo Verde is Agência Nacional de Comunicações (ANAC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1CV MóvelGSM-900/1800 MHz UMTS0.355[21] (September 2009)Portugal Telecom (40%)
2T-MAISGSM-900/1800 MHz0.047[22] (Q1 2010)T-Mais

Cameroon

In July 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 43% over a population estimate of 19.7 million.[23]

The telecom regulator in Cameroon is Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-MHz 900

LTE

 10.1 [24] (dec 2014)MTN Group (70%)
2OrangeGSM-900 MHz

LTE

 6.2 [24] (dec 2014)Orange S.A.
3NexttelGSM-900/1800 MHz
UMTS		2.0 [24] (May 2015)Viettel Global, Bestinver Cameroon S.A.R.L
4CamtelGSMnew licence in September 2014Camtel (government)
5YooMeeWiMAXNot yet availableYooMee

Central African Republic

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 17.2% over a population estimate of 4.9 million.[25]

The telecom regulator in Central African Republic is Agence de régulation des télécommunications (ART).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Telecel CentrafriqueGSM-9000.143[26] (December 2008)Orascom Telecom
2OrangeGSM-1800 (GPRS)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		0.189[27] (Dec 2009)Orange S.A.
3NationlinkGSM-9000.158[28] (end 2008)Bintel
4MoovGSMNot Yet AvailableEtisalat

Chad

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 24.3% over a population estimate of 10.7 million.[29]

The telecom regulator in Chad is Office Tchadien de Régulation des Télécommunications (OTRT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1TigoGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE. 3G HSPA 2100 MHz,4G LTE 10 MHz ) 1.257[30] (Oct 2010)MIC
2AirtelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 1.199 (June 2009)Bharti Airtel

Comoros

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 20.8% over a population estimate of 0.8 million.[31]

The telecom regulator in Comoros is Autorité Nationale de Régulation des TIC (ANRTIC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Comores Telecom (Comtel)GSM-900

UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ LTE

 0.056 (2007)[32]government (Societe Nationale des Telecommunications)
2Comoro Gulf HoldingGSM-90% Comoro Gulf Holding, 10% government

Congo

In Q4 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 95.7%[33] over a population estimate of 4.6 million.

The telecom regulator in Congo is Agence de Régulation des postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900 MHz
UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+

LTE

 2.250[34] (Q4 2015)MTN
2AirtelGSM-900 MHz
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 1.851[34] (Q4 2015)Bharti Airtel (90%)
3AzurGSM-900/1800 MHz0.313[34] (Q4 2015)Bintel

Côte d'Ivoire

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 68.5% over a population estimate of 21.5 million.[35]

The telecom regulator in Côte d'Ivoire is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 13.531 (Sept 2017)[27]Orange S.A. (85%), Comafrique (15%)
2MTNGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 11.173 (Sep 2017)[36]MTN (64.7%), Planor (25.3%), Teylium group (10%)
3MoovGSM (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		7.587 (Sep 2017)[22]Etisalat
-KozGSM-900/18002.500 (April 2010)[37]Comium (licence revoqued)[38]
-GreenNGSM-900/18000.617 (Q1 2010)LAP Oricel (licence revoqued)[38]
-WaridGSMNot Yet AvailableWarid Telecom (licence revoqued)[38]
-Mobile CafeGSMNot Yet AvailableAircomm (licence revoqued)[38]
8YooMeeTD-LTENot Yet AvailableYooMee

Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2016 the penetration rate was estimated at 50% over a population estimate of 80 million.

The telecom regulator in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Agence de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications du Congo (ARPTC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1VodacomGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
WiMAX		10.008[39] (Mar 2014)Vodacom (51%), Congolese Wireless Network (49%)
2OrangeGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		5.28[40] (Q3 2015) Orange S.A.
-Tigo / OrangeGSM (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		6.5 (Q1 2016)MIC(acquired by Orange in Feb 2016, subject to Regulator approval[41])
3AfricellGSM
UMTS		5.5 (Dec 2014)Africell Holding[42]
4AirtelGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		5.0[43] (Aug, 2012)Bharti Airtel (98.5%)
5SupercellGSM-9000.028 (covers Kivu only)[44]
6SemaTelGSMnot startedHits Telecom[45] (60%)
7U-ComCDMAnot startedGlobal Vision Telecom (Telecel International)[46]
SmileLTElaunch expected in 2016 [47]Smile Communications (Al-Nahla Technology, Atheeb Trading Company, Capitalworks, Verene) [48]

Djibouti

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 14.88% over a population estimate of 0.75 million.[49]

The telecom regulator in Djibouti is Ministère de la Communication chargé des Postes et des Télécommunications (MCPT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1EvatisGSM-900 MHz
UMTS, HSPA		0.106 (Q1 2010)Djibouti Telecom (government)

Egypt

Egypt has 99 million mobile users as of December 2017, government figures showed.[50]

The telecom regulator in Egypt is National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1VodafoneGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
LTE		 38.505[51] (March 2018)Vodafone Group plc (54.93%), Telecom Egypt (44.94%), Free Float (0.13%)
2Orange
(formerly Mobinil)		GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
LTE		 33.0[50] (March 2017)Orange S.A. (99.39%), Free Float (0.61%)
3EtisalatGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
LTE		 24.1[50] (March 2017)Etisalat (76%), Egypt Post (20%), Other Investors (4%)
4We (by Telecom Egypt)GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+		1.6 (December 2017)Egyptian government (80%), Free Float (20%)

Equatorial Guinea

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 74% over a population estimate of 0.6 million.[52]

The telecom regulator in Equatorial Guinea is Órgano Regulador de las Telecomunicaciones Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ORTEL).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM-900 MHz0.333[27] (Dec 2009)Orange S.A. (40%), Equatorial Guinea state (60%)
2MuniGSM-900/1800 MHz UMTS0.150 (September 2013)Green-com S.A. (Hits Africa)
3Gecomsanot yet available
(created in 2012)		Equatorial Guinea state (51%), China state (49%)

Eritrea

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 3.4% over a population estimate of 5.9 million.[53]

The telecom regulator in Eritrea is Eritrean Communications Regulatory Authority (ECRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1EritelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS)Not Yet AvailableEritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation

Ethiopia

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 4.6% over a population estimate of 90.8 million.[54]

The telecom regulator in Ethiopia is Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1EthiotelecomGSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+

LTE

 26.2[55]Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation

Gabon

In October 2009 the penetration rate was estimated at almost 100%.[56]

The telecom regulator in Gabon is Autorité de Régulation des communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Airtel
(formerly Celtel, Zain)		GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 0.836 (June 2009)Bharti Airtel (90%)
2LibertisGSM-900 MHz0.513 (Dec 2009) Maroc Telecom (51%),
Gabonese government (49%)
3MoovGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)0.140[57] (September 2008)Etisalat
4AzurGSM-900 MHzNot Yet AvailableBintel Saudi Binladin Group (60%)

Gambia

In 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.53% over a population estimate of 1.77 million.

The telecom regulator in Gambia is Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1AfricellGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 1.30 (Jan 2015) Africell Gambia LTD
2ComiumGSM-900/1800 (GPRS)0.25 (2012) Comium Group
3GamcelGSM-9000.24 (2012) Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Ltd
4QcellGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		0.115 (2012) Qcell

Ghana

In December 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 127% over a population estimate of 25.4 million.[58]

The telecom regulator in Ghana is National Communications Authority (NCA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 16.25[58] (Dec 2015)MTN (97.7%)
2VodafoneGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 9.067[58] (March 2018)Vodafone (70%)
3TigoGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 4.85[58] (Dec 2015)MIC
4AirtelGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 4.79[58] (Dec 2015)Bharti Airtel (75%)
5GloGSM (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		1.37[58] (Dec 2015)Globacom
6Expresso TelecomCDMA2000 1X0.13[58] (Dec 2015)Sudatel

Guinea

In Q4 2015, the penetration rate was estimated at 99.1%[59] over a population estimate of 10.8 millions.

The telecom regulator in Guinea is Autorité de Régulation des Postes et Télécommunications (ARPT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM-900/1800 MHz5.24[59] (Q4 2015)Orange S.A. (52.2%)
2MTN
(formerly Areeba)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
WiMAX		3.21[59] (Q4 2015)MTN (75%)
3Cellcom GuinéeGSM-900/1800 MHz
2100 MHz UMTS		2.14[59] (Q4 2015)Cellcom Telecommunications Ltd[60]
4IntercelGSM-900 MHz0.11[59] (Q4 2015)Telecel Guinee SARL
-SotelguiGSM-900 MHz0.16 Telekom Malaysia, government

Guinea-Bissau

In March 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 67.0% over a population estimate of 1.75 million.[61]

The telecom regulator in Guinea-Bissau is Autoridade Reguladora Nacional das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação da Guiné Bissau (ARN).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900/1800 UMTS

LTE

 0.575 (Sep 2014)[36]MTN Group
2OrangeGSM-900/1800

LTE

 0.477 (Dec 2013)[62]Orange S.A. (52.2%)
3pt:GuinetelGSM-900not availableGuinea Telecom

Iran

In December 2016 the penetration rate was estimated at 101.05% over a population estimate of 80 million.

The telecom regulator in Iran is Communications Regulatory Authority of the Iran سازمان تنظيم مقررات و ارتباطات رادیویی (CRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers[63]
(in millions)		Ownership
1Hamrahe AvalGSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100/900 MHz (HSPA, DC-HSPA+)
1800/2600 MHz (LTE, LTE-A)		 47.5 (Q1 2018)Telecommunication Company of Iran
2IrancellGSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100/900 MHz (HSPA, DC-HSPA+)
1800/2600 MHz (LTE, LTE-A)		 32.5 (Q1 2018)Iran Electronic Development Company (51%)
MTN Group (49%)
3RighTel2100/900 MHz (HSPA, DC-HSPA+)
1800 MHz (LTE)		2.5 (Q1 2018)Social Security Investment Company

Iraq

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 74.2% over a population estimate of 30.4 million.[64]

The telecom regulator in Iraq is Communications and Media Commission هيئة الإعلام والإتصالات (CMC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1ZainGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE, 3G)

LTE

 13.298[9] (Sep 2014)Zain Group (71.67%)
2Asia CellGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)11.644[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo (30%)
3KorekGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, High-Speed Packet Access|HSPA)Not Yet AvailableKorek Telecom Ltd.
4OmnneaCDMANot Yet AvailableOmnnea
5ItisalunaCDMA 2000 1x & EVDO-450,800,1900 MHzNot Yet AvailableItisaluna

Israel

In 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 125% over a population estimate of 10.27 million.[66]

The telecom regulator in Israel is Ministry of Communications משרד התקשורת (MOC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
Mobile Network Operators
1CellcomGSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA
1800 MHz LTE		2.812 [67] (June 2016)DIC (41.77%), Public (58.23%)
2PartnerGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		2.700[68] (June 2016)Free float (69.8%), S.B. Israel Telecom (30.2%)
3Pelephone850/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		2.260[69] (June 2016)Bezeq
4Golan TelecomGSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		0.8 [70] (July 2015)Private Investors and Iliad SA
5Hot Mobile800 MHz iDEN
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		0.32[71] (September 2013)HOT
Mobile Virtual Network Operators
6Rami Levy
(using Pelephone)		CDMA2000 EV-DO, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTEN/ARami Levy Hashikma Marketing
8019 Telzar
(using Partner)		GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTEN/A
9Cellact
(using Pelephone)		CDMA2000 EV-DO, UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTEN/ACellact Communication

Jordan

In March 2016 the penetration rate was estimated at 140% over a population estimate of 14.09 million.[72]

The telecom regulator in Jordan is Telecommunications Regulatory Commission هيئة تنظيم قطاع الاتصالات (TRC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Zain JordanGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE		4.94[72] (Q1 2016)Zain Group
2Orange JordanGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE		4.59[72] (Q1 2016)Orange S.A.
3UmniahGSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+, LTE		4.55[72] (Q1 2016)Batelco

Kenya

The country has 40.8 million subscribers in total, or a 76.9% penetration rate.[73] (Jan 2018)

The telecom regulator in Kenya is Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1SafaricomGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
WiMAX
800/1800 MHz LTE		29.4[73] (Jan 2018)Vodafone (40%)
Public Float (60%)
2Airtel
(formerly Zain)		GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 6.09[73] (Jan 2018)Bharti Airtel (80%)
3Telkom Kenya
(formerly Orange)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 3.4[73] (Jan 2018)Helios Investment Partners (70%)[74]
Kenyan government (30%)
4 Jamii Telecommunications

(Faiba 4G)

 LTE-700 MHz Jamii Telecommunications Limited

Kuwait

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 164.7% over a population estimate of 2.6 million.[75]

The telecom regulator in Kuwait is Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1ZainGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		2.688 (Sep 2014)[9]Zain Group
2Ooredoo
(formerly Wataniya)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE		2.327[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo (52.5%)
3VivaGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		1.106STC (26%)

Lebanon

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 65.9% over a population estimate of 4.1 million.[76]

The telecom regulator in Lebanon is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1touchGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A		2.125 (Sep 2014)[9]government - management contract: Zain Group
2AlfaGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A		1.8M[77] (2014)government - management contract: Orascom Telecom

Lesotho

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 45.77% over a population estimate of 1.9 million.[78]

The telecom regulator in Lesotho is Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1VodacomGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA
LTE
WiMAX		1.344[39] (Mar 2014)Sekha-Metsi Consortium (12%), Vodacom (88%)
2Econet Ezi-CelGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS HSDPA		Not Yet AvailableEconet Ezi Cel Lesotho (Pty)

Liberia

At the end of 2013, the penetration rate was estimated at 68.3% over a population estimate of 3.8 million.[79]

The telecom regulator in Liberia is Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Lonestar CellGSM-9001.299 (Sep 2014)[36]MTN (60%)
2CellcomGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		0.997[79] (end 2013)Orange Côte d'Ivoire
(formerly owned by Cellcom Telecommunications)
3Novafone
(formerly Comium)		GSM-900 (GPRS)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+		0.236[79] (end 2013)Comium Services BVI
4Libtelco?0.005[79] (end 2013)Liberia Telecommunications Corporation

Libya

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 169.74% over a population estimate of 6.6 million.[80]

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Almadar AljadidGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE),
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+

LTE

 3.1[81] (December 2016)State-owned via GPTC
2LibyanaGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE),
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, 4G, LTE		6.3[81] (December 2016)State-owned via GPTC

Madagascar

In 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 42% (9.7 miilions) over a population estimate of 23 millions.[82]

The telecom regulator in Madagascar is Autorité de Régulation des Technologies de Communication (ARTEC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1AirtelGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 2.56 (April 2013)[83]Bharti Airtel
2Telma MobileCdmaOne
GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA

LTE

 1.98 (April 2013)Distacom Group, Telma SA, Hiridjee group
3OrangeGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)

LTE

 1.85 (April 2013)Orange S.A. (40.01%)
4BluelineLTEN/ABlueline
5bip MadagascarLTElaunched in June 2016Blueline

Malawi

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 19.32% over a population estimate of 15.9 million.[84]

The telecom regulator in Malawi is Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Airtel
(formerly Zain)		GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 3.5 (September 2015) [85]Bharti Airtel
2TNMGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 2 (July 2013) [86]Malawi Telecommunications Limited, Telekom Malaysia
3G-MobileGSMGlobally Advanced Integrated Networks,[87] Beryl (South Africa)
4LacellGSMLa Cell Private Limited[88]
5G-ExpressoGSMExpresso Telecom Group Limited[88]

Mali

The country had 7.6 million subscribers in total (in March 2011), or a 50% penetration rate.[89]

The telecom regulator in Mali is Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC et des Postes (AMRTP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		5.0 (March 2011)Orange S.A. 52.2%
2Sotelma-MalitelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		2.6[90] (March 2011)Maroc Telecom 51%, local investors 20%, government 19%, staff 10%[91]
3PlanorGSMlicensed in Jan 2012Planor (support of Monaco Telecom)

Mauritania

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.92% over a population estimate of 3.3 million.[92]

The telecom regulator in Mauritania is Autorité de Régulation (ARE).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MauritelGSM-900 MHz1.335 (Dec 2009)Maroc Telecom (51.5%)
2ChinguitelCDMA
UMTS		0.160[93] (May 2008)Sudatel (60%)
3MATTELGSM-900 MHzNot Yet AvailableTunisie Telecom (51%), Mauritanian Investors (49%)

Mauritius

The country has 0.78 million subscribers in total, or a 60% penetration rate.[94] (September 2007)

The telecom regulator in Mauritius is Information and Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius (ICTA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OrangeGSM-900 (EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE		0.628[27] (Dec 2009)Mauritius Telecom group and Orange S.A.
2EmtelGSM-900 (EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE		0.437[95] (Dec 2009)MIC (50%), Currimjee
3CHiLiCdmaOne, EvDo, GSM, UMTS0.2 (March 2008)Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited (MTML)

Morocco

The country has 31.311 million subscribers in total, or a 113.57% penetration rate.[96] (December 2011)

The telecom regulator in Morocco is Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Telecommunications (ANRT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Maroc TelecomGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA,
800/1800 MHz, LTE, LTE-A		18.373 (June 2017)Etisalat (53%), state of Morocco (30%)
2OrangeGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA,
800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		14.692 (June 2017)Orange S.A. (49%),
FinanceCom+CDG (51%)
3inwiGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+,
800/1800/2600 MHz, LTE, LTE-A		6.425 (June 2017)Zain Group (31%)

Mozambique

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 27.19% over a population estimate of 22.95 million.[97]

The telecom regulator in Mozambique is Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações de Moçambique (INCM).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1mcelGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		>5.3[98]Partially state-owned
2VodacomGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		4.333[39] (Mar 2014)Vodacom (85%)
3MovitelGSM2[99] (May 2013)Viettel (70%), SPI (30%)[100]

Namibia

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 85.53% over a population estimate of 2.15 million.[101]

The telecom regulator in Namibia is Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTCGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		1.855[102] (September 2011)Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (66%)
Portugal Telecom (34%)
2TN Mobile
(formerly Cell One, Leo)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 0.300 (Dec. 2010)Telecom Namibia Ltd.

Niger

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 20.63% over a population estimate of 16.5 million.

The telecom regulator is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et de la Poste (ARTP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1AirtelGSM-9001.341 (June 2009)Bharti Airtel (90%)
2SonitelGSM-9002.5 (Q1 2012)Sahel-Com, Lap Green overtaken by government[103]
3OrangeGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		0.462[27] (Dec 2009)Orange S.A.
4MoovGSM-900Not Yet AvailableMaroc Telecom

Nigeria

In September 2013 the penetration rate was estimated at 84% over a population estimate of 193.4 million.[104]

The telecom regulator in Nigeria is Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 62.5 [105] (September 2015)MTN (41.5%)
2Airtel
(formerly Zain)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 31.1 [105] (September 2015)Bharti Airtel (20.6%)
3Glo MobileGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 31.3 [105] (September 2015)Globacom (20.78%)
49mobile
(formerly Etisalat)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 23.5 [105] (September 2015)Etisalat, Mubadala, Nigerian Investors (15.60%)
5VisafoneCDMA2000 1X2.03 [105] (September 2015)Visafone(0.014%)
6Multilinks TelkomCDMA2000 1X0.01 [105] (September 2015)Telkom

Oman

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 142.19% over a population estimate of 3 million.[106]

The telecom regulator in Oman is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات (TRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1OmantelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE		2.72[107] (Dec 2013)Omantel (99%)
2Ooredoo
(formerly Nawras)		GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
800/1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE		2.472[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo (55%)

Palestine

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 97.5% over a population estimate of 2.5 million.[108]

The telecom regulator in Palestine is Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PTRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1JawwalGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)2.45[109] (Q1 2012)Paltel
2WataniyaGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)0.679[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo (57%), Palestine Investment Fund (43%)

Qatar

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 322.52% over a population estimate of 0.8 million.[110]

The telecom regulator in Qatar is Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Ooredoo
(formerly Qtel)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		2.996[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo
2VodafoneGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		1.372[51] (September 2014)Vodafone (22.95%), Qatari Institutions (37.05%), Free Float (40%)

La Réunion

This French overseas territory has ? million subscribers in total, or a 74.7% penetration rate.[111] (2008)

The telecom regulator in La Réunion is Autorité de Régulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1SFRGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 Not Yet AvailableSFR
2OrangeGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 Not Yet AvailableOrange
3FREEGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		Not Yet Availablefr: ILIAD and TELCO OI

Rwanda

In December 2013 the penetration rate was estimated at 63.5% over a population estimate of 11.4 million.[112]

The telecom regulator in Rwanda is Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 3.56[113] (Dec 2013)MTN Group (55%), Crystal Telecom (35%)
2TigoGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 2.18[113] (Dec 2013)MIC (87.5%)
3AirtelGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
LTE		0.96[113] (Dec 2013)Bharti
-RwandatelCdmaOne
GSM-900/1800
2100 MHz UMTS		[114] (license revoked Apr 2011)LAP Green Networks (80%)

São Tomé and Príncipe

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 57.94% over a population estimate of 0.18 million.[115]

The telecom regulator in São Tomé and Príncipe is Autoridade Geral de Regulação (AGER).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1CSTGSM-900 UMTS[116]0.078[21] (September 2009)Portugal Telecom (51%)

Saudi Arabia

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 162.6% over a population estimate of 26.1 million.[117]

The telecom regulator in Saudi Arabia is Communications and Information Technology Commission هيئة الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات (CITC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1STC 2G :GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
3G :900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
4G FD-LTE :1800 MHz
4G TD-LTE :2300 MHz		19.914[118] (Q3 2010)70% state owned and 30% private
2Mobily2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
3G :2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
4G TD-LTE:2600 MHz
4G FD-LTE:1800 MHz		15.06[118] (Q3 2010)Etisalat (25%)
3Zain2G:GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
3G:900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
4G FD-LTE:2100/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A		11.40 (Dec 2015)Zain Group (37%)
4BravoiDEN0.196 (Sept2009)STC
5Virgin mobile KSAGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE
6Lebara KSAGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
1800 MHz FD-LTE, 2600 MHz TD-LTE

Senegal

At the end of December 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 110,74%, over a population estimate of 13,5 millions.[119]

The telecom regulator in Senegal is Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes (ARTP).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Orange

Orange Avec Kirene virtual operator using the infrastructure of orange Senegal

GSM-900
2100 MHz UMTS

LTE

 8.415[119] (31 Dec 2015)Sonatel, Orange S.A. (52.2%)
2TigoGSM-900
UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 3.355[119] (31 Dec 2015)MIC
3ExpressoCDMA
GSM-900/1800
UMTS		3.188[119] (31 Dec 2015)Sudatel
4Hayo TelecomCDMA
GSM-900/1800
UMTS		0.483[119] (31 Dec 2015)CSU

Seychelles

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 245% over a population estimate of 0.09 million.[120]

The telecom regulator in Seychelles is Department of Information Communications Technology (ICT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1AirtelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 Not Yet AvailableBharti Airtel
2Cable & WirelessGSM-900 MHzNot Yet AvailableCable & Wireless

Sierra Leone

The country has 0.8 million subscribers in total, or a 13.23% penetration rate.[121] (2007)

The telecom regulator in Sierra Leone is National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1AfricellGSM-900
UMTS		2.9[122] (feb 2015)Lintel Limited
2OrangeGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 0.644[123] (Feb 2012)Orange[15]
3SierratelCDMANot Yet Availablegovernment, managed by MDIC[124]
ComiumGSM-900/1800
WiMAX		0.650[125] (2009)Comium licence revoked since oct 2014,[126] while NATCOM managers have been sacked in 2015[127]
GreenNGSMNot Yet AvailableAmbitel (LapGreen) licence revoked since September 2014[128]

Somalia

As of 2009, dial up internet services in Somalia were among the fastest developing in the region, with an annual landline growth rate of over 12.5%. Internet via satellite also had a steady growth rate of 10% to 15% per year.[129]

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1HormuudGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 2.38[130] (Q4 2015)Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc
2Telcom SomaliaGSM
2100 MHz UMTS

LTE

 1.00[130] (Q4 2015)Haatif Telecom Somalia
3Telesom MobileGSM
2100 MHz UMTS		0.80[130] (Q4 2015)Telesom Group
4NationlinkGSM-9000.71[130] (Q4 2015)Bintel
5SomtelGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 0.46[130] (Q4 2015)Dahabshiil
6Golis Telecom SomaliaGSM-9000.24[130] (Q4 2015)Golis Telecom Somalia, Gaani Wireless
7SomafoneGSM-9000.20[130] (Q4 2015)Somali Telecom Group
8NetcoGSM-900Not Yet AvailableSomali Telecom Group

South Africa

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 99.6% over a population estimate of 49 million.[131]

The telecom regulator in South Africa is Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1VodacomGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE
WiMAX		41.6[132] (Dec 2017)Vodafone (65%)
2MTNGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800 MHz LTE		30.9[133] (Sep 2017)MTN Group
3Cell CGSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A		16.3[134] (Dec 2017)Oger Telecom in process of diluting it's 70% stake to 27%

Blue Label Telecoms is planning to acquire a 30% stake in Cell C[135]

4TelkomGSM-1800 (GPRS)
850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		4.0[136] (March 2017)Telkom

South Sudan

The country has 1 million subscribers in total, or an 8% penetration rate.[137]

The telecom regulator in South Sudan is Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services (MOTPS).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900/1800  MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		0.787[36] (Sep 2014)MTN Group
2ZainGSM (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		0.664[9] (Sep 2014)Zain Group
3SudaniGSM (GPRS)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		Not Yet AvailableSudatel[not operationally active]
4Vivacell (NOW)GSM-900/1800  MHzNot Yet AvailableFattouch Investment Group (75%), Wawat Securities (25%)[138]
5GemtelGSM-900/1800 MHzNot Yet AvailableLap Green Networks (80%)

Sudan

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 42.3% over a population estimate of 45 million.[139]

The telecom regulator in Sudan is National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1ZainGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE		11.095[9] (Sep 2014)Zain Group
2MTNGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, LTE		8.474[36] (Sep 2014)MTN Group (85%)
3SudaniCDMA
GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA		Not Yet AvailableSudatel
4CanarCdmaOneNot Yet AvailableBank of Khartoum (100%)

Swaziland

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 13.73% over a population estimate of 10.37 million.[140]

The telecom regulator in Swaziland is Swaziland Communications Commission (SCCom).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA

LTE

 0.928 (Sep 2014)[36]MTN Group (30%)

Syrian Arab Republic

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 46.6% over a population estimate of 22.5 million.[141]

The telecom regulator in Syrian Arab Republic is Syrian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (SyTRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTN
(formerly Areeba)		GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		 5.676 (Sep 2014)[36]MTN Group (39%)
2SyriatelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		7.1 [142] (Aug 2014)Syriatel

Tanzania (United Republic of)

In March 2015 the penetration rate was estimated at 65% [143] over a population estimate of 51 million.

The telecom regulator in Tanzania is Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1VodacomGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 12.17 [143] (March 2015)Vodacom (82.2%)
2Airtel
(formerly Zain)		GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 9.70 [143] (March 2015)Bharti Airtel (60%)
3TigoGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
LTE		9.26 [143] (March 2015)MIC
4ZantelGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		1.74 [143] (March 2015)Etisalat (51%) and Zanzibar Telecom Ltd
5TTCL MobileCDMA0.30 [143] (March 2015)
6Benson InformaticsCDMA0.0005[143] (March 2015)
7MyCellCDMA-800Not Yet AvailableQuality Group Ltd
8ExcellentcomGSMNot Yet AvailableHits Telecom
9Egotel (Lacell)UMTSNot Yet AvailableBitmap (65%), J&AK Group (35%)
10SmartNot Yet Available
11Smile Communications4G TD-LTENot Yet Available
12HalotelGSM
UMTS		Launched October 15, 2015.Viettel Tanzania Limited (Subsidiary of Viettel Group[144][145])

Togo

In June 2014 the penetration rate was estimated at 60.7% over a population estimate of 7.2 million.[146]

The telecom regulator in Togo is Autorité de Règlementation des secteurs de Postes et de Télécommunications (ART&P).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1TogocelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		2.751 (4Q 2014) Togo Telecom (state owned)
2MoovGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)1.648 (4Q 2014) Etisalat

Tunisia

The country has 11.2 million subscribers in total, or a 105.8% penetration rate.[147] (Sep 2010)

The telecom regulator in Tunisia is Instance Nationale des Télécommunications (INT).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1Ooredoo
(formerly Tunisiana)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 7.375[65] (Q2 2014)Ooredoo (75%)
2Tunisie TelecomGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 5.04 [148] (March 2008)Tunisie Télécom Group (65%),
Tecom DIG (35%) [147]
3OrangeGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 0.53Orange S.A., Divona

Turkey

Turkey has 71.7 million subscribers in total, or a 94.34% penetration rate. (2015)

The telecom regulator in Turkey is Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK : Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Iletisim Kurumu).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1TurkcellGSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA
800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		34.000 [149] (Q2 2015)TeliaSonera (37.09%), Cukurova Group (13.81%), Alfa Group (13.22%), MV Holding (1.18%), 34.70% in minoritaries
2Vodafone
(Formerly Telsim)		GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+
800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		23.298[51] (March 2018)Vodafone (100%)
3Türk Telekom
(Formerly Avea, Aria, Aycell)		GSM 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+
800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		16.700 [149] (Q2 2015)Türk Telekom (100%)

Uganda

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 30.78% over a population estimate of 34.6 million.[150]

The telecom regulator in Uganda is Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNCDMA
GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
2600 MHz TD-LTE
WiMAX		10.181[36] (September 2014)MTN Group (96%)
2AirtelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		4.6 [151] (April 2013)Bharti Airtel
3AfricellGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900 MHz & 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
800 MHz LTE & 2600 MHz LTE		1.8 [27] (November 2016)Africell Holding (95%)
Warid
(Bought by Airtel in 2013)		GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
WiMAX		2.8 [151] (April 2013)Airtel Africa
4UT MobileCdmaOne
GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		1.0(July 2016)Uganda Telecom Limited
5EssarGSM (GPRS)Not Yet AvailableEssar Group (90%)
6Smart Telecomunknownuses Sure Telecom licence[152]Smart Telecom

United Arab Emirates

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 230.6% over a population estimate of 5.15 million.[153]

The telecom regulator in United Arab Emirates is Telecommunications Regulatory Authority الهيئة العامة لتنظيم قطاع الاتصالات (TRA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1EtisalatGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
900 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A		 8.92 [154] (April 2013)UAE Federal Government (40%) and public shareholders (60%)
2duGSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+
800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A		7.6 [155] (Q1 2014)UAE Federal Government (39.5%), Mubadala Development Company (19.75%), TECOM Investments (19.5%), and public shareholders (21.25%)

Yemen

In September 2010 the penetration rate was estimated at 38.4% over a population estimate of 24.1 million.[156]

The telecom regulator in Yemen is Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1SpacetelGSM-900 MHz 5.300[36] (Sep 2014)MTN Group (85%)
2SabafonGSM-900 MHz 3.65[157] (September 2012)Yemen Mobile Phone Company, Batelco (26.942%)
3Yemen MobileCDMA2000/1x2.180 (2008–2009)Yemen Mobile
4HiTS-UNITEL (Y)GSM-900 MHz0.281 (2008–2009)HiTS-UNITEL

Zambia

In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 62% over a population estimate of 13.9 million.[158]

The telecom regulator in Zambia is Zambia Information & Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1MTNGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+

LTE

 4.447[36] (Sep 2014)MTN Group
2AirtelGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+

LTE

 4.04[159] (May 2014)Bharti Airtel (78.88%)
3ZAMTELGSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+		1.2 (Dec 2011)Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd

Zimbabwe

In December 2011 the penetration rate was estimated at 74.7% to 9.037 million subscribers.[160]

The telecom regulator in Zimbabwe is Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

RankOperatorTechnologySubscribers
(in millions)		Ownership
1EconetGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE
WiMAX		5.686[161] (February 2012)Econet Wireless (Private) Limited
2TelecelGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA		1.875 [161] (February 2012)VimpelCom Ltd (60%)
3Net*OneGSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE)
2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE		1.456[161] (February 2012)NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Ltd (government)

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