Amobile network operator, also known as a wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier is a provider ofwireless communication services.
The main mobile network operators in Europe are listed below.
Albania as per has 3.66 million subscribers, of whom 2.49 million are active users (101% penetration rate) (Q1 2021).
Active users are considered those who have communicated in the last three months.[1]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is theAKEP.
In 2022 4iG group, owning ONE Telecommunications, acquired a majority stake ofALBtelecom Mobile, 80.27%,[2] to a network merger in 2023.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | One Albania • Includes the formerALBtelecom Mobile network.[3] | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz 3400/3500 MHz5G NR | 1.914 (Q3 2021) | 4iG[4][5] | 27601 27603 |
2 | Vodafone Albania | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro VoLTE 3700 MHz/3800 MHz5G NR | 1.975 (Q2 2025) | Vodafone Group plc (99.9%) | 27602 |
Andorra has 88,109 mobile subscribers[6] or about 113.63% mobile penetration.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Andorra Telecom (formerlyServei de Telecomunicacions d'Andorra) | 900/1800 MHzGPRS 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/1800/2100 MHzLTE-LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.088[7] (2021) | Government of Andorra[8] | 21303 |
Armenia has 3.5 million subscribers in total, and a 120% penetration rate.[9]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Viva | 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] | Viva Armenia Fedilco Group Limited (Zhe Zhang (75%) and Konstantin Sokolov (25%)) (80%) andGovernment of Armenia (20%) | 28305 |
2 | Team | 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 | 28301 |
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),VoLTE,5G | 0.933 (December 2017) | Ucom | 28310 |
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 |
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1 | A1 | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 3500 MHz5G NR | 5.148 (including yesss!) (Q3 2022)[12] | A1 Group (América Móvil (60.8%), ÖBAG (28.4%), institutional and others (7.4%), retail (3.4%)). | 23201 |
2 | Magenta Telekom (formerlyT-Mobile,max.mobil) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ (roams on3'sUMTS network where noUMTS)
| 4.557 (Q2 2022)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23203 |
3 | Drei • Includes the previousOrange network. | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) (roams onMagenta Telekom'sGSM network when needed) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 3500 MHz5G NR | 2.761 (Q4 2024)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings | 23205 |
In December 2005,Azerbaijan had 2 million subscribers in total, a 25% penetration rate.[citation needed] In 2014, Azerbaijan had over 10 million subscribers in total, or a 130% penetration rate.[citation needed]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Azercell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE | 4.417[15] (April 2013) | AzInTelecom (state-owned company) | 40001 |
2 | Bakcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE[16] | 3.4 | Neqsol Holding | 40002 |
3 | Nar | GSM 1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE | 2.1 (March 2014) | Azerfon LLC | 40004 |
4 | Nakhtel (operating in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE CDMA 800 | Nakhtel LLC | 40006 |
Belarus has 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 |
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1 | MTS | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE | 5.7 (Q1 2022)[10] | Beltelecom (51%) MTS (49%) | 25702 |
2 | A1 (formerlyvelcom) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi | 4.959 (Q3 2024)[17] | A1 Group | 25701 |
3 | Life | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | 1.5 (Q2 2024)[18] | Turkcell | 25704 |
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 |
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1 | Proximus (formerlyBelgacom) | 900/1800GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 5.095 (Q4 2024)[20] | Proximus Group N.V./S.A.(Government of Belgium 53.3%,NJJ 6.61%[21]) | 20601 |
2 | Orange (formerlyMobistar,OBE) | 900/1800GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi | 3.467 (Q4 2024)[22] | Orange S.A.(76.97%), others (23.03%) | 20610 |
3 | Base/Telenet | 900/1800GSM (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi | 2.679 (Q2 2024)[23] | Telenet Group N.V./S.A. (Liberty Global 100%) | 20620 |
4 | DIGI | Roaming onProximusLTE/LTE-A Network 700/900/1800/2100/2600/3600 MHz 5G NR[24] VoLTE | Not available yet | 51%CityMesh, (subsidiary of Cegeka Groep N.V.) 49% Digi Communications N.V. | 20612 |
In December 2022,Bosnia and Herzegovina had 3.811 million subscribers in total,[25] or a115% penetration rate.
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Communications Regulatory Agency (Regulatorna agencija za komunikacije, RAK).[26]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers in million | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | BH Mobile (formerlyGSM-BIH) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE 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 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro | 1.273 (Q2 2023) | Telekom Srbija | 21805 |
3 | HT ERONET (formerly HTmobile) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE), 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+,HSDPA,HSUPA,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro 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 |
4 | haloo (MVNO ofERONET) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE), 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+,HSDPA,HSUPA,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro | 0.140 (Q2 2023) | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (50.10%), Hrvatski Telekom (39.10%,Hrvatska pošta (5.23%),free float (5.27%) | 21803 |
5 | novotel (MVNO ofm:tel) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE), 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro | 0.080 (Q2 2023) | Pro Futuro Mostar (77%),Central Osiguranje (10%),Tehnoservis (10%) | 21805 |
6 | *supernova (MVNO ofm:tel) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE), 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro | - | Telekom Srbija | 21805 |
Bulgaria has 7 978 611 subscribers in total, or a 123.9% penetration rate according to the CRC annual report for 2024.[27]
The regulatory authority for Telecommunication in Bulgaria is the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers[28] (in millions) | Coverage | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | A1 (formerlyMtel,Mobiltel) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 900 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 700/3600 MHz5G NR | 3.846 (Q4 2024) | Link | A1 Group | 28401 |
2 | Vivacom (formerlyVivatel) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 900 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 1800/3600 MHz5G NR | 3.354 (Q4 2023) | Link | United Group | 28403 |
3 | Yettel (formerlyTelenor,Globul) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 900 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,ViLTE,eSIM 700/2600/3600 MHz5G NR | 3.18 (Q4 2024) | Link | e& PPF Telecom Group | 28405 |
Croatia has 4,404,652 subscribers in total, or a 102.8% penetration rate. (Q4 2019)[29]
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 |
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1 | Hrvatski Telekom (formerlyT-Mobile, HTmobile, HT CRONET) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 3G shutdown: end of 2024 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 (formerlyvip) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro,VoLTE (postpaid only),eSIM (postpaid only) 700/3600 MHz -5G NR | 1.990 (Q3 2021)[12] | A1 Group | 21910 |
3 | Telemach (formerlyTele2) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 700/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | 1.00 (Q3 2021)[31] | United Group | 21902 |
Cyprus has 1,392,480 subscribers in total, or a 151.7% penetration rate (excludes Northern Cyprus) (Q4 2022).[32]
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 |
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Mobile network operators in Cyprus (excludes Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) | |||||
1 | Cytamobile-Vodafone | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 700/3500 MHz5G NR[33] | 0.710 (Q4 2022)[32][34] | Cyta (Government of Cyprus 100%) | 28001 |
2 | Epic (formerlyMTN, Areeba) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,eSIM 700/3500 MHz5G NR | 0.440 (Q4 2022)[32][35] | Monaco Telecom SAM | 28010 |
3 | PrimeTel (formerly as MVNO on Epic) | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 900/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM (RAN sharing with Epic & roaming on Epic or Cyta when needed) | 0.150 (Q4 2022)[32] | PrimeTel PLC (Signal Capital Partners 100%) | 28020 |
4 | Cablenet (formerlyLemontel, as MVNO on Cyta) | 800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A eSIM (RAN sharing & roaming with Cyta when needed) | 0.093 (Q4 2022)[32] | Cablenet Communications Systems PLC (GO Malta 63.4%) | 28022 |
Mobile network operators operating only in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | |||||
1 | Kuzey Kıbrıs Turkcell | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE+ VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 5G (testing) [36] | 0.576 (Q2 2023)[37] | Turkcell A.Ş. | 28601 |
2 | Telsim Vodafone | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE+ VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 5G (testing) [38] | 0.382 (Q2 2023)[37] | Vodafone Turkey A.Ş. | 28602 |
TheCzech Republic has 16.121 million subscribers in total, or a 151% penetration rate (December 2019).[39]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | T-Mobile (formerlyPaegas) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,ViLTE,VoWiFi 700/1800/2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 6.523 (Q4 2023)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23001 |
2 | O2 (formerlyEurotel,Český Telecom) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 700/1800/2100 (Prague Metro only) /3500 MHz5G NR | 5.987 (Q2 2021)[40] | PPF N.V. | 23002 |
3 | Vodafone (formerlyOskar) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,ViLTE,VoWiFi 700/1800/2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 4.185 (Q1 2025)[41] | Vodafone Group plc | 23003 |
Denmark has 8.208 million subscribers in total, or a 146% penetration rate[42] (Q1 2014)
In 2011, Denmark liquidatedIT- og Telestyrelsen, it's telecommunications regulator.[43][44]
Former regulator's tasks are divided among four institutions:[45]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | TDC | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 800/2600 MHz[46]LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 3.890 (Q4 2024)[47] | Macquarie Group and Danish pension funds (PFA, PKA,ATP) | 23801 |
2 | Norlys[48] (formerlyTelia) | 900/1800GSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR (shares network with Telenor) | ~1.9 (Q4 2024)[49] | Norlys a.m.b.a.[50] | 23820 |
3 | Telenor (formerlySonofon) | 900/1800GSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100 MHzLTE VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR (shares network with Norlys) | 1.699 (Q1 2025)[51] | Telenor | 23802 |
4 | 3 | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi (Roams on TDC's GSM / UMTS / LTE network where 3 does not reach) | 1.659 (Q4 2024)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%),Investor AB (40%) | 23806 |
Estonia has 2.524 million subscribers in total, or a 188% penetration rate[52] (December 2008).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Telia (formerlyEMT) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE VoLTE 700/3500 MHz -5G NR 3G (UMTS, HSPA) has been shut down in 2023 | 1.274 (Q1 2024)[53] | Telia Company | 24801 |
2 | Elisa (formerlyRadiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE VoLTE 700/3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.701 (Q1 2024)[54] | Elisa | 24802 |
3 | Tele2 (formerlyQ-GSM) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800/2100 MHzLTE 700/3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.464 (Q3 2024)[55] | Tele2 | 24803 |
TheFaroe Islands have 61,388 subscribers, or a 126% penetration rate (population 48,652)[56] (2020).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Føroya Tele | GSM-900 900/2100 MHzUMTS 1800 MHzLTE | 0.045 (74%) | Government of Faroe Islands | 28801 |
2 | Nema (formerlyHey,Vodafone,Kall) | GSM-900 2100 MHzUMTS 1800 MHzLTE | 0.013 (25%) | Nema | 28802 |
3 | Tosa | GSM-900 2100 MHzUMTS 1800 MHzLTE | 0.0 (0%) | Tosa | 28803 |
Finland has 7.700 million subscribers in total, or a 144.59% penetration rate[27] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Elisa (formerlyRadiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | ![]() | Elisa | 24405 24406 24421 |
2 | DNA | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 3500 MHz -5G NR | ![]() | Telenor | 24403 24404 24412 24413 24436 (SYV[2]) |
3 | Telia (formerlyTelecom Finland,Sonera) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | ![]() | Telia Company | 24420 24436 (SYV[3]) 24491 |
4 | Ålcom (formerlyÅMT /Ålands Mobiltelefon) | GSM-900 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | Not yet available | Mariehamns Telefon, Ålands Telefonandelslag | 24414 |
France has 75.5 million subscribers in total, or a 115.2% penetration rate (September 2015).[57]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in France isARCEP.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Orange (formerlyOrange-Itineris,Itineris) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 25.291 (Q1 2025)[58] | Orange S.A. | 20801 |
2 | SFR | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 19.403 (Q4 2024)[59] | Altice (80.4%),free float (19.6%)[60] | 20810 |
3 | Bouygues Telecom | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 18.339 (Q1 2025)[61] | Bouygues Group (90.53%) | 20820 |
4 | Free Mobile | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+(Roaming on Orange 2G/3G when needed, limited to 384 kbit/s download, 384 kbit/s upload) 700/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 15.518 (Q4 2024)[62] | Iliad S.A. | 20815 |
As of November 2024,Georgia has 5,623,128 subscribers in total.
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Georgia is theGeorgian National Communications Commission.[63][64]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Magticom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHzLTE,LTE Advanced,VoLTE 5G is onFDD 700 MHz (N28) with a bandwidth of 20 MHz (2x10MHz),FDD 2600 MHz (N7) with a bandwidth of 60 MHz (2x30MHz) andTDD 3500 MHz (N78) with a bandwidth of 100 MHz. Magticom currently has the biggest 5G coverage in the country.[65] | 2.332 (November 2024)[66] | International Tellcell LLC | 28202 |
2 | Silknet (formerlyGeocell) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+,CDMA2000,EVDO Rev. A 2300 MHzTD-LTE,LTE Advanced,LTE Advanced Pro 800/900/1800 MHzLTE 5G–2100 MHz (Only in central Tbilisi from Freedom Square to Bagebi). Silknet has not participated in any of the 5G license auctions announced by theGNCC and has chosen to instead use its existing neutral license for 2100 MHz. Silknet currently remains the only MNO in Georgia without 5G-specific licenses and has the smallest 5G coverage. | 1.965 (November 2024)[66] | Silk Road Group | 28201 |
3 | Cellfie (formerlyBeeline) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE Advanced,VoLTE,VoWifi coming soon 5G – Currently in skiing resorts Bakuriani and Gudauri, seaside resorts Batumi, Gonio, Kvariati, Shekvetili, Kobuleti, as well as some of Tbilisi's neighbourhoods, such as Didube and Didi Dighomi. There is also coverage in Zugdidi. 5G is on 10 MHz (2X5 MHz) frequency resource, within the Uplink 703 - 708 MHz and Downlink 758 - 763 MHz resources; 50 MHz frequency resource within the 3550-3600 MHz resource. Cellfie also owns licenses for 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz. | 1.308 (November 2024)[66] | CBS Group | 28204 |
Operators inAbkhazia | |||||
Aquafon | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 800 MHzLTE | N/A | Aquafon JSC | 28967 (MCC is not listed by ITU) | |
A-Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 800/1800 MHzLTE | N/A | A-Mobile LLSC | 28988 (MCC is not listed by ITU) | |
Operators inSouth Ossetia | |||||
MegaFon | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/1800 MHzUMTS 800/1800 MHzLTE | N/A | CJSC Ostelkom (branding licence agreement withMegaFon)[67] | 25002 |
Germany has 114.1 million subscribers in total, or a 140% penetration rate[27] (December 2011).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Germany is theBundesnetzagentur (BNetzA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom (formerlyD1 DeTeMobil,T-Mobile) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (EDGE) 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 66.920 (Q3 2024)[68] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 26201 |
2 | O2 (formerlyVIAG Interkom) • Includes the previousE-Plus network. | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/1800/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 40.851 (Q2 2025)[68] | Telefónica S.A. (96.8%),free float (3.2%) | 26203 |
3 | Vodafone Germany (formerlyD2 Mannesmann) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/1800/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 29.272 (Q4 2025)[68] | Vodafone Group plc | 26202 |
4 | 1&1 | 2600 MHzLTE 3600 MHz5G NR (Roams onVodafone where there is no 1&1 coverage) VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 12.380 (Q3 2024)[68] | United Internet AG (78.32%),free float (18.26%),TGW Logistics Group (3.00%), others (0,42 %) | 26223 |
Gibraltar, the British overseas territory, has 0.028 million subscribers in total, or a 92.12% penetration rate[27] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gibtelecom | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS 800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | 0.022[citation needed] | Government of Gibraltar | 26601 |
In 2022,Greece had 11.326 million subscribers in total, or a 109% penetration rate.[2] The regulatory authority for telecommunications in Greece is theHellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Cosmote | 900/1800 MHzGSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 7.373 (Q2 2023)[69] | OTE A.E. (Deutsche Telekom AG 54.8%) | 20201, 20202 |
2 | Vodafone (formerlyPanafon) • Includes the previous Cyta Hellas network. | 900/1800 MHzGSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 4.272 (Q4 2025)[41] | Vodafone Group (100%) | 20205 (Vodafone), 20214 (Cyta Hellas) |
3 | Nova (formerlyTelestet, TIM, Wind) • Includes the previousQ-Telecom network. | 900/1800 MHzGSM (EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 3.200(Q3 2023)[70] | United Group B.V. | 20209 (Q-Telecom), 20210 (Nova) |
The British Crown dependencyGuernsey has 0.055 million subscribers in total, or a 95% penetration rate[citation needed] (December 2005).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Sure | GSM-900 2100 MHzUMTS LTE | Not yet available | Batelco | 23455 |
2 | JT | GSM-1800 2100 MHzUMTS | Not yet available | JT Group | 23450 |
3 | Airtel-Vodafone | GSM-1800 2100 MHzUMTS | 0.45 | Batelco | 23403 |
Hungary has 11.8 million subscribers in total[71] (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 |
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1 | Magyar Telekom (formerlyWestel 900,Westel,T-Mobile) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Yettel) | 5.582 (Q3 2021)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG (61.39%), free float (40.79%)[72] | 21630 |
2 | Yettel (formerlyPannon GSM,Pannon,Telenor HU) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Magyar Telekom) | 3.449 (Q2 2021)[40] | e& PPF Telecom Group | 21601 |
3 | One (formerlyVodafone) | • Includes the previousUPC Hungary andDIGI Mobile networks too. ||GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) | 3.003 (Q3 2023)[41] | 4iG | 21670 |
*900 MHz Hungarian 3G services have been suspended since July 2022.
Iceland has 0.470 million subscribers in total, or a 129.19% penetration rate[27] (July 2019).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Síminn (formerlyLandssíminn) | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHzUMTS 700/1800/2600 MHzLTE VoLTE 3600 MHz5G NR | 0.173[73] (July 2019) | Síminn | 27401 |
2 | Nova | 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 1800 MHzLTE VoLTE 3500 MHz5G NR | 0.155[73] (July 2019) | Nova | 27411 |
3 | Sýn (formerlyVodafone,Og Vodafone,Íslandssími) | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 800/1800 MHzLTE 3500 MHz5G NR | 0.130[73] (July 2019) | Free float | 27402 |
As 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.[74]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Ireland is theCommission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Three • Includes the previousO2 network | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A(Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,eSIM | 4.942 (Q4 2024)[14] | CK Hutchison Holdings | 27205(Three), 27202(O2) |
2 | Vodafone (formerlyEircell) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC‑HSPA+ * 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A(Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,RCS,AML,eSIM * 3G Network has been fully shutdown in 2024 | 2.140 (Q4 2025)[41] | Vodafone Group plc | 27201 |
3 | eir (formerlyMeteor) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A(Operating on a temporary licence) 1800/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 1.498 (Q3 2024) 1.164(excluding MBB and M2M) (Q2 2024) | Iliad (31.6%),NJJ (32.9%)[75] | 27203 |
The BritishCrown dependencyIsle 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 MHzUMTS 800/1800 MHzLTE | Not yet available | Basalt Investment Partners | 23458 |
2 | Sure | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS | Not yet available | Batelco | 23436 |
As of March 2022, Italy has 106.5 million active lines in total, or a 174% penetration rate.[76] The country's telecom regulator isAGCOM.
In 20163 Italy andWind 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 brandWind Tre.[77]
A new operator,Iliad entered the Italian market in May 2018 as a consequence of this merger.[78]
In 2024Swisscom acquiredVodafone Italy fromVodafone Group with the aim of merging it with its subsidiaryFastweb.[79]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (Lines in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TIM (formerlySIP) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3700/28000 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 18.438 (Q4 2022)[80] (IncludesKena Mobile) | TIM Group | 22201 |
2 | Wind Tre | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE),UMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 1800/2600/3500/28000 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 17.782 (Q4 2024)[14] (IncludesVery Mobile) | CK Hutchison Holdings | 22288 and 22299 |
3 | Vodafone Italy (formerly Omnitel) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3700/28000 MHz5G NR VoLTE,AML | 17.206 (Q3 2024)[41] (Includesho-mobile) | Swisscom | 22210 |
4 | Iliad | Roaming onWind Tre2G 900 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A (RAN sharing onWind Tre3G/4G where needed, and also 5G in Zefiro Net areas) 700/3500/28000 MHz5G NR AML,VoLTE | 11.285 (Q2 2024)[62] | Iliad Group | 22250 |
5 | Fastweb | Roaming onVodafone Italy2G/4G/5G 28000 MHz5G NR(FWA only) VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 3.087 (Q4 2022)[81] | Swisscom | 22208 |
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JT | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE | Not yet available | JT Group | 23450 |
2 | Sure | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS | Not yet available | Batelco | 23455 |
3 | Airtel-Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS | 0.45 | Batelco | 23403 |
Kosovo has 1.88 million subscribers in total, or a 103.47% penetration rate[82] (June 2018). As of February 2023, Vala and Ipko have been awarded with 5G licenses and are currently under deployment.[83]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in %) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vala | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A 800/3600 MHz5G NR | 51.95%[84] (Q2 2018) | Government of Kosovo | 22101 |
2 | Ipko | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A 800/3600 MHz5G NR | 36.07%[85] (Q2 2018) | Telekom Slovenije | 22102 |
Latvia has 2.243 million subscribers in total, or a 99.72% penetration rate[27] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LMT | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHzUMTS,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1500/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 3500 MHz5G NR | 1.451 (Q1 2024)[53] | Telia (49%),Tet (Possessor (51%) andTelia (49%)) (23%), Latvian State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) (23%),Possessor (5%) | 24701 |
2 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz 900/2100 MHzUMTS 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/1500/3500 MHz -5G NR | 1.065 (Q3 2024)[55] | Tele2 | 24702 |
3 | Bitė | GSM-900 MHz 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 1500/3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.554 (Q1 2024)[86] | Providence Equity Partners | 24705 |
4 | Triatel | 450 MHzCDMA2000[87] | 24703 | ||
5 | Xomobile | International mobile network based in Latvia[88] | 24709 |
Liechtenstein has 0.039 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate[27] (April 2015).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FL1 [de] (formerly Mobilkom Liechtenstein AG) | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS 800/2100/2600 MHzLTE | not available | State-owned | 29505 |
2 | 7acht (formerly Orange FL) | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS 1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE | not available | Salt Mobile | 29502 |
3 | Swisscom FL | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS 900/1800/2100 MHzLTE VoLTE | not 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 has 4.49 million subscribers in total, or a 161% penetration rate (Q4 2023).[89]
Each of the three largest network operators haveflanker brands – Pildyk (Tele2), Ežys (Telia) and Labas (Bite).
The regulator is Ryšių Reguliavimo Tarnyba (RRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWIFI 700 MHz, 3500 MHz -5G NR | 2.125 (Q3 2024)[55] | Tele2 | 24603 |
2 | Telia Lietuva (formerlyOmnitel,Teo LT) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1500*/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWIFI 700 MHz, 3500 MHz -5G NR | 1.63 (Q1 2024)[53] | Telia Company | 24601 |
3 | Bitė • includes the previous Mezon network. | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWIFI 2300 MHz TDD, 2600 MHz TDD -5G NR | 1.19 (Q1 2024)[86] | Providence Equity Partners | 24602 24608 • includes the previous Mezon network. |
Luxembourg has 719,000 subscribers in total, or a 148% penetration rate[27] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.225 (Q4 2022) | Orange Belgium | 27099 |
2 | Tango | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.295 (Q4 2022) | Proximus Group | 27077 |
3 | POST | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 1800 MHzLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.250[citation needed] | POST Luxembourg | 27001 |
4 | Luxembourg Online | 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA | Not yet available | Luxembourg Online | 27005 |
Malta has 0.702 million subscribers in total, or a 130.19% penetration rate[90] (June 2023).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Epic (formerlyTelecell, Vodafone) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.278[41] (June 2023) | Monaco Telecom | 27801 |
2 | GO (formerlyMALTACOM) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.251[90] (June 2023) | Tunisie Telecom (65.42%), public (34.58%) | 27821 |
3 | Melita | 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A Pro 3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.173[90] (June 2023) | EQT AB (pending sale toGoldman Sachs Alternatives[91]) | 27877 |
Moldova has 4.263 million subscribers in total, or a 120% penetration rate[92] (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 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 2.097 (Q3 2021)[58] | Orange S.A. (94.3%) | 25901 |
2 | Moldcell | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE VoLTE 3500 MHz -5G NR | 1.4 (2020)[93] | CG Corp Global[94] | 25902 |
3 | Moldtelecom | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A | 0.459 (2020)[93] | Moldtelecom | 25903,25905,25999 |
Operators inTransnistria | |||||
1 | Interdnestrcom | 800 MHzLTE VoLTE[95] | 0.291 (2012)[96] | Sheriff | 25906 |
Monaco has 0.023 million subscribers on theMonaco Telecom network, or a 70.1% penetration rate[27] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Monaco Telecom | 900/2100 MHzUMTS 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE 700/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 0.021 | NJJ 55%, Société Nationale de Financement 45% | 21210 |
Montenegro has 1,097,574 subscribers in total, or a 177.02% penetration rate (October 2013).[97]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Montenegro is (Agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštansku djelatnost).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers[98] | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | M:TEL | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE 700/3600 MHz5G NR | 42% (May 2025) | 51%Telekom Srbija, 49%Telekom Srpske | 29703 |
2 | Crnogorski Telekom | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE 2100/3500 MHz5G NR | 35% (May 2025) | Hrvatski Telekom (76.53%)(Deutsche Telekom AG 60.49%), free float (23.47%) | 29702 |
3 | One Montenegro | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 900/1800/2100 MHzLTE 700/3600 MHz5G NR | 23% (May 2025) | 4iG[5] | 29701 |
TheNetherlands has 22.12 million subscribers in total, or a 125.7% penetration rate[99] (Q1 2023).
The regulatory authorities for telecommunication in the Netherlands are theNetherlands 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 (formerlyT-Mobile, Ben) • Includes the previousTele2 andOrange (Dutchtone) networks. | 900/2100* MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+** *Only active on sites without low-band antennas. **3G to be discontinued from 1 August 2026[100] 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE, LTE-A 2600 MHzTD-LTE VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR ***detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[101] | 7.3 (Q4 2024)[102] | WP/AP Telecom Holdings IV B.V. (Warburg Pincus 50%,Apax Partners 50%) | 20416 and 20402 |
2 | KPN • Includes the previousTelfort (O2 Netherlands) network. | 900* MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) *2G to be discontinued as of 1 December 2027[103] 800/900/1500/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2600 MHzTD-LTE VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR 450 MHzCDMA (Smart meters only) **detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[104] | 6.1 (Q2 2025)[105] | Koninklijke KPN | 20408 |
3 | Vodafone (formerlyLibertel) | 900/1800* MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) *Only active on sites without low-band antennas. 800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML 700/1800**/3500 MHz5G NR **usingDynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) ***detailed information on sites and frequencies to be found on the antennekaart website[106] | 5.603 (Q4 2024)[41] | VodafoneZiggo (Vodafone Group 50%,Liberty Global 50%) | 20404 |
North Macedonia has 2.299 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate (Q3 2012).[107]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in North Macedonia is AEC.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom (formerlyT-Mobile,MOBIMAK) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,VoLTE, 700/3600 MHz5G NR | 1.211 (Q3 2021)[108] | Magyar Telekom (51.00%)(Stone Bridge Communications) | 29401 |
2 | A1 (formerlyone,Vip,Cosmofon) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA+ 800/1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A,VoLTE, 700/3600 MHz5G NR | 1.084 (Q2 2021)[12] | A1 Group | 29403 |
Norway has 5.730 million subscribers in total, or a 108.97% penetration rate[27] (December 2016).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Norway is theNorwegian 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 2027)[109] 3G discontinued in January 2021[110] 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 700/3500 MHz5G NR | ![]() | Telenor Government of Norway (54%) | 24201 |
2 | Telia (formerlyNetCom) • Includes the previousTele2 network. | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) (2G to be discontinued from August 2025)[111] 3G discontinued in November 2021[112] 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 700/3500 MHz5G NR | ![]() | Telia Company | 24202 |
3 | Ice (formerlyIce.net) | 2G discontinued in May 2025[113] 700/800/900/1800/2100 MHzLTE (Roams onTelenor network in areas without its own coverage)[114] VoLTE,VoWiFi 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR | ![]() | Lyse AS[116] | 24214, 24206 |
Poland has 58.6 million subscribers in total (Q4 2020).[117]
The country's telecom regulator is UKE (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (formerlyIdea) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) UMTS 900 MHz (HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2100/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi (shares network with T-Mobile) | 18.366 (Q3 2024)[4] | Orange S.A. (50.67%),free float (49.33%) | 26003 |
2 | Play | E-GSM/GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) UMTS 900 MHz (HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,ViLTE,VoWiFi (for supported iOS/Android devices) (Roaming 2G/3G/LTE onOrange Poland* network) * available till 31.12.2025, on some areas already inactive. | 13.318 (Q3 2024)[5] | Iliad S.A. | 26006 |
3 | Plus (formerlyPlus GSM) | GSM 900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) UMTS 900/2100 MHz (HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+) 420/900/1800/2100/2600/2600TDD MHzLTE,LTE-A 2100/2600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 13.130 (Q3 2024)[6] | Grupa Polsat Plus | 26001 |
4 | T-Mobile (formerlyEra) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi (shares network with Orange) | 12.640 (Q1 2025)[7] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 26002 |
Portugal has 17.6 million subscribers in total, or a 170.5% penetration rate (13.1 million active subscribers or 127.4% penetration rate)[118] (Q3 2017).
The country's telecom regulator isANACOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NOS (formerlyOptimus) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE 700/3500 MHz5G NR | 6.118 (Q3 2024)[119] | NOS | 26803 |
2 | MEO (formerlyTMN) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 3600 MHz5G NR | 5.698 (Q2 2024)[120] | Altice | 26806 |
3 | Vodafone (formerlyTelecel) | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 900 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2600 MHzTD-LTE VoLTE 3500 MHz5G NR | 4.682 (Q4 2025)[41] | Vodafone Group plc | 26801 |
4 | DIGI (New Network) | 900/1800/2600/3500 (technologies to be confirmed) | x.xxx (Q2 2024)[121] | Digi Communications N.V. | 26802 |
Romania has 22.8 million active subscribers in total, or a 104% penetration rate (2024).[122]The country's telcom regulator is ANCOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange | GSM-900 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ (3G phase out 2025[123]) 700(B28)/800(B20)/900(B8)/1500(B32)/1800(B3)/2100(B1)/2600(B7) MHzLTE-A,VoLTE,VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz5G | 9.3 (Q4 2024)[58] | Orange S.A. | 22610 |
2 | Digi | GSM-900 (noGPRS, noEDGE) 800(B20)/900(B8)/2100(B1)/2600 FDD(B7)/2600 TDD(B38) | 6.8 (Q1 2025)[121] | Digi Communications N.V. | 22605 |
3 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ (3G phase out ongoing as of 2025, already turned off in some cities) 700(B28)/800(B20)/900(B8)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz | 6.0 (Q1 2025)[41] | Vodafone Group plc | 22601 |
4 | Telekom (formerlyCosmorom,Cosmote) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 800(B20)/900(B8)/1800(B3)/2100(B1)/2600(B7) MHzLTE-A,VoLTE,VoWiFi 2100 MHz5G | 3.4 (Q1 2025)[124] | OTE(Deutsche Telekom AG 54.8%) | 22603 |
The country's telecom regulator isRoskomnadzor (RKN).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | Mobile country code |
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Big four mobile network operators | |||||
1 | MTS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,VoLTE 800/900/1800 MHzNB-IoT, 4900 MHz5G NR | 81.9 (Q3 2024)[10] | PJSC Sistema (42.09%), PJSC MTS (1.93%), free float (50.03%)[125] | 25001 |
2 | MegaFon | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 800/1800/2500/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,VoLTE | 77.26 (Q2 2024)[126] | OOO USM Holdings (50%), OOO AF Telecom Holdings (50%)[127] | 25002 |
3 | t2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+ 450/800/900/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHzLTE | 48.0 (Q3 2024)[128] | PJSC Rostelecom | 25020 |
4 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,VoLTE | 44.1 (Q3 2023)[129] | PJSC VimpelCom | 25099 |
Regional mobile network operators | |||||
5 | MOTIV Coverage:Sverdlovsk,Kurgan,Khanty-Mansi,Yamalo-Nenets | GSM-1800 MHz 1800/2500 MHzLTE,VoLTE | 2.5 (2024)[130] | OOO EKATERINBURG-2000 | 25035 |
6 | Tattelecom Coverage:Tatarstan | GSM-1800 MHz 1800 MHzLTE | 2.0 (2024)[131] | PJSC Tattelecom | 25027 |
7 | Phoenix Coverage:Donetsk | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 800/900/1800/2600 MHzLTE | 1.5 (2023)[132] | SUEDPR "ROS" | 25097 |
8 | MKS Coverage:Luhansk | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 900/1800/2600 MHzLTE | 1.0 (2022)[133] | OOO MKS | 25098 |
9 | K-Telecom Coverage:Crimea,Sevastopol,Luhansk,Donetsk,Zaporozhye,Kherson | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 2600 MHzLTE | 0.5 (2021) | OOO K-Telecom | 25032, 25096 |
10 | Miranda Coverage:Crimea,Sevastopol,Luhansk,Donetsk,Zaporozhye,Kherson | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHzUMTS 450 MHzLTE | 0.5 (2024)[134] | OOO Miranda-Media | 25054 |
11 | Vainah Telecom Coverage:Chechnya | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2300 MHzLTE | 0.1 (2020)[135] | JSC Vainah Telecom | 25008 |
San Marino has 0.037 million subscribers in total, or a 116.95% penetration rate[27] (December 2013).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | TIM San Marino | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | TIM | 22201 | |
2 | Telefonia Mobile Sammarinese | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A (Uses theTIM network) | 0.019[136] (February 2012) | Telecom Italia San Marino (51%) | 22201 |
3 | Prima | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ | San Marino Telecom | 29201 |
Serbia has 9.1987 million subscribers based on the three-month customer activity, or a 128.09% penetration rate[137] (December 2013).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in %)[138] | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | MTS | 900/1800 MHz -GSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHz -UMTS (HSDPA,DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz -LTE (LTE-A Pro) VoLTE,ViLTE,RCS,eSIM | 43% (Q4 2024) | 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 Pro) VoLTE,ViLTE,RCS,eSIM) | 33% (Q4 2024) | e& PPF Telecom Group | 22001 |
3 | A1 | 900/1800 MHz -GSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHz -UMTS (HSDPA,DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz -LTE (LTE-A Pro) VoLTE,ViLTE,RCS,eSIM,Multi-SIM) | 24% (Q4 2024) | A1 Group | 22005 |
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[139] (October 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 |
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1 | Orange (formerlyGlobtel, Slovtel) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro(Allows 4ka to access 900 and 2100 MHz)700/2100/3600 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,RCS | 2.392 (Q4 2024)[58] | Orange S.A. | 23101, 23105 |
2 | O2 (formerlyTelefónica, O2 Telefónica) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) (Roaming on Telekom Slovakia (2G) when needed) 900 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A 1800/2100/3600 MHz5G NR | 2.343 (Q4 2024)[40] | e& PPF Telecom Group | 23106 |
3 | Telekom (formerlyEurotel, T-Mobile) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro 2600 MHzTD-LTE 700/2100/3600 MHz5G NR(3600 MHz only in Bratislava)VoLTE,VoWiFi,RCS | 2.211 (Q4 2024)[13] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23102, 23104 |
4 | 4ka (SWAN) | 1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) (Roaming on Orange Slovakia (2G, 4G (900, 2100 MHz) when out of native coverage) 1800 MHzLTE,LTE-A Pro VoLTE,ViLTE,VoWiFi,RCS 3600 MHz5G NR | 0.647[140][141] (Q4 2024) | SWAN | 23103 |
Slovenia has 2,777,066 subscribers in total, or a 130% penetration rate[142] (Q1 2025).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Telekom Slovenije (formerlyMobitel) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 2600/3600 MHz -5G NR | 1.028 (Q1 2025) IncludingIzimobil,Spar Mobil,Mega M,Novatel MOBIL,SoftNet mobil | Telekom Slovenije | 29341 |
2 | A1 (formerlySi.mobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 700/3500 MHz -5G NR | 0.847 (Q1 2025) Includingbob,Hotmobil,re:do | A1 Group | 29340 |
3 | Telemach (formerlyTušmobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHz:UMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2300 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 700/3600 MHz -5G NR | 0.714 (Q1 2025)[31] | United Group | 29370 |
4 | T-2 | 2100 MHz:UMTS,HSPA(Roaming onA1 (2G/LTE/5G, VoLTE) network when needed) 2100 MHzLTE 2300 MHz -5G NR | 0.189 (Q1 2025) | Garnol (pending sale toTelemach) | 29364 |
Spain has 61.424 million subscribers in total, or a 123.80% penetration rate (Jan 2025).[143]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Spain isCNMC (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 |
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1 | MásOrange (formerlyAmena) •Includes the previousYoigo network. | 900/1800 MHzGSM,GPRS,EDGE 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 25.640[143] (Jan 2025) | Orange S.A.(50,00%) Lorca JVCo LTD.(50,00%) | 21403 21404 |
2 | Movistar (formerlyMoviLine) | 900/1800 MHzGSM,GPRS,EDGE 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,VoNR,ViLTE | 16.036[143] (May 2025) | Telefónica S.A. | 21407 |
3 | Vodafone (formerlyAirtel) | 900/1800 MHzGSM,GPRS,EDGE 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi | 11.743[143] (Jan 2025) | Zegona Communications Plc. | 21401 |
4 | DIGI | 1800/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A 3500 MHz5G NR (Roams onMovistar where there is no coverage) VoLTE,VoWiFi | 6.163[143] (Jan 2025) | Digi Communications N.V. | 21422 |
Sweden has 14.3 million subscribers in total, approximately 140% penetration rate (2020).[144] The country's telcom regulator isSwedish Post and Telecom Authority.
There are four main network operators, and they share various2G,3G,4G and5G network infrastructure through co-ownership in separate network companies. Tele2 and Telenor share network infrastructure through their companyNet4Mobility.[145] Telia and Tele2 share network infrastructure throughUMTS Nät AB.[146] Tre and Telenor share network infrastructure through 3GIS.[147][148]
Sweden also has a number offlanker brands andvirtual operators, most notable areHalebop,Comviq,Fello, Hallon, Vimla, Mybeat, Tellusmobil and Chilimobil.
Some of world's largest producers of mobile network equipment have strong ties to Sweden.Ericsson[149] is based in Sweden whileNokia,Siemens,Huawei andZTE have major research centers in the country, often clustered aroundKista andLund.[150][151]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Telia | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHz | ![]() | Telia Company | 24001 |
2 | Telenor (formerlyVodafone) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 3500 MHz5G NR | ![]() | Telenor | 24008 |
3 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 3500 MHz5G NR | ![]() | Tele2 AB (Freya Investissement (Iliad/NJJ) 19.84%)[152] | 24007 |
4 | Tre | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA 800/2100/2600 MHzFD-LTE, 2600 MHzTD-LTE,LTE-A | ![]() | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%),Investor AB (40%) | 24002 |
Switzerland has 11.365 million mobile subscribers and a 138% penetration rate[153] (December 2014).
The country's telecom regulator is BAKOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Postpaid Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Swisscom | 900 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/900/1500 (FDD SDL)/1800/2100/2600 MHz | 5.460 (Q4 2024)[81] | Partiallystate-owned (50% plus one share), free float (49%) | 22801 |
2 | Sunrise (formerlydiAx) | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE 900/3500 MHz5G NR | 2.806 (Q4 2024)[154] | Free float (100%) | 22802 |
3 | Salt (formerly Orange CH) | 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE,VoWiFi 3500 MHz5G NR | 1.7 (Q4 2024)[155] | NJJ[156] | 22803 |
Turkey has 94.5 million subscribers in total, or a 110.7% penetration rate[157] (Q1 2025).
The telecom regulator in Turkey is Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK : Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Turkcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 5G (testing) | 38.3 (Q1 2025)[157] | Turkey Wealth Fund (26.2%),LetterOne (19.8%), free float (54%) |
2 | Türk Telekom (formerlyAvea,Aria,Aycell) | GSM 900 (only in rural areas)/1800 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 5G (testing) | 27.9 (Q1 2025)[157] | Türk Telekom (Turkey Wealth Fund (60%),Ministry of Treasury and Finance (Turkey) (25%),free float (15%))[158] |
3 | Vodafone Turkey (formerlyTelsim) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro VoLTE,VoWiFi,eSIM 5G (testing) | 25.22 (Q4 2025)[157] | Vodafone Group plc |
Ukraine has 55.860 million subscribers in total, or a 129.8% penetration rate[159] (October 2018).
The country's telecom regulator is NKRZI.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Kyivstar* (Including previousBeeline Ukraine network) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A VoLTE | 23.4 (Q2 2024) | VEON (LetterOne (45.5%), The Stichting (7.9%), Lingotto Investment Management LLP (7.8%), Shah Capital Management Inc. (6.7%), free float 32.1%) | 25503 |
2 | Vodafone* (formerlyMTS Ukraine, UMC) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A | 15.9 (Q2 2024) | Bakcell | 25501 |
3 | lifecell* (formerlylife:) | 900/1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 900/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A,LTE-A Pro | 9.8 (Q2 2024) | DVL Telecom (NJJ 85%) | 25506 |
4 | Intertelecom | 800 MHzCDMA2000,CDMA2000 EV-DO rel.0, rev. A (Network inOdesa region only until 01.01.2025) | 0.885 (Q4 2021) | Odinaco Ltd (49%),Viktor Gushan (35.7%) | 25504 |
5 | TriMob* | 2100 MHzUMTS,HSDPA,HSUPA,HSPA (Own 3G network inKyiv city centre only.) (asUtel) Free 2G/3G roaming onVodafone network available. | 0.078 (Q4 2021) as TriMob 0.054 (Q4 2021) asLycamobile | Ukrtelecom | 25507 |
6 | PEOPLEnet | 800 MHzCDMA2000,CDMA2000 EV-DO (Network inDnipropetrovsk region only until 01.01.2025) | 0.036 (Q4 2021) | Telesystemy Ukrainy | 25521 |
*Due to theRussian invasion of Ukraine the national roaming among other operators is free and it includes voice calls, SMS and mobile 2G / 3G Internet at speed up to 512 kbit/s.[160]
TheUnited Kingdom has 92 million subscribers in total, or an approximate 139% penetration rate (Q3 2018).[161]
The country's telecom regulator isOfcom.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | O2 (formerlyBT Cellnet) | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 900/2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/900/1800/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2300/2600 MHzTD-LTE 700/900/2100/2300/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 22.9 (Q1 2025)[162] (IncludesGiffgaff) | Virgin Media O2 (50%Telefónica, 50%Liberty Global) | 23410 |
2 | EE (formerlyMercury One2One, T-Mobile UK) • Includes the previousOrange network (MNC 23433). | 1800 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 700/800/1800/2100/2600/5200 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/1800/2100/2600/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 20.9 (Q1 2025)[163] (IncludesBT Mobile) | BT Group | 23430 |
3 | Vodafone | 900 MHzGSM (GPRS,EDGE) 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHzLTE,LTE-A 2600 MHzTD-LTE 900/2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML | 18.2 (Q1 2025)[41] (IncludesVOXI) | VodafoneThree (51%Vodafone Group plc, 49%CK Hutchison Holdings) | 23415 |
4 | Three | 2100 MHzUMTS,HSPA,HSPA+,DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1500/1800/2100 MHzLTE,LTE-A 700/2100/3500 MHz5G NR VoLTE,VoWiFi,AML,RCS | 10.4 (Q1 2025)[14] (IncludesSMARTY) | 23420 |
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