
A mobile network operator or MNO also known as a wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier is a provider of wireless communications services.
The main MNOs in Europe are listed below.
Albania
Albania as per Q1 2021 has 3.66 million subscribers, of whom 2.49 million are active users (101% penetration rate). An active user is one who has communicated in the last three months.[1]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is the AKEP.
In 2022 4iG group, owning ONE Telecommunications, acquired a majority stake of ALBtelecom Mobile, 80.27%,[2] to a network merger in 2023.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | One Albania • Includes the former ALBtelecom Mobile network.[3] |
GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz |
1.914 (Q3 2021) | Antenna Hungária[4][5] | 27601 27603 |
2 | Vodafone Albania | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE 3600 MHz/3700 MHz 5G NR testing |
1.888 (Q3 2023) | Vodafone Group plc (99.9%) | 27602 |
Andorra
Andorra has 88,109 mobile subscribers[6] or about 113.63% mobile penetration.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Andorra Telecom (formerly Servei de Telecomunicacions d'Andorra) | 900/1800 MHz GPRS 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE-LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.088[7] (2021) | Government of Andorra[8] | 21303 |
Armenia
As of 2017, Armenia has 3.5 million subscribers in total, and a 120% penetration rate.[9]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VIVA-MTS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS-900/2100 MHz (Band: B1/B8) (UMTS, HSDPA) LTE, LTE-A, 5G, VoLTE, VoWiFi LTE-1800/2600 MHz (Band: B3/B7) (LTE) |
2.2 (Q1 2022)[10] | MTS |
2 | Team Telecom Armenia | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS-900/2100 MHz (Band: B1/B8) (UMTS, HSDPA) LTE-LTE-A (900 MHz, 1800 MHz) |
1.0 (November 2017) | Telecom Armenia CJSC |
3 | Ucom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS-900/2100 MHz (Band: B1/B8) UMTS, HSDPA LTE-LTE-A -1800/2600 MHz (Band: B3/B7) (LTE) |
0.933 (December 2017) | Ucom |
Austria
Austria has 13.0 million assigned numbers (i.e. 2.0 2G, 10.8 3G and 0.1 4G SIM cards), or a 151.0% penetration rate (Q4 2014).[11]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Austria is the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | A1 | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 5.148 (including yesss!) (Q3 2022)[12] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil)(56.55%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (15.03%). |
23201 |
2 | Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile, max.mobil) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ (roams on 3's UMTS network where no UMTS)
|
4.557 (Q2 2022)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23203 |
3 | Drei • Includes the previous Orange network. | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) (roams on Magenta Telekom's GSM network when needed) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 3.222 (Q3 2022)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings | 23205 |
4 | spusu | Uses Drei's 2G/3G/4G
(own LTE network in plans) 3500 MHz 5G NR (network in parts of Burgenland and Lower Austria only for now, building out the network in progress) |
~0.300 (Q3 2022) | MASS Response | 23217 |
Azerbaijan
In December 2005, Azerbaijan had 2 million subscribers in total, a 25% penetration rate. In 2014, Azerbaijan had over 10 million subscribers in total, or a 130% penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Azercell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 4.417[15] (April 2013) | AzInTelecom (state-owned company) | 40001 |
2 | Bakcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE[16] | 3.4 | Neqsol Holding | 40002 |
3 | Nar | GSM 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 2.1 (March 2014) | Azerfon LLC | 40004 |
4 | Nakhtel (operating in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE CDMA 800 | Nakhtel LLC | 40006 |
Belarus
Belarus had 12.0 million subscribers in total, or a 126% penetration rate in Q4 of 2020.
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Belarus is the Ministry of Communications and Informatization.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTS | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 5.7 (Q1 2022)[10] | Beltelecom (51%) MTS (49%) |
25702 |
2 | A1 (formerly velcom) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi |
4.889 (Q2 2022)[17] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil)(51%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (20.58%). |
25701 |
3 | Life | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.5 (Q2 2022)[18] | Turkcell | 25704 |
Belgium
Belgium has 13.89 million subscribers in total, or a 124% penetration rate[19] (Q4 2014).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Belgium is the Belgian Institute for Postal services and Telecommunications (BIPT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Proximus (formerly Belgacom) | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 5.320[20] | Proximus Group N.V./S.A. (Government of Belgium 53.3%) |
20601 |
2 | Orange (formerly Mobistar, OBE) | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi | 5.538 (Q1 2023)[21] | Orange S.A. (76.97%), others (23.03%) | 20610 |
3 | Base | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi |
2.952 (Q3 2021)[22] | Telenet Group N.V./S.A. (Liberty Global 100%) |
20620 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In December 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina had 3.811 million subscribers in total,[23] or a 115% penetration rate.
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Communications Regulatory Agency (Regulatorna agencija za komunikacije, RAK).[24]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers in million | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | BH Mobile
(formerly GSM-BIH) |
GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE, ViLTE, eSIM (postpaid only) 5G NR (in development) |
1.577 (Q2 2023) | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (90%), free float (10%) | 21890 |
2 | m:tel
(formerly MOBI'S) |
GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE), 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro |
1.273 (Q2 2023) | Telekom Srbija | 21805 |
3 | HT ERONET
(formerly HTmobile) |
GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE), 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE, ViLTE, eSIM (postpaid only) 5G NR (in development) | 0.834 (Q2 2023) | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (50.10%), Hrvatski Telekom (39.10%), Hrvatska pošta (5.23%), free float (5.27%) | 21803 |
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 7 964 361 subscribers in total, or a 123.5% penetration rate according to the CRC annual report for 2022.[25]
The regulatory authority for Telecommunication in Bulgaria is the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers[26]
(in millions) |
Coverage | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | A1 (formerly Mtel, Mobiltel) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM 700/3600 MHz 5G NR | 2.918 (Q4 2022) | Link | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil)(51%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (20.58%) |
28401 |
2 | Yettel (formerly Telenor, Globul) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE, eSIM 700/2600/3600 MHz 5G NR | 2.559 (Q4 2022) | Link | PPF | 28405 |
3 | Vivacom (formerly Vivatel) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM 1800/3600 MHz 5G NR | 2.486 (Q4 2022) | Link | United Group | 28403 |
Croatia
Croatia has 4,404,652 subscribers in total, or a 102.8% penetration rate. (4Q 2019)[27]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Croatia is the Hrvatska agencija za poštu i elektronicke komunikacije (website available in Croatian and English language).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hrvatski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile, HTmobile, HT CRONET) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM (postpaid only) 2100/3500 MHz - 5G NR | 2.326 (Q3 2021)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG (51.7%) | 21901 |
2 | A1 (formerly Vip, Vipnet) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, eSIM (postpaid only) 700/3600 MHz - 5G NR | 1.990 (Q3 2021)[12] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil (51%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (20.58%)) |
21910 |
3 | Telemach (formerly Tele2) |
GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 700/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/3400-3800 MHz - 5G NR eSIM (postpaid only) (roaming on Hrvatski Telekom 2G and 3G when no coverage) |
0.923 (Q1 2021)[29] | United Group | 21902 |
Cyprus
Cyprus has 1,392,480 subscribers in total, or a 151.7% penetration rate (excludes Northern Cyprus).[30]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Cyprus (excluding Northern Cyprus) is OCECPR (Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mobile network operators in Cyprus (excludes Northern Cyprus) | |||||
1 | Cytamobile-Vodafone | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 700/3600 MHz 5G NR[31] | 0.710 (Q4 2022)[30][32] | Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) (Government of Cyprus 100%) |
28001 |
2 | Epic (formerly MTN, Areeba) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 700/3600 MHz 5G NR | 0.440 (Q4 2022)[30][33] | Monaco Telecom SAM | 28010 |
3 | PrimeTel | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE (2G roaming on Cyta when needed) | 0.150 (Q4 2022)[30] | PrimeTel PLC | 28020 |
4 | Cablenet (Formerly Lemontel, as MVNO on Cyta) | 800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (2G/3G roaming on Cyta when needed) | 0.093 (Q4 2022)[30] | Cablenet Communications Systems PLC (GO Malta 63.4%) |
28022 |
Mobile network operators operating only in Northern Cyprus | |||||
1 | Kuzey Kıbrıs Turkcell | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE+[34] |
0.576 (Q2 2023)[35] | Turkcell A.Ş. | 28601 |
2 | Telsim Vodafone | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE+[36] | 0.382 (Q2 2023)[35] | Vodafone Turkey A.Ş. | 28602 |
Czechia
The Czech Republic has 16.121 million subscribers in total, or a 151% penetration rate (December 2019).[37]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in the Czech Republic is the Český telekomunikační úřad.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | T-Mobile (formerly Paegas) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWiFi 1800/2100 MHz - 5G NR | 6.497 (Q3 2023)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23001 |
2 | O2 (formerly Eurotel, Český Telecom and Telefónica O2) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 1800/3500 MHz - 5G NR | 5.987 (Q2 2021)[38] | PPF N.V. | 23002 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly Oskar) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWiFi 700/1800/2100/3500 5GNR | 3.991 (Q3 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group plc | 23003 |
Denmark
Denmark has 8.208 million subscribers in total, or a 146% penetration rate[40] (June 2014).
In 2011, Denmark liquidated IT- og Telestyrelsen, it's telecommunications regulator.[41][42] Former regulator's tasks are divided among four institutions:[43]
- Økonomi- og Indenrigsministeriet
- Finansministeriet
- Forsvarsministeriet
- Erhvervsministeriet
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TDC | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/2600 MHz[44] LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 3.157 (Q3 2021)[45] | TDC | 23801 |
2 | Telenor (formerly Sonofon) | 900/1800 GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE VoLTE (shares network with Telia) |
1.689 (Q3 2023)[46] | Telenor | 23802 |
3 | Telia | 900/1800 GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE (shares network with Telenor) |
1.620 (Q4 2021)[47] | Telia Company | 23820 |
4 | 3 | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE VoWiFi (Roams on TDC's GSM / UMTS / LTE network where 3 does not reach) | 1.524 (Q3 2022)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%), Investor AB (40%) | 23806 |
Estonia
Estonia has 2.524 million subscribers in total, or a 188% penetration rate[48] (December 2008).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telia
(formerly EMT) |
GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 1.191 (Q4 2021)[47] | Telia Company | 24801 |
2 | Elisa (formerly Radiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE | 0.684 (Q3 2021)[49] | Elisa | 24802 |
3 | Tele2
(formerly Q-GSM) |
GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE | 0.437 (Q4 2021)[50] | Tele2 | 24803 |
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands have 61,388 subscribers, or a 126% penetration rate (population 48,652)[51] (2020). The regulatory authority for telecommunication in the Faroe Islands is Fjarskiftiseftirlitið.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Føroya Tele | GSM-900 900/2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 0.045 (74%) | Government of Faroe Islands | 28801 |
2 | Nema (foormerly Hey, Vodafone, Kall) | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 0.013 (25%) | Nema | 28802 |
3 | Tosa | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 0.0 (0%) | Tosa | 28803 |
Finland
Finland has 7.700 million subscribers in total, or a 144.59% penetration rate[25] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Elisa (formerly Radiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 4.239 (Q3 2021)[49] | Elisa | 24405 24406 24421 |
2 | Telia (formerly Telecom Finland, Sonera) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 3.234 (Q4 2021)[47] | Telia Company | 24420 24436 (SYV) 24491 |
3 | DNA | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 2.699 (Q4 2021)[46] | Telenor | 24403 24404 24412 24413 24436 (SYV) |
4 | Ålcom (formerly ÅMT / Ålands Mobiltelefon) | GSM-900 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | Not yet available | Mariehamns Telefon, Ålands Telefonandelslag | 24414 |
France
France has 75.5 million subscribers in total, or a 115.2% penetration rate (September 2015).[52]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in France is ARCEP.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (formerly Orange-Itineris, Itineris) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi |
24.775 (Q3 2021)[21] | Orange S.A. | 20801 |
2 | SFR | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi |
20.769 (Q4 2022)[53] | Altice (80.4%), free float (19.6%)[54] | 20810 |
3 | Bouygues Telecom | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi |
14.941 (Q3 2021)[55] | Bouygues Group (90.53%) | 20820 |
4 | Free Mobile | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ (Roaming on Orange 2G/3G when needed, limited to 384 kbit/s download, 384 kbit/s upload) 700/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE |
13.486 (Q3 2021)[56] | Iliad S.A. | 20815 |
Georgia
As of March 2023, Georgia has 5,369,908 subscribers in total. The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Georgia is the Georgian National Communications Commission.[57][58]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Magticom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE Advanced VoLTE | 2.240 (March 2023)[59] | International Tellcell LLC | 28202 |
2 | Silknet (formerly Geocell) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, CDMA2000, EVDO Rev. A 2300 MHz TD-LTE, LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro 800/900/1800 MHz LTE 5G–2100MHz (Only in central Tbilisi from Freedom Square to Bagebi) |
1.791 (March 2023)[59] | Silk Road Group | 28201 |
3 | Cellfie (formerly Beeline) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G – Currently in skiing resorts Bakuriani and Gudauri, as well as Tbilisi's two neighbourhoods of Didube and Didi Dighomi on 700MHz and 3400-3600MHz. Cellfie also owns licenses for 2100MHz and 2600MHz. | 1.331 (March 2023)[59] | CBS Group | 28204 |
Germany
Germany has 114.1 million subscribers in total, or a 140% penetration rate[25] (December 2011). The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Germany is the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom (formerly D1 DeTeMobil, T-Mobile) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (EDGE) 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 700/2100/3600 MHz 5G NR |
56.067 (Q1 2023)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 26201 |
2 | O2 (formerly VIAG Interkom) • Includes the previous E-Plus network. | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 700/1800/3600 MHz 5G NR | 44.363 (Q1 2023)[60] | Telefónica S.A. (69.2%), free float (30.8%) | 26203 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly D2 Mannesmann, Vodafone D2) | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 700/1800/3600 MHz 5G NR |
30.704 (Q3 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group plc | 26202 |
4 | 1&1 (formerly 1&1 Versatel MVNO) | 2600 MHz LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR |
United Internet | 26223 |
Gibraltar
Gibraltar, the British overseas territory, has 0.028 million subscribers in total, or a 92.12% penetration rate[25] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gibtelecom | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.022 | Government of Gibraltar | 26601 |
Greece
In 2020, Greece had 11,412,995 subscribers in total, or a 109% penetration rate.[61] The regulatory authority for telecommunications in Greece is the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | COSMOTE | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR |
7.373 (Q2 2023)[62] | OTE A.E. (Deutsche Telekom AG 52.3%) |
20201, 20202 |
2 | Vodafone (formerly Panafon) • Includes the previous CYTA Hellas network. | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 4.266 (Q3 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group (100%) | 20205 (Vodafone), 20214 (CYTA Hellas) |
3 | NOVA (formerly TELESTET, TIM, WIND) • Includes the previous Q-TELECOM network. | 900/1800 GSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 3.700 (Q2 2021)[63] | United Group B.V. | 20209 (Q-TELECOM), 20210 (NOVA) |
Guernsey
The British Crown dependency Guernsey has 0.055 million subscribers in total, or a 95% penetration rate (December 2005).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sure | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS LTE | Not yet available | Batelco | 23455 |
2 | JT | GSM-1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | JT Group | 23450 |
3 | Airtel-Vodafone | GSM-1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | Bharti Airtel (50%), Vodafone (50%) | 23403 |
Hungary
Hungary has 11.8 million subscribers in total[64] (December 2017).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Hungary is NMHH – Nemzeti Média-, és Hírközlési Hatóság.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Magyar Telekom (formerly Westel 900, Westel, T-Mobile) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Yettel) |
5.582 (Q3 2021)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG (59.21%), Free Float (40.79%)[65] | 21630 |
2 | Yettel (formerly Pannon GSM, Pannon, Telenor) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ * 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Telekom) |
3.449 (Q2 2021)[38] | PPF | 21601 |
3 | Vodafone • Includes the previous UPC Hungary and DIGI Mobile networks. | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR |
3.055 (Q3 2021)[39] | 4iG (70.5%) and Government of Hungary (29.5%)[66] | 21670 |
*900 MHz 3G closed in 07.2022, in process of shutting down 2100 MHz, complete shutdown expected in 2023.
Iceland
Iceland has 0.470 million subscribers in total, or a 129.19% penetration rate[25] (July 2019).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Iceland is Póst- og fjarskiptastofnun.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Síminn (formerly Landssíminn) | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS 700/1800/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE 3600 MHz 5G NR | 0.173[67] (July 2019) | Síminn | 27401 |
2 | Nova | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz 5G NR | 0.155[67] (July 2019) | Nova | 27411 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly Og Vodafone, Íslandssími) | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800 MHz LTE 3500 MHz 5G NR | 0.130[67] (July 2019) | Sýn | 27402 |
Ireland
At the end of March 2022 Ireland had 8.117 million mobile subscribers in total, representing a 158.4% penetration rate.
If mobile broadband and M2M subscriptions are excluded, the total number of mobile subscribers was 5.414 million, representing a 105.6% penetration rate.[68]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Ireland is the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Three • Includes the previous O2 network |
900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
3.447 (Q2 2022)[14] 1.618 (excluding MBB and M2M) (Q1 2022) | CK Hutchison Holdings | 27205 (Three), 27202 (O2) |
2 | Vodafone (formerly Eircell) |
900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC‑HSPA+ * 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, RCS, AML * shutdown beginning 02.2023 |
2.130 (Q3 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group plc | 27201 |
3 | eir (formerly Meteor) |
900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
1.233 (Q1 2022) 1.164 (excluding MBB and M2M) (Q1 2022) | Iliad (31.6%), NJJ (32.9%)[69] | 27203 |
Isle of Man
The British Crown dependency Isle of Man has an unknown number of subscribers in total and an unknown percentage penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Manx Telecom | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800 MHz LTE |
Not yet available | Basalt Investment Partners | 23458 |
2 | Sure | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS |
Not yet available | Batelco | 23436 |
Italy
As of March 2022, Italy has 106.5 million active lines in total, of which 78 million are human ones, or a 174% penetration rate.[70] The country's telecom regulator is AGCOM.
In 2016 Wind and 3 Italy agreed to complete a merger that was approved by European and national authorities and, since March 2020, all consumer and business offers are sold under the new brand Wind Tre. A new operator, Iliad, entered the Italian market in May 2018 as a consequence of this merger.[71]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (human lines in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Wind Tre | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 1800/2600/3500/28000 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML | 18.817 (Q4 2022)[14] (Includes Very Mobile) | CK Hutchison Holdings | 22288 and 22299 |
2 | TIM
(formerly SIP) |
900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/1800/3500/28000 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML | 18.438 (Q4 2022)[72] (Includes Kena Mobile) | Telecom Italia | 22201 |
3 | Vodafone
(formerly Omnitel) |
900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100/3500/28000 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, AML | 17.674 (Q3 2023)[39] (Includes ho-mobile) | Vodafone Group | 22210 |
4 | Iliad | Roaming on Wind 2G 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (RAN sharing on Wind 3G/4G where needed) 700/3500/28000 MHz 5G NR AML | 9.567 (Q4 2022)[56] | Iliad Group | 22250 |
5 | FASTWEB | Roaming on Wind Tre 2G/3G/4G/5G 28000 MHz 5G NR (FWA only) VoLTE, AML | 3.087 (Q4 2022)[73] | Swisscom | 22208 |
Jersey
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JT | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | Not yet available | JT Group | 23450 |
2 | Sure | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | Batelco | 23455 |
3 | Airtel-Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | Bharti Airtel (50%), Vodafone (50%) | 23403 |
Kosovo
Kosovo has 1.88 million subscribers in total, or a 103.47% penetration rate[74] (June 2018). As of February 2023, Vala and Ipko have been awarded with 5G licenses and are currently under deployment.[75]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in %) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vala | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 800/3600 MHz 5G NR (under deployment) |
51.95%[76] (Q2 2018) | Government of Kosovo | 22101 |
2 | Ipko | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 800/3600 5G NR (under deployment) |
36.07%[77] (Q2 2018) | Telekom Slovenije | 22102 |
Latvia
Latvia has 2.243 million subscribers in total, or a 99.72% penetration rate[25] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LMT | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1500/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR |
1.347 (Q4 2021)[47] | Republic of Latvia and related (51%), Telia (49%) | 24701 |
2 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/1500/3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.993 (Q4 2021)[50] | Tele2 | 24702 |
3 | Bite | GSM-900 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 1500/3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.467[78] (September 2012) | Providence Equity Partners | 24705 |
4 | Triatel | 450 MHz CDMA2000[79] | 24703 | ||
5 | Xomobile | International mobile network based in Latvia[80] | 24709 |
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has 0.039 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate[25] (April 2015).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FL1 (formerly Mobilkom Liechtenstein AG) | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 800 MHz LTE | Not yet available | State-owned | 29505 |
2 | 7acht (formerly Orange FL) | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | Not yet available | Salt Mobile SA | 29502 |
3 | Swisscom FL | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 900/1800/2100 MHz LTE VoLTE | Not yet available | Swisscom | 29501 |
The Liechtenstein mobile phone system is attached to Switzerland, and customers of these three providers can roam on Swiss networks without additional fees.
Lithuania
Lithuania has 3.826 million subscribers in total, or a 137% penetration rate (Q4 2022).[81]
The regulator is Ryšių Reguliavimo Tarnyba (RRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tele2 (Pildyk) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE 700 Mhz, 3500 Mhz 5G NR |
1.765 (Q4 2022) | Tele2 | 24603 |
2 | Telia (Ezys; Telia Extra, Interselas) (formerly Omnitel, Teo LT) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/900/1500*1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE,VoWIFI 700 MHz, 3500 MHz - 5G NR |
1.124 (Q4 2022) | Telia Company | 24601 |
3 | Bitė (Labas, Teledema, Magnetukas) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2300/2500/2600 MHz LTE |
0.859 (Q4 2022) | Providence Equity Partners | 24602 |
4 | Mezon | 2300/2500/2600 MHz LTE / 5G NR[82][83] | 0.097 (~2% May 2020) | Bitė Lietuva (was SC Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre - state owned) | 24608 |
Luxembourg
Luxembourg has 719,000 subscribers in total, or a 148% penetration rate[25] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.225 (Q4 2022) | Orange S.A. | 27099 |
2 | Tango | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.295 (Q4 2022) | Proximus Group | 27077 |
3 | POST | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.250 | POST Luxembourg | 27001 |
4 | Luxembourg Online | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | Not yet available | Luxembourg Online | 27005 |
Malta
Malta has 0.702 million subscribers in total, or a 130.19% penetration rate[84] (June 2023).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Epic (formerly Vodafone Malta and Telecell) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.278[39] (June 2023) | Monaco Telecom | 27801 |
2 | GO (formerly MALTACOM) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.251[84] (June 2023) | Dubai Holding (40%), public (60%) | 27821 |
3 | Melita | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz - 5G NR | 0.173[84] (June 2023) | EQT Partners | 27877 |
Moldova
Moldova has 4.263 million subscribers in total, or a 120% penetration rate[85] (2012).
The country's telecommunications regulator is ANRCETI.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 2.097 (Q3 2021)[21] | Orange S.A. (94.3%) | 25901 |
2 | Moldcell | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 1.4 (2020)[86] | CG Corp Global[87] | 25902 |
3 | Moldtelecom | 450 MHz CDMA2000, EVDO Rev. A 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.459 (2020)[86] | Moldtelecom | 25903,25905,25999 |
4 | Interdnestrcom operating in Transnistria region only | 800 MHz CDMA2000, EVDO Rev. A[88] 800 MHz LTE[89] | 0.291 (2012)[90] | Sheriff | 25906 |
Monaco
Monaco has 0.023 million subscribers on the Monaco Telecom network, or a 70.1% penetration rate[25] (December 2009). The French networks are also widely available in Monaco, but they do not disclose subscriber figures for Monaco.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Monaco Telecom | 900 MHz GSM 900/2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE 3500 MHz 5G NR | 0.021 | NJJ Capital/Xavier Niel 55%, Société Nationale de Financement 45% | 21210 |
Montenegro
Montenegro has 1,097,574 subscribers in total, or a 177.02% penetration rate (October 2013).[91]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Montenegro is Agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštansku djelatnost.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in %) [92] | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | m:tel | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 37% (Feb 2023) | 51% Telekom Srbija, 49% Telekom Srpske | 29703 |
2 | Crnogorski Telekom | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 35% (Feb 2023) | Hrvatski Telekom (76.53%) (Deutsche Telekom AG 60.49%), free float (23.47%) | 29702 |
3 | One Montenegro | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100 MHz LTE 700/3600 MHz 5G NR | 28% (Feb 2023) | Antenna Hungária[5] | 29701 |
Netherlands
The Netherlands has 22.12 million subscribers in total, or a 125.7% penetration rate[93] (Q1 2023).
The regulatory authorities for telecommunication in the Netherlands are the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM: Autoriteit Consument & Markt) and the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI: Rijksdienst Digitale Infrastructuur).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Odido (formerly T-Mobile, Ben, Dutchtone) • Includes the previous Tele2 and Orange networks. | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 700/3500* MHz 5G NR *test license only **2G discontinued as of 1 June 2023, with the last sites deactivated on 30 December 2023[94][95][96] ***detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[97] | 6.853 (Q2 2021)[98] | WP/AP Telecom Holdings IV B.V. (Warburg Pincus 50%, Apax Partners 50%) |
20416 and 20402 |
2 | KPN • Includes the previous Telfort network. | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 700/2100*/3500** MHz 5G NR *indoor small cells only, using DSS **test license only 450 MHz CDMA (Smart meters only) ***detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[99] | 5.563 (Q3 2021)[100] | Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 20408 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly Libertel) | 900/1800* MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) *Only active on sites without low-band spectrum. 700/800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 700/1800** MHz 5G NR **using Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) ***detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[101] | 5.560 (Q4 2022)[39] | VodafoneZiggo Group Holding B.V. (Vodafone 50%, Liberty Global 50%) |
20404 |
North Macedonia
North Macedonia has 2.299 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate.[102]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in North Macedonia is AEK.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom (formerly T-Mobile, MOBIMAK) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A, VoLTE, 700/3600 MHz 5G NR | 1.211 (Q3 2021)[103] | Magyar Telekom (59.21%) (Deutsche Telekom AG 60.49%) | 29401 |
2 | A1 (formerly one, Vip, Cosmofon) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A , VoLTE, 700/3600 MHz 5G NR | 1.084 (Q2 2021)[12] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil (51%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (20.58%)) |
29403 |
Norway
Norway has 5.730 million subscribers in total, or a 108.97% penetration rate[25] (December 2016).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Norway is the Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telenor | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) (2G to be discontinued in 2025)[104] 3G discontinued in January 2021[104] 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 2.669 (Q3 2023)[46] | Telenor
Government of Norway (54%) |
24201 |
2 | Telia (formerly NetCom) • Includes the previous Tele2 network. | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 3G discontinued in November 2021[105] 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 700/3500 MHz 5G NR | 2.440 (Q3 2023)[47] | Telia Company | 24202 |
3 | Ice (formerly Ice.net) |
450/700/800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE (Roams on Telia's network where there is no coverage) VoLTE, VoWiFi 700/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 0.694 (Q4 2021)[106] | Lyse AS[107] | 24214, 24206 |
Poland
Poland has 54.1 million subscribers in total (Q4 2020).[108]
The country's telecom regulator is UKE (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (formerly Idea) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS 900/2100 MHz (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi (shares network with T-Mobile) |
17.640 (Q3 2023)[21] | Orange S.A. (50.67%), free float (49.33%) | 26003 |
2 | Play | E-GSM/GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS 900/2100 MHz (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWiFi (for supported iOS/Android devices) (Roaming 2G/3G/LTE on Orange Poland* network) * available till 2025, on some areas already inactive. | 16.794 (Q3 2022)[56] | Iliad S.A. | 26006 |
3 | Plus (formerly Plus GSM) | CDMA 420 MHz GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS 900/2100 MHz (HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+) 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/2600 MHz 5G NR TDD VoLTE, VoWiFi | 13.341 (Q3 2022)[109] | Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. | 26001 |
4 | T-Mobile (formerly Era) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi (shares network with Orange) |
12.545 (Q3 2023)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 26002 |
Portugal
Portugal has 17.6 million subscribers in total, or a 170.5% penetration rate (13.1 million active subscribers or 127.4% penetration rate)[110] (Q3 2017).
The country's telecom regulator is ANACOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MEO (formerly TMN) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3600 MHz 5G NR | 6.147 (Q3 2021)[111] | Altice | 26806 |
2 | NOS (formerly Optimus) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE 700/3500 MHz 5G NR | 5.209 (Q3 2021)[112] | NOS | 26803 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly Telecel) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz 5G NR | 4.712 (Q3 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group plc | 26801 |
Romania
Romania has 23.2 million active subscribers in total, or a 122% penetration rate (2022).[113] The country's telcom regulator is ANCOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (formerly Dialog) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 9.7 (Q3 2023)[21] | Orange S.A. | 22610 |
2 | Vodafone (formerly Connex) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 8.601 (Q2 2023)[39] | Vodafone Group plc | 22601 |
3 | Digi | GSM-900 (GPRS) 800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE, VoWiFi 2100/2600 MHz 5G 3500 MHz 5G NR | 5.625 (Q3 2023)[114] | RCS&RDS | 22605 |
4 | Telekom (formerly Cosmorom, Cosmote) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 2100 Mhz 5G |
3.9 (Q3 2023)[62] | (OTE)Deutsche Telekom AG (53%) | 22603 |
Russia
The country's telecom regulator is Roskomnadzor (RKN).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | Mobile country code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, VoLTE 1800/2100/2600/4700 MHz 5G NR | 80.0 (Q1 2022)[10] | Sistema (42.08%), free float (41.11%)[115] | 25001 |
2 | MegaFon | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 74.2 (Q3 2021)[116] | USM Holdings (50%), AF Telecom Holdings (50%)[117] | 25002 |
3 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 50.6 (Q3 2021)[118] | Veon | 25099 |
4 | Tele2 Russia | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE CDMA2000 1x, 450 MHz 450 MHz LTE (as Skylink) CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. A, 450 MHz NMT - 450i, 450 MHz | 46.6 (Q3 2021)[119] | Rostelecom | 25020 |
San Marino
San Marino has 0.037 million subscribers in total, or a 116.95% penetration rate[25] (December 2013).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telecom Italia San Marino | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A |
Telecom Italia (0.0001%), Telecom Italia Sparkle (99.9999%) | 22201 | |
2 | Telefonia Mobile Sammarinese | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Uses the TISM network) |
0.019[120] (February 2012) | Telecom Italia San Marino (51%) | 22201 |
3 | Prima | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ |
San Marino Telecom (100%) | 29201 |
Serbia
Serbia has 9.1987 million subscribers based on the three-month customer activity, or a 128.09% penetration rate[121] (December 2013).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Serbia is RATEL (Regulatorna agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštanske usluge).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in %) [122] | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | mts | 900/1800 MHz - GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz - UMTS (HSDPA, DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz - LTE (LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE) | 44 % ( Q3 2023 ) | Telekom Srbija | 22003 |
2 | Yettel | 900/1800 MHz - GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz - UMTS (HSDPA, DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz - LTE (LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, ViLTE) | 33 % ( Q3 2023 ) | PPF | 22001 |
3 | A1 | 900/1800 MHz - GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz - UMTS (HSDPA, DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz - LTE (LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE) |
23 % ( Q3 2023 ) |
A1 Telekom Austria Group | 22005 |
Slovakia
Slovakia has 7.68 million subscribers in total, or a 132.79% penetration rate. All facts are based on the three-month customer activity base[123] (November 2019).
The regulatory authority for electronic communications "telecommunication" in Slovakia is Úrad pre reguláciu elektronických komunikácií a poštových služieb (RÚ).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (formerly Globtel, Slovtel) | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ (shares 3G with Swan Mobile/4ka) (due to shutdown prior to 2024) 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro 700/2100 MHz LTE (Temporary license before 5G rollout) VoLTE, VoWiFi, RCS 700/2100/3600 MHz 5G NR |
2.403 (Q3 2023)[21] | Orange S.A. | 23101, 23105 |
2 | O2 (formerly Telefónica, O2 Telefónica) | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) (Roaming on Telekom Slovakia (2G) when needed) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100 MHz LTE (Temporary license before 5G rollout) VoLTE, VoWiFi, RCS 700/2100/3600 MHz 5G NR |
2.370 (Q3 2023)[38] | PPF | 23106 |
3 | Telekom (formerly Eurotel, T-Mobile) | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro 2600 MHz TD-LTE 700/2100 MHz LTE (Temporary license before 5G rollout) VoLTE, VoWiFi, RCS 700/2100/3600 MHz 5G NR |
2.200 (Q3 2023)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23102, 23104 |
4 | 4ka (SWAN) | 1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) (Roaming on Orange Slovakia (2G, 3G) when out of native coverage) - also on 4G starting in 2024 (except 800MHz) 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWiFi, RCS 3600 MHz 5G NR |
0.603[124][125] (Q3 2022) | SWAN | 23103 |
Slovenia
Slovenia has 2,724,176 subscribers in total, or a 128% penetration rate[126] (Q3 2023).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Slovenia is AKOS (Agencija za komunikacijska omrežja in storitve).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 2600/3600 MHz - 5G NR | 0.968 (Q3 2023) Including Izimobil, Spar Mobil, Mega M, Novatel MOBIL, SoftNet mobil | Telekom Slovenije | 29341 |
2 | A1 (formerly Si.mobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 700/3500 MHz - 5G NR |
0.860 (Q3 2023) Including bob, Hotmobil, re:do | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil)(51%), ÖBAG (28.42%), free float (20.58%) |
29340 |
3 | Telemach (formerly Tušmobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ (Roams on Telekom Slovenije (2G) where there is no Telemach coverage) 700/800/1800/2100/2300 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 700/3600 MHz - 5G NR | 0.701 (Q3 2023)[29] | United Group | 29370 |
4 | T-2 | 2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA (Roaming on Telekom Slovenije (2G/LTE) network when needed) 2100 MHz LTE 2300 MHz - 5G NR | 0.195 (Q3 2023) | Gratel (87%) | 29364 |
Spain
Spain has 59.166 million subscribers in total, or a 123.10% penetration rate (Sept. 2023).[127]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Spain is CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia).
Note: The number of subscribers of each operator includes the subscribers of the main brand and the rest of its brands and subsidiaries.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Movistar | 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/1800/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, ViLTE | 16.076[127] (Sep 2023) | Telefónica | 21407 |
2 | Vodafone (formerly Airtel) | 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi | 13.017[127] (Sep 2023) | Vodafone Group plc | 21401 |
3 | Orange (formerly Amena) | 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi | 12.985[127] (Sep 2023) | Orange | 21403 |
4 | Yoigo | 1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Roams on Orange and Movistar where there is no Yoigo coverage) 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE |
12.360[127] (Sep 2023) | Grupo MÁSMÓVIL | 21404 |
Sweden

Sweden has 14.3 million subscribers in total, approximatelly 140% penetration rate (2020).[128] The country's telcom regulator is Swedish Post and Telecom Authority.
There are four main network operators, and they share various 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network infrastructure through co-ownership in separate network companies. Tele2 and Telenor share network infrastructure through their company Net4Mobility.[129] Telia and Tele2 share network infrastructure through UMTS Nät AB.[130] Tre and Telenor share network infrastructure through 3GIS.[131][132]
Sweden also has a number of flanker brands and virtual operators, most notable are Halebop, Comviq, Fello, Hallon, Vimla, Mybeat, Tellusmobil and Chilimobil.
Some of world's largest producers of equipment for mobile network operators have strong ties to Sweden. Ericsson[133] is based in Sweden while Nokia, Siemens, Huawei and ZTE have major research centers in the country, often clustered around Kista and Lund.[134][135]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telia | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHz |
8.514 (Q3 2023)[47] | Telia Company | 24001 |
2 | Telenor (formerly Vodafone) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR |
2.936 (Q3 2023)[46] | Telenor | 24008 |
3 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR |
2.876 (Q3 2023)[50] | Tele2 | 24007 |
4 | Tre | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/2100/2600 MHz FD-LTE, 2600 MHz TD-LTE, LTE-A |
2.378 (Q3 2022)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%), Investor AB (40%) | 24002 |
Switzerland
Switzerland has 11.365 million mobile subscribers and a 138% penetration rate[136] (December 2014).
The country's telecom regulator is BAKOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Swisscom | 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/900/1500 (FDD SDL)/1800/2100/2600 MHz |
6.378[73] | Partially state-owned (51%), free float (49%) | 22801 |
2 | Sunrise (formerly diAx) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 900/3500 MHz 5G NR | 2.590 (Q3 2021)[137] | Liberty Global | 22802 |
3 | Salt (formerly Orange CH) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 2.141[138] (Q3 2014) | NJJ Capital[139] | 22803 |
Turkey
Turkey has 91.3 million subscribers in total, or a 107.1% penetration rate[140] (Q2 2023).
The telecom regulator in Turkey is Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK : Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turkcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 37.64 (Q2 2023)[140] | Turkey Wealth Fund (26.2%), LetterOne (19.8%), free float (54%) |
2 | Vodafone Turkiye (formerly Telsim) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 28.11 (Q2 2023)[140] | Vodafone Group plc |
3 | Türk Telekom (formerly Avea, Aria, Aycell) | GSM 900 (only in rural areas)/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 25.61 (Q2 2023)[140] | Türk Telekom |
Ukraine
Ukraine has 55.860 million subscribers in total, or a 129.8% penetration rate[141] (October 2018).
The country's telecom regulator is NKRZI.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kyivstar*
(Including previous Beeline Ukraine network) |
900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE |
24.3 (Q1 2023) | VEON | 25503 |
2 | Vodafone* (formerly MTS Ukraine, UMC) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 15.2 (Q3 2023) | Bakcell | 25501 |
3 | lifecell* (formerly life:) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro |
11.4 (Q3 2023) | Turkcell | 25506 |
4 | Intertelecom | 800 MHz CDMA2000, CDMA2000 EV-DO rel.0, rev. A
(Network in Odesa region only) |
0.885 (Q4 2021) | Odinaco Ltd (49%), Viktor Gushan (35.7%) | 25504 |
5 | TriMob* | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA
(Own 3G network in Kyiv city centre only.) Free 2G/3G roaming on Vodafone network available. |
0.078 (Q4 2021) as TriMob
0.054 (Q4 2021) as Lycamobile |
Ukrtelecom | 25507 |
6 | PEOPLEnet | 800 MHz CDMA2000, CDMA2000 EV-DO (Network in Dnipropetrovsk region only) | 0.036 (Q4 2021) | Telesystemy Ukrainy | 25521 |
*Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war the national roaming among other operators is free and it includes voice calls, SMS and mobile 2G / 3G Internet at speeds up to 512 kbit/s.[142]
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has 92.0 million subscribers in total, or an approximate 139% penetration rate (31 December 2017).[143]
The country's telecom regulator is Ofcom.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | O2 | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2300/2600 MHz TD-LTE 700/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML, RCS |
24.1 (Q3 2023)[144]
(Includes Virgin Mobile and Giffgaff) |
Virgin Media O2
(50% Telefonica, 50% Liberty Global) |
23410 |
2 | EE |
1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/1800/2100/2600/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML, RCS |
21.2 (Q3 2023)[145]
(Includes BT Mobile and Plusnet Mobile) |
BT Group | 23430 and 23433 |
3 | Vodafone | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE 900/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML, RCS |
18.2 (Q3 2023)[39]
(Includes VOXI) |
Vodafone Group plc | 23415 |
4 | Three | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1500/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
10.6 (Q2 2023)[14]
(Includes SMARTY) |
CK Hutchison Holdings | 23420 |
See also
- List of mobile network operators worldwide
- List of mobile network operators of the Americas
- List of mobile network operators of the Asia Pacific region
- List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
- List of mobile telephone prefixes by country
- List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
- Mobile Network Codes in ITU region 2xx (Europe)
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