Airtel (Bangladesh)

Airtel Bangladesh Ltd. is a concern of Bharti Airtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa. In January 2010, Bharti Airtel Limited acquired 70% stake in Warid Telecom, Bangladesh, a subsidiary of the UAE-based Abu Dhabi Group. The company started its journey formally in Bangladesh on December 20, 2010, and in the first quarter of 2011 It has made a fresh investment of USD 300 million to rapidly expand its operation in the country. As a result of this investment, the overall investment of the company stands in the region of USD 1 billion. Dhabi Group continues as a strategic partner retaining 30% shareholding and has its nominees on the Board of the Company.

For More Information Visit: http://bd.airtel.com/

Aircel (India)

The Aircel group is a joint venture between Maxis Communications Berhad of Malaysia (74% equity) and Sindya Securities & Investments Private Limited, whose current shareholders are the Reddy family of Apollo Hospitals Group of India. Aircel commenced operations in 1999. In addition to its leadership position in Tamil Nadu, Aircel met with extraordinary success in the Eastern frontier circles. It managed to emerge as the market leaders in Assam and North Eastern states within 18 months of operations. During this period, Aircel gained a strong foothold in 10 circles. Today, Aircel operates in 18 telecommunication circles and the company is ready to embark on a dynamic expansion plan, swiftly rolling out in new circles in the near future.

For More Information Visit: www.aircel.com

Airtel Ghana (Ghana)

Airtel is the new brand name for the 16 Zain operations across Africa which were acquired by Airtel International in June 2010. Airtel is driven by the vision of providing affordable and innovative mobile services to all. Airtel has African operations in: Burkina Faso, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Airtel International is a Bharti Airtel company.

For More Information Visit: http://africa.airtel.com/ghana/

Airtel (Nigeria)

Airtel is the new brand name for Vodacom, which was the second largest telecom brand in South Africa. The brand, however, lasted merely for a week before the changing situation in Nigeria prompted the country’s first GSM brand to operate without any corporate name or strategy as Vmobile, for more than two months. Prior to that Airtel, Nigera worked under the brand name of Econet Nigeria. Another change came when Vmobile was acquired by MTC, and rebranded it as Celtel, its preexisting telecom brand. Celtel was then sold to Zain for Africa and Middle East, as part of a deal with MTC. Celtel in 2010 was rebranded for the sixth time as Airtel Nigeria when Bharti Airtel acquired Zain.

For More Information Visit: http://www.africa.airtel.com/nigeria/

Bayan Telecommunications (Philippines)

Bayan Telecommunications (Bayan), a member of the Lopez Group of Companies, and one of the top companies in the Philippines in terms of gross revenues, is a major provider of a wide range of voice and Internet applications to residential customers nationwide. The company is also a leading provider of data communications services, such as dedicated domestic and international leased lines, frame relay and Internet access, to companies in strategic industries such as banks, manufacturing, business process outsourcing, among others. Bayan Telecommunications' existing nationwide network is composed of satellite, terrestrial and land/submarine based cable facilities. The network includes capacities in the National Digital Transmission Network (NDTN), a joint project of six Philippine telecommunications carriers.

For More Information Visit: www.bayan.com.ph

Claro (Peru)

Established in 1994, Bouygues Telecom passed the 8 million-customer mark (5.4 million contract customers) at the beginning of 2006, 10 years after its commercial launch. Its ambition is to become the "preferred brand of mobile services" which has been delivered through a bouquet of innovative service introductions, ranging from highly competitive ‘talk plans’, national broadband Edge network covering over 90% of the population providing music downloads (in partnership with Universal Music), instant messaging, free and unlimited e-mail to swap messages for imode customers, to name a few.

For More Information Visit: www.claro.com.pe

ComCEL (Haiti)

Communication Cellulaire D’Haïti S.A. (ComCEL) is a leading mobile telecommunications operator in Haiti, providing high-quality affordable wireless service under the Voilà brand name. ComCEL directly employs more than 500 local staff and provides indirect employment to more than 15,000 Haitians. Since its inception more than a decade ago, ComCEL has invested over US$200 million in Haiti and serves over a million customers. ComCEL is a subsidiary of Trilogy International Partners LLC (Trilogy), based in Bellevue, Washington, which operates mobile communications companies in Bolivia, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and New Zealand.

For More Information Visit: http://www.digicelhaiti.com/

Eagle Mobile (Albania)

Eagle Mobile is the youngest mobile operator in Albania. It was established in 2003 by the Albanian government as a company owned by Alb Telecom. Eagle Mobile broke a record by entering the Albanian telecommunication market in March 2008. The limits of speed were broken with the company reaching full coverage of the territory in 6 months. By December 2008 Eagle Mobile covered 97% of the population and 90.7 % of the territory by sending its services all around the country. One year after entering the market, in its first anniversary, Eagle Mobile had reached 380 thousand subscribers. Eagle Mobile achieved at record time the full roaming service. The company has Roaming service in more than 220 countries with 420 operators. Eagle Mobile is ready for the technology of the third generation 3G, which will bring speed and possibilities never thought before in communication, video calling and speed in processing information on mobile phones.

For More Information Visit: http://www.albtelecom.al/al/

Etisalat (Egypt)

Etisalat is a leading international telecom company operating in 18 countries around the world. Egypt is one of the countries where operation was launched in May 2007 as the first 3.5G operator. Etisalat’s entry to the Egyptian market ushered in a new era for the telecom industry.

Etisalat Misr introduced for the first time to the market a host of 3.5G services, such as video calling, mobile TV, mobile broadband Internet and data services. In a bolder step, 3.75G was introduced and assumed absolute market leadership in providing the fastest broadband Internet in the market through USB modems and 3G mobile handsets.

Etisalat’s entry brought to the market an array of competitive and innovative rate plans that attracted one million subscribers in the first 50 days of operation. Today, Etisalat Misr’s 2G and 3G robust and high quality network covers and serves 96% of the population in Egypt. Moreover, Etisalat Misr is the first and the only operator in Egypt that has an exclusive international gateway and its customers enjoy competitive international rates to all destinations around the globe. In order to complete Etisalat Misr’s product portfolio, two well-established ISPs (Internet Service Providers) were acquired and provide broadband services to customers while at home and while on the move.

For More Information Visit: www.etisalat.com.eg/

Etisalat (Nigeria)

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007. The license includes a mobile license and spectrum in the GSM 1800 and 900 MHz bands. Etisalat acquired a 40% stake in EMTS and is now the operator of the Unified Access License.

Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976 and has footprints in 18 countries traversing the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In Nigeria, Etisalat made the first official call on its network on the 13th of March 2008 in the presence of officials from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In September of same year, it kicked off commercial operations with the innovative 0809uchoose campaign which enabled Nigerians choose numbers special to them as their mobile numbers. Full commercial operations began in October 2008.

Etisalat Nigeria currently serves a growing subscriber base of over 10 million subscribers and consistently demonstrates its core values of optimism, simplicity and caring – for which it has become known in other markets to the Nigerian people as it offers them world-class telecommunications services. It is investing heavily in the Nigerian economy as well as in its own human resources.

For More Information Visit: http://www.etisalat.com.ng/

Etisalat (UAE)

Etisalat is the largest telecommunications company in the UAE connecting more than 74 million customers worldwide Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976. Since then, it has built state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure and taken a leadership position of innovation and reliability among regional and international operators. Etisalat’s mobile phone service penetration in the UAE has crossed 150 per cent of the population. With 6.3 million subscribers, Internet and broadband penetration in the UAE has reached 60 per cent, a significant achievement by Etisalat compared to regional average. In addition to being the UAE’s telecom provider, Etisalat has now expanded to manage and operate telecom companies in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan, Tanzania, Benin, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, Togo, Republic of Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Afghanistan. With shares in Sudan’s ‘Sudatel’, Qatar’s Q-Tel and Thuraya, the satellite telephone service provider, Etisalat is a key regional player that lends its expertise and resources towards the betterment of information and communication technology.

For More Information Visit: www.etisalat.ae

Globacom (Nigeria)

Globacom Limited is Africa's fastest growing telecommunications company. Owned by the Mike Adenuga Group, Globacom is the market leading mobile service provider in Nigeria. Globacom also operates in the Republic of Benin and has recently acquired licenses to operate in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It has a reputation as one of the fastest growing mobile service providers in the world. Globacom Limited aims to be recognized as the biggest and best mobile network in Africa.

For More Information Visit: www.gloworld.com

Grameenphone (Bangladesh)

Grameenphone Ltd. is the largest telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh offering the largest network coverage, and has grown to more than 8.5 million subscribers. Since introducing its service in March 1997, Grameenphone remains committed to providing the best service to its customers, as well as launching innovative new products and services. Grameenphone is a joint venture between Telenor ASA, the largest telecommunications company in Norway, and Grameen Telecom Corporation, a subsidiary of the micro-credit pioneer Grameen Bank of Bangladesh.

For More Information Visit: www.grameenphone.com

Idea Cellular (India)

Idea is the 3rd largest mobile services operator in India with wireless revenue market share at 13.9 % in Q1 FY2012. Idea has join the select global operator’s club servicing over 100 million subscribers, as of September 2011. Idea is a pan-India integrated GSM operator and has its own NLD and ILD operations, and ISP license. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Idea operates across all 22 service areas with 2G services, and 3G services are being progressively rolled out to cover over 3,000 towns by FY 2012. Idea has a network of over 70,000 cell sites covering the entire length and breadth of the country. Idea has over 3,000 Service Centres servicing Idea subscribers across the country, including 450 special Experience Zones for 3G promotion. Idea’s service delivery platform is ISO 9001:2008 certified, making it the only operator in the country to have this standard certification for all 22 service areas and the corporate office. Idea’s strong growth in the Indian telephony market comes from its deep penetration in non-urban & rural markets. It has the highest share of rural subscribers as a percentage of total subscribers, amongst other GSM players. In fact, 2 out of every 3 new Idea subscribers come from rural/ semi-urban India.

For More Information Visit: www.ideacellular.com

Loop Mobile (India)

Starting in 1995, Loop Mobile, earlier known as BPL Mobile, currently operates in Mumbai, India. Loop Mobile serves over 1 million premium and high ARPU, happy and satisfied subscribers. Loop Mobile recently became the only operator in the country to be voted India's best mobile service twice in the nationwide survey conducted, across GSM & CDMA Service providers, by Voice and Data Magazine in January, 2006. It has recently been nominated in 2011 ET Telecom Awards in Customer Experience Enhancement Category for Service Guarantee and Network Challenge initiatives. Another report by AC Nielsen-ORG Marg published in The Economic Times Brand Equity has also rated Loop Mobile amongst the top five admired and trusted telecom brands in the country.

For More Information Visit: www.loopmobile.in

MTN (Uganda)

Incorporated in 1994, MTN Group Limited is a multi-national telecommunications group offering voice and data communications products and services to individuals and businesses. MTN has GSM licences in 21 countries and internet service provider businesses in 13 countries, spanning three continents. At the end of December 2010, it had 141,6 million total subscribers. In 2010, its revenues reached R114,7 billion and it invested R19,5 billion in developing its network infrastructure, bringing to more than 36 750 the total number of MTN BTS. MTN also made investments in fibre optic cables as well as growing access to broadband capacity on undersea cables. MTN predominantly uses independently owned outlets to distribute its products and services, but also has own branded stores. MTN’s vision is to be the leading telecommunications provider in emerging markets. It has 34 558 employees who communicate in five official languages and represent 55 nationalities.

For More Information Visit: www.mtn.com

MTNL (India)

The Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited is an Indian Government owned telephone service provider in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai in India. The company was a monopoly till 2000 when telecom sector was thrown open to private service providers. MTNL provides fixed line telephones, cellular connection of both GSM - Dolphin (Postpaid) and Trump (prepaid) and WLL (CDMA) - Garuda-FW and Garuda-Mobile and internet services through dialup and DSL - Broadband internet TriBand. MTNL has also started Games on demand, video on demand and IPTV services in India through its Broadband Internet service called Triband. Phone numbers belonging to MTNL start with the prefix 2. MTNL also provides other services such as VPN and leased lines through BSNL and VSNL. Since launch of MTNL’s GSM mobile services in 2002, the number of GSM connections has reached 4.56 million as on 31.12.2009 including 1.93 lakh of 3G customers.

For More Information Visit: www.mtnl.net.in

Tata Teleservices (India)

Tata Teleservices Limited spearheads the Tata Group's presence in the telecom sector. The Tata Group includes over 90 companies, over 395,000 employees worldwide and more than 3.5 million shareholders.Incorporated in 1996, Tata Teleservices is the pioneer of the CDMA 1x technology platform in India.The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the Tata Indicom brand, and uses the latest technology platform(s) for its wireless network. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than 7,500 towns across 22 circles—Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (E), Uttar Pradesh (W), Kolkata, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, RoWB, Assam, North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir.Tata Teleservices Limited has also become the first Indian private telecom operator to launch 3G services in India under the brand name Tata DOCOMO, with its recent launch in all the nine telecom Circles where it bagged the 3G license.

For More Information Visit: www.tatateleservices.com

Tigo (DRC)

Tigo DRC is the Congolese operation of Millicom International Cellular (MIC SA). MIC SA is the leading operator of cellular telephone services in the world’s emerging markets and launched its network in Republic Democratic of Congo (DRC) on 2007. Tigo which means "with you" in Spanish, enables peoples to communicate how, when and where they want and provides ease of communication. Tigo proceeds by a deep understanding of consumer’s needs; reflected in broad, trustworthy and innovative products and services that are simple, clear and affordable. Nowadays, Tigo is well known as the most innovative and competitive operator in the market with affordable rates and unbeatable services including the per second billing, and especially value added services that drive its development. One of the leading products launched in 2010 is voice SMS called “SMS Lisolo” in the local language, Lingala. Tigo is also involved in the welfare of its subscribers through corporate social responsibility: by celebrating the birth of the new born, providing medical equipment, sponsoring programs of health awareness, supporting orphanages and schools in their annual expenditure.

In DR Congo, Tigo has facilitated the rapid evolution of market while providing direct and indirect jobs to thousands of Congolese. Tigo is the closest to the everyday life of the Congolese; Tigo is really close to each consumer as expressed in its tagline 'Tigo, Plus pres de moi’,’Tigo, close to me”.

For More Information Visit: http://www.tigo.cd/

Tigo (Ghana)

Tigo Ghana, which is part of Millicom International Cellular S.A (MIC), was established in 1991 as a mobile telecommunication services provider. Tigo Ghana’s range of services, which includes pre and post-paid service plans and mobile Internet packages aims to deliver affordability, accessibility, availability and affinity. It provides services for people who want to stay in touch, to belong to communities, and to be informed and entertained, enabling them to express their emotions and express their lives. Tigo Ghana focuses on consistently meeting and exceeding customers’’ expectations and developing an inspirational brand.

For More Information Visit: www.tigo.co.tz

Tigo (Tanzania)

Tigo is the first cellular network in Tanzania, started operations in 1994 and is Tanzania’s most affordable and innovative mobile phone operator. Tigo is part of Millicom International Cellular S.A (MIC) and provides affordable, widely accessible and readily available prepaid cellular telephony services to more than 30 million customers in 13 emerging markets in Africa and Latin America. The success of Tigo is based on the "Triple A" strategy which stands for Affordability, Accessibility and Availability. We create a world where mobile services are affordable, accessible and available everywhere and to all. This guarantees that our subscribers experience the best services at the most affordable rates throughout our 26 regions in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

For More Information Visit: www.tigo.co.tz

Uganda Telecom (Uganda)

Uganda Telecom is Uganda’s leading telecommunications innovator. Uganda telecom provides voice and data communication solutions that include fixed telephony, mobile telephony, ISP and data communications. Uganda Telecom reached the 1M subscribers mark in January 2008. Uganda telecom has the largest fixed line network and is also the largest ISP in the country.

For More Information Visit: www.utl.co.ug

Vinaphone (Vietnam)

Vinaphone is a Vietnamese major mobile network operator headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam. Founded on June 26, 1996, Vinaphone is the third largest telecommunications provider in Vietnam, contributing 20% to the total mobile communication market.

For More Information Visit: www.vinaphone.com.vn

Visafone (Nigeria)

Visafone Communications Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian telecommunications company. The company was incorporated in Nigeria on June 20, 2007 following the acquisition of Cellcom. Visafone received its Unified Access Service Licence as a telecom operator from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on August 1, 2007.

For More Information Visit: www.visafone.com.ng

VIVA (Bolivia)

In order to promote development of telecommunications in Bolivia, VIVA began operations in late 1999, bringing the country's first GSM technology, designed to give the Bolivians the ability to communicate as never before. VIVA has become the company's largest and fastest growing sector, consolidating the mobile phone network (GSM) as the country's largest, with more than 1 million active subscribers.

For More Information Visit: www.nuevatel.com

VIVA (Dominican Republic)

In March 2007 Trilogy Dominicana, subsidiary of Trilogy International Partners LLC (TIP), acquired the operations of All America Cables & Radio / Centennial Dominicana, which has implemented an intensive restructuring of the company, and the construction of a new GSM Network complemented its CDMA network, launched its brand VIVA, in April 2008. VIVA has positioned itself as a strong competitor with a young, dynamic, simple and innovative brand representing the spirit of its services and technology it uses. In a short period VIVA has launched innovative products and value added services, characterized by pioneering the market of the Dominican Republic to introduce concepts that link the needs of their customers to new and advanced technologies and was the first in democratizing telecommunications services in DR with convenient plans and tariffs. Viva has made a strong distribution network and continues to attract large number of customers every day.

For More Information Visit: www.viva.com.do

Vodafone (Ghana)

Vodafone in Ghana is an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc., the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.

Vodafone is the only total communications solutions provider - mobile, fixed lines, internet, voice and data - and is currently unmatched in providing fixed line and internet services - the leader and the first choice for Ghanaians. We are the third ranked operator in mobile with a huge potential to take over the market. As a corporate body, we value our customers and constantly build key relationships with the private sector and government.

Our goal is to be the communications leader in an increasingly connected world. We aim to provide the kind of innovative and responsive service for which the Vodafone Group is recognised worldwide.

For More Information Visit: http://www.vodafone.com.gh/

Vodafone (India)

Vodafone India Limited is a member of the Vodafone Group and commenced operations in 1994 when its predecessor Hutchison Telecom acquired the cellular license for Mumbai. The company now has operations across the country with over 144 million customers. Vodafone India Limited has been awarded the “Best Mobile Service Provider 2011” at the Aegis Graham Bell Awards 2011. Also, in a survey conducted by India’s leading financial daily, Vodafone India Limited features in the Top 10 ‘Most Trusted Brands in India’ for 2011. The company has also been awarded ‘Most Respected Company’ in the Telecom Sector for 2010, in a survey conducted by a leading business daily. Vodafone India Limited, in line with its group philosophy has released the Corporate Sustainability Report for India – Footprints 2010-11.

For More Information Visit: www.vodafone.in

Warid (Congo)

Warid Congo is the third GSM operator to move to Congo after Celtel & MTN. Warid Congo offers an opportunity to access products and services more exciting and innovative than each other! Subscribers can download music; send multimedia messages from their mobile phone tother than the traditional services that offer a network of mobile telephony: Call, send SMS, call waiting, conference call, missed call alerts etc. After Uganda, Warid Congo is the second GSM operator of Warid Telecom International of Africa.

For More Information Visit: www.waridtel.cg

Warid Telecom (Pakistan)

Warid Telecom is owned by the Abu Dhabi Group, led by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan. The Abu Dhabi Group has other successful investments in Pakistan, namely Bank Alfalah, United Bank Limited, Taavun & Wateen Telecom, Raseen and the new rollout of mobile networks in Bangladesh, Republic of Congo and Uganda. The Abu Dhabi Group also has other international investments in the finance, hospitality, property, oil exploration and supplies, and automobile-related industries. Warid Telecom is the fastest growing and third largest GSM mobile company in Pakistan with over 7 million subscribers in the short span of less than two years of operations.

For More Information Visit: www.waridtel.com

Warid (Uganda)

Warid Telecom Uganda is an Integrated Telecom Operator, which covers majority of the Uganda’s population providing Voice, data – both fixed and mobile using 3G/EDGE technologies, info-entertainment services and Mobile Money. Warid changed the landscape of mobile communication by bringing in innovative products like Pakalast, Kawa, Beerako, Double line phones and Warid Pesa, the mobile money service tha can be used by customers of any telecom network in Uganda, to name a few. Warid Telecom’s vision is to become the leading national communications provider with a strong international presence. Warid Telecom’s goal is to provide an unequalled level and variety of communications services that add value to the lives of all Ugandans. Warid’s IP backbone network provides a state-of-the-art broadband and fixed line network to meet the business needs of individuals, SMEs and large-scale corporates.

For More Information Visit: http://waridtel.co.ug/

Yu (Kenya)

Essar Telecom Kenya Limited (ETKL) is a unit of India based Essar Group. ETKL launched a mobile service network under the brand “yu” in November 2008 in Kenya. The company has built the best network using the latest equipment ensuring clarity and reliability. Essar Telecom Business Group has significant interests in telecommunications services, spanning mobile telephony, telecom tower infrastructure, telecom retail and IT/telecom enabled services. Essar holds a 33% interest in Vodafone Essar, which is a joint venture with the Vodafone Group, and is one of India’s largest cellular service providers, with over 115 million subscribers. Company’s service offering includes Voice, SMS, Mobile Data, Mobile Money Transfer (yuCash), Electronic Mobile top-up (Eneza), Caller Ring Back Tones (Dunda), MMS and International dialing with much more in the pipeline.

For More Information Visit: www.yu.co.ke

Zong (Pakistan)

China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) is a 100% subsidiary of China Mobile. The pioneering overseas set up of China Mobile came through acquisition of a license from Millicom to operate a GSM network in Pakistan. So far CMPak has invested more than US$ 700 million in the telecom sector in Pakistan. CMPak is geared to offer neatly packaged VAS products that will benefit the individuals, corporates as well as small businesses. Led by a team of professionals from the field of cellular communication, CMPak is determined to make its mark in the Pakistani market and to change the way people communicate. ZONG is the first International brand of China Mobile launched in Pakistan. The core essence of ZONG is to allow people to communicate at will, without worrying about tariffs, network coverage, capacity issues or congestion. ZONG is supported by ground breaking communications, trend setting customer service and an unmatched product offering which will redefine rules of the game and establish ZONG as a serious contender for the number one spot.

For More Information Visit: www.zong.com.pk