List of mobile network operators of Europe
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 Q2 2020 has 3.66 million subscribers, out of which there are 2.48 million active users (101% penetration rate). An active user is the number of users that communicated in the last three months.[1]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Albania is the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in Millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE 3600 MHz/3700 MHz 5G NR testing |
1.125 (Q2 2020) | Vodafone[2] | 27602 |
2 | One Telecommunications (Formerly Telekom, AMC) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 0.757 (Q2 2020) | Albania Telecom Invest AD | 27601 |
3 | ALBtelecom (Formerly Eagle MOBILE) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.385 (Q2 2020) | ALBtelecom | 27603 |
Andorra
Andorra has 88.109 mobile subscribers[3] or about 113.63% mobile penetration.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Andorra Telecom (Formerly Servei de Telecomunicacions d'Andorra) | 900/1800 MHz GPRS 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE | 0.088[4] (2021) | Government of Andorra[5] | 21303 |
Armenia
As of 2017, Armenia has 3.5 million subscribers in total, and a 120% penetration rate.[6]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Viva MTS | 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) | 2.1 (November 2019) | MTS |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) UMTS-900/2100 MHz (Band: B1/B8) (UMTS, HSDPA) |
1.0 (November 2017) | VEON |
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 (4Q 2014[7]).
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 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 5.013 (including yesss!) (3Q 2020) | A1 Telekom Austria Group (América Móvil (51%), ÖBAG (28,42%), free shareholders (20,58%)) | 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) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 4.990 (including tele.ring) (2Q 2020) | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23203 |
3 | 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 | 3.617 (August 2020) | CK Hutchison Holdings | 23205 |
Azerbaijan
In December 2005, Azerbaijan had 2 million subscribers in total, a 25% penetration rate. In 2014, Azerbaijan has over 10 million subscribers in total and 130% penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Azercell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 4.417[8] (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[9] | 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 | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE CDMA 800 | Nakhtel LLC | 40006 |
Belarus
Belarus has 12.0 million subscribers in total, or a 126% penetration rate. (Q1 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 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 5.7 (Q2 2020) | Beltelecom (51%), MTS (49%) | 25702 |
2 | A1 (Formerly velcom) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, DC-HSPA+ |
4.882[10] (Q3 2020) | A1 Telekom Austria Group | 25701 |
3 | Life:) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.4 (Q2 2020) | Turkcell (80%), Belarusian Government (20%) | 25704 |
Belgium
Belgium has 13.89 million subscribers in total, or a 124% penetration rate[11] (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 | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100 MHz 5G NR VoLTE | 4.18[12] (Q2 2020) | Proximus | 20601 |
2 | Orange (formerly Mobistar, OBE) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 3.08[13] (Q2 2020) | Orange S.A. (54%) | 20610 |
3 | BASE | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi |
2.8[14] (Q2 2020) | Telenet | 20620 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In December 2016, Bosnia and Herzegovina had 3.404 million subscribers in total,[15] or a 97% penetration rate (compared to the World Bank population estimate of 2016[16]).
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Communications Regulatory Agency (Regulatorna agencija za komunikacije, RAK).[17]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers in million | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | BH Telecom | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSDPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+, DC-HSUPA, DC-HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE |
1.491 (Dec 2012) | BH Telecom | 21890 |
2 | m:tel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSDPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro | 1.414 (Dec 2012) | Telekom Srbija | 21805 |
3 | HT Eronet | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSDPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+, DC-HSUPA, DC-HSDPA, HSUPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro |
0.445 (Dec 2012) | Hrvatski Telekom | 21803 |
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 8 134 581 subscribers in total, or a 117% penetration rate according to the CRC annual report for 2019.[18]
The Regulatory Authority for Telecommunication in Bulgaria is the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers | Coverage | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | A1 (Formerly Mtel, Mobiltel) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (The 2600 MHz spectrum is for temporary usage, until it is acquired as a permanent license) VoLTE (In testing; Available only for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series) 3600 MHz 5G NR (Available in Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas and Ruse) | 3 767 000[19] (Q3 2020) | Link | A1 Telekom Austria Group (100%) | 28401 |
2 | Vivacom (Formerly Vivatel) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (The 2600 MHz spectrum is for temporary usage until it is acquired as a permanent license) VoLTE VoWiFi 1800/2100/3600 MHz 5G NR (5G using 3600 MHz is planned for a future deployment) | 3 071 000[20] (2018) | Link | Bulgarian Telecommunications Company EAD (a subsidiary of United Group) (100%) | 28403 |
3 | Telenor (Formerly Globul) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (The 2600 MHz spectrum is for temporary usage until it is acquired as a permanent license) VoLTE ViLTE 3600 MHz 5G NR (The 3600 MHz spectrum is for temporary usage until it is acquired as a permanent license) | 2 937 000[21] (2019) | Link | PPF (100%) | 28405 |
Croatia
Croatia has 4,404,652 subscribers in total, or a 102,8% penetration rate. (4Q 2019)[22]
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 | Telekom (Formerly T-Mobile, HTmobile) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE VoWiFi 2100 MHz - 5G NR | 2.232 (46% - 2Q 2020) (Including Bonbon) | Deutsche Telekom AG (51%) | 21901 |
2 | A1 (Formerly Vip, Vipnet) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro VoLTE | 1.925 (35% – 3Q 2020) (Including Tomato) | A1 Telekom Austria Group | 21910 |
3 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) (Roaming on Telekom Croatia when needed) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.837 (19% – 4Q 2019) | The United Group | 21902 |
Cyprus
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | epic (Formerly MTN) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.399[24] (March 2014) | Monaco Telecom | 28010 |
2 | Cytamobile-Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.296[25] (December 2012) | Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) | 28001 |
3 | PrimeTel | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz LTE (2G/3G roaming on epic when needed) | 0.115 (November 2019) | PrimeTel PLC | 28020 |
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has 16.121 million subscribers in total, or a 151% penetration rate (December 2019).[26]
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in the Czech Republic is the Český telekomunikační úřad.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | T-Mobile (Formerly Paegas) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE VoWiFi 1800/2100 MHz - 5G NR | 6.239 (2Q 2020)[27] | Deutsche Telekom AG | 23001 |
2 | O2 (Formerly Eurotel, Český Telecom) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ CDMA EV-DO 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 5.910 (1H 2020)[28][29] | PPF N.V. | 23002 |
3 | Vodafone (Formerly Oskar) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, ViLTE VoWiFi 1800/2100/2700 (planning) 5GNR |
3.907[2] (July 2020) | Vodafone Group plc | 23003 |
Denmark
Denmark has 8.208 million subscribers in total, or a 146% penetration rate[30] (June 2014). The regulator is the Danish Business Authority.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | TDC | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 800/2600 MHz[31] LTE VoLTE | 3.124[32] (June 2014) | 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) |
1.674[33] (October 2020) | Telenor | 23802 |
3 | Telia | 900/1800 GSM, (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE (Shares network with Telenor) |
1.484[32] (October 2020) | Telia Company | 23820 |
4 | 3 (Tre) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE (Roams on TDC's GSM / UMTS / LTE network where 3 does not reach) | 1.455[32] (June 2018) | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%), Investor AB (40%) | 23806 |
Estonia
Estonia has 2.524 million subscribers in total, or a 188% penetration rate.[34] (December 2008)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Telia
(Formerly EMT) |
GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE VoLTE | 1.105 (October 2020) | Telia Company | 24801 |
2 | Elisa (Formerly Radiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE | 0.662[35] (October 2020) | Elisa | 24802 |
3 | Tele2
(Formerly Q-GSM) |
GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE | 0.438[36] (April 2013) | Tele2 | 24803 |
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands have 0.061 million subscribers in total (exact number 61,388), or a 126% penetration rate (population 48,652).[18] (December 2014)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Føroya Tele | GSM-900 900/2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 0.044 (71%) | Government of Faroe Islands | 28801 |
2 | Hey (Formerly Vodafone, Kall) | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 0.018 (29%) | 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.[18] (December 2009). See also the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) at Etusivu
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
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1 | Elisa (Formerly Radiolinja) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 4.125 (October 2020) | 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 | 3.179 (October 2020) | 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 | 2.706[37] (April 2013) | Telenor[38] | 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).[39]
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in France is ARCEP.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Orange (Formerly Itineris) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 34.532 (Q3 2020)[40] | Orange S.A. | 20801 |
2 | Bouygues Telecom | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 18.010 (Q1 2020)[41] | Bouygues Group (89.5%) | 20820 |
3 | SFR | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 15.877 (Q2 2020)[42] | Altice (80.4% for Altice and 19.6 free float)[43] | 20810 |
4 | Free Mobile | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ (Roaming on Orange 2G/3G when needed, limited to 384 kbit/s download, 384 kbit/s upload) 700/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 13.326 (Q1 2020)[44] | Iliad S.A. | 20815 |
Georgia
As of 2015, Georgia has 5.6 million subscribers in total.[45][46]
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 MHz LTE VoLTE | 2.639 (December 2017) | ITC | 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 1800 MHz LTE | 2.080 (December 2017) | Silk Road Group | 28201 |
3 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800 MHz LTE | 0,946 (December 2017) | VEON (51%), GMC Group (49%) | 28204 |
Germany
Germany has 114.1 million subscribers in total, or a 140% penetration rate[18] (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) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 2100/3600 MHz 5G NR |
47.395[27] (Q2 2020) | Deutsche Telekom AG | 26201 |
2 | O2 (Formerly VIAG Interkom) • Includes the previous E-Plus network. | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 44.032[28] (Q3 2020) | Telefónica S.A. (69.2%) | 26203 |
3 | Vodafone (Formerly D2 Mannesmann) | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ (Available till 30.06.2021) 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 3600 MHz 5G NR |
30.198[2] (Q1 2020) | Vodafone Group plc | 26202 |
Gibraltar
Gibraltar, the British overseas territory has 0.028 million subscribers in total, or a 92.12% penetration rate.[18] (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
Greece has 16.443 (3Q 2016) million subscribers in total, or a 140% penetration rate (3Q 2016[47]). The Regulatory Authority for telecommunications in Greece is EETT.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | COSMOTE | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900 MHz/2100 MHz* UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE WIFI Calling |
7.172[48](February
2020) |
OTE | 20201, 20202 |
2 | Vodafone (Formerly Panafon) | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz* UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, VoLTE WIFI Calling | 4.343[2] (July 2020) | Vodafone (99.8%) | 20205 (Vodafone), 20214 (Cyta) |
3 | WIND (Formerly Telestet, TIM) •Includes the previous Q-Telecom network. | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, VoLTE | 3.074[47] (3Q 2016) | Golden Tree Asset Management L.P. (59,30%), Cyrus Capital Partners (35,60%) | 20209 (Q-Telecom), 20210 (WIND) |
*The 3G frequency is in process to be shut down and it will be used for 4G services. It has already been converted in some parts of Athens. Cosmote has announced that by the end of 2021 the 3G network won't be available anymore and will be replaced with 4G while for Vodafone it will be by the end of 2022. This is a plan to give more space for 4G and 5G to be developed.
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 Mobile | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS LTE | Not yet available | Batelco | 23455 |
2 | JT (Guernsey) Global | GSM-1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | JT Global | 23450 |
3 | Airtel-Vodafone | GSM-1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not yet available | Bharti Airtel | 23403 |
Hungary
Hungary has 11.8 million subscribers in total.[49] (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 | Telekom (Formerly Westel, T-Mobile) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Telenor) |
5.398 (Q2 2020) | Deutsche Telekom (59.21%), Free Float (40.79%)[50] | 21630 |
2 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR | 3.122[2] (July 2020)
Including UPC Mobile |
Vodafone[51] | 21670 |
3 | Telenor (Formerly Pannon) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE (LTE 800 MHz is in cooperating with Telekom) |
2.997 | PPF | 21601 |
4 | DIGI Mobil | GSM-1800 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE 3600 MHz TD-LTE 3500 MHz 5G NR (Seldom used, some cells in Budapest) |
Launched on May 27, 2019. | RCS & RDS | 21603 |
Iceland
Iceland has 0.470 million subscribers in total, or a 129.19% penetration rate.[18] (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 | 0.173[52] (July 2019) | Síminn | 27401 |
2 | Nova | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE | 0.155[52] (July 2019) | Nova | 27411 |
3 | Vodafone (formerly Og Vodafone, Íslandssími) | GSM-900/1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800 MHz LTE | 0.130[52] (July 2019) | Sýn | 27402 |
Ireland
At the beginning of January 2020 Ireland had 6,652,587 mobile subscribers in total, representing a 134.4% penetration rate[53] (January 2020)
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 (Temporary) 3500 MHz 5G NR AML |
2.375 (August 2020) | 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 (Temporary) 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, RCS, AML |
2.014[2] (July 2020) | Vodafone | 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 (Temporary) 3500 MHz 5G NR VoWiFi, AML |
1.138 (January 2020) | Iliad (31,6%), NJJ (32,9%)[54] | 27203 |
Isle of Man
The British Crown dependency Isle of Man has an unknown amount 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 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Freefloat (AIM-listed) | 23458 |
2 | Sure Mobile | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS | Not Yet Available | Batelco | 23436 |
Italy
As of January 2020, Italy has 104.10 million subscribers in total, or a 172% penetration rate.[55] The country's telecom regulator is AGCOM.
In 2016 Wind Italy and 3 Italy (Tre) have agreed to complete a merger that has been approved by European and national authorities and, since March 2020, all consumer and business offers are sold under the new brand "WINDTRE". A new operator, Iliad, entered the Italian market in May 2018 as a consequence of this merger.[56]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TIM | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1500/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3700 MHz 5G NR (Only in Rome and Turin) | 30.895[57] (December 2019) | Vivendi (24%) | 22201 |
2 | WINDTRE (Formerly Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA and H3G SpA) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 23.815[58] (December 2019) | CK Hutchison Holdings |
22288 and 22299 |
3 | Vodafone (Formerly Omnitel) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE[59]) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3700 MHz 5G NR (Only in some areas of Bologna, Milan, Naples, Rome and Turin) | 19.200[60] (December 2019) | Vodafone | 22210 |
4 | Iliad | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A (Roaming on Wind Tre when needed) | 5.281[61] (December 2019) | Iliad | 22250 |
Jersey
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JT (Jersey) Global | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | JT Global | 23450 |
2 | Sure Mobile | 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 | 23403 |
Kosovo
Kosovo has 1.88 million subscribers in total, or a 103.47% penetration rate.[62] (June 2018)
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 | 51.95%[63] (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 | 36.07%[64] (Q2 2018) | Telekom Slovenije | 22102 |
4 | mts | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.65%[65] (Q2 2018) | Telekom Srbija | 22103 |
Latvia
Latvia has 2.243 million subscribers in total, or a 99.72% penetration rate.[18] (December 2009)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LMT | GSM-900 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.301[66] (October 2020) | Republic of Latvia and related (51%), Telia (49%) | 24701 |
2 | Tele2 | GSM-900 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.976[36] (October 2020) | Tele2 | 24702 |
3 | Bite | GSM-900 MHz 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.467[67] (September 2012) | Providence Equity Partners | 24705 |
4 | Triatel | 450 MHz CDMA2000[68] | 24703 |
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has 0.039 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate.[18] (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 (100%) | 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, customers of this three providers can roam on Swiss networks without additional fees.
Lithuania
Lithuania has 4.941 million subscribers in total, or a 167% penetration rate (25 October 2013).[69]
The regulator is Ryšių Reguliavimo Tarnyba (RRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telia (Formerly Omnitel) | GSM-900 MHz (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 1.385 (October 2020) | Telia Company | 24601 |
2 | Bite | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 0.99 (20.1% Oct 2013) | Providence Equity Partners | 24602 |
3 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS 2600 MHz LTE | 1.889 (October 2020) | Tele2 | 24603 |
4 | Lietuvos radijo ir televizijos centras (MEZON) | 3500 MHz WiMAX 2300 MHz LTE | 0.097 (~2% May 2020)[70] | State-owned (Pending sale to BITE) | 24608 |
Luxembourg
Luxembourg has 719,000 subscribers in total, or a 148% penetration rate.[18] (December 2009)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | POST | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.250 | POST Luxembourg | 27001 |
2 | Tango | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE | 0.280[71] (December 2013) | Proximus Group | 27077 |
3 | Orange | GSM-1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.076[72] (September 2007) | Orange S.A. | 27099 |
4 | LOL Mobile | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | Not Yet Available | Luxembourg Online |
Malta
Malta has 0.581 million subscribers in total, or a 137.18% penetration rate[73] (December 2013)
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 | 0.302[2] (February 2020) | 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 | 0.230[73] (December 2013) | Dubai Holding (40%), Public (60%) | 27821 |
3 | Melita | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro | 0.076[73] (December 2013) | Apax France. | 27877 |
Moldova
Moldova has 4.263 million subscribers in total, or a 120% penetration rate[74] (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 | 1.953[75] (2015) | 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 | 1.492[75] (2015) | CG Corp Global[76] | 25902 |
3 | Unité | 450 MHz CDMA2000, EVDO Rev. A 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 0.321[75] (2015) | Moldtelecom | 25903,25905,25999 |
4 | Interdnestrcom operating in Transnistria region only | 450/800 MHz CDMA2000, EVDO Rev. A 800 MHz LTE[77] | 0.291[78] (2012) | Sheriff | 25906 |
Monaco
Monaco has 0.023 million subscribers on the Monaco Telecom network, or a 70.1% penetration rate[18] (December 2009). The French networks are also widely available in Monaco, and they don't disclose subscriber figures for Monaco.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Monaco Telecom | 1800 MHz GSM 900/2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 0.021 | NJJ Capital/Xavier Niel 55%, Société Nationale de Financement 45% | 21201 |
Montenegro
Montenegro has 1.097.574 subscribers in total, or a 177.02% penetration rate (October 2013).[79]
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in Montenegro is Agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštansku djelatnost.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telekom (Formerly Monet) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 0.353 (35.02% – Oct/2013) | Hrvatski Telekom (76.53%) Public stock (23.47%) |
29702 |
2 | Telenor (Formerly Promonte) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 2600 MHz LTE WiMAX | 0.315 (38.47% – Oct/2013) | PPF (100%) | 29701 |
3 | m:tel | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.290 (26.51% – Oct/2013) | 51% Telekom Srbija, 49% Telekom Srpske | 29703 |
Netherlands
The Netherlands has 21.182 million subscribers in total, or a 128% penetration rate[18] (December 2009).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | T-Mobile •Includes the previous Tele2 and Orange networks. |
900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) (2G to be discontinued as of 1 June 2021) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 700 MHz 5G NR | 5.741[80] (2Q 2020) | Deutsche Telekom (75%) Tele2 (25%) |
20416 and 20402 |
2 | Vodafone (Formerly Libertel) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 700/800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 1800 MHz 5G NR (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) | 5.104[81] (August 2020) | VodafoneZiggo | 20404 |
3 | KPN •Includes the previous Telfort network. | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ (3G to be discontinued as of January 2022) 800/1500/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML 700/2100 MHz 5G NR 450 MHz CDMA (Smart meters) | 4.580[82] (2Q 2020) | Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 20408 |
North Macedonia
North Macedonia has 2.299 million subscribers in total, or a 105% penetration rate.[83]
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 | 1.159 (48.59% – Q1/2016)[83] | Magyar Telekom (59.21%) (Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom) |
29401 |
2 | A1 (Formerly one.Vip) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 1.072 (51.41% – Q1/2016)[83] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (100%) | 29403 |
Norway
Norway has 5.730 million subscribers in total, or a 108.97% penetration rate[18] (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) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 2.825[84] (October 2020) | Telenor | 24201 |
2 | Telia (Formerly NetCom) •Includes the previous Tele2 network. | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE | 2.265< (October 2020) | Telia Company | 24202 |
3 | Ice (Formerly Ice.net) |
450/800/900/1800 MHz LTE (Roams on Telias's network where there is no coverage) | 0.337[85] (December 2016) | Ice group | 24214, 24206 |
Poland
Poland has 53,3 million subscribers in total[86] (4Q 2017).
The country's telcom regulator is the Office of Electronic Communications 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+) 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2100 MHz 5G NR VoLTE VoWiFi | 15.669 (3Q 2020) | Orange S.A. (50.67%), Bank of New York and others | 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 and 2G/3G on T-Mobile Poland** network. Limited to 3 Mbit/s download, 1 Mbit/s upload). * available till 30.06.2021, on some areas already inactive ** available till 31.12.2021, on some areas already inactive | 15.392 (3Q 2020) | 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+, DC-HSPA+) 900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE 2600 MHz 5G NR TD | 12.672 (3Q 2020) | Polkomtel (owned by Polkomtel sp. z o.o., Eileme 4 AB (publ) related to Metelem Holding Company Ltd.) | 26001 |
4 | T-Mobile (Formerly Era) | 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 VoWiFi * available till 2023 | 11.071 (3Q 2020) | 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).[87] (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 | 5.978 (Q2 2020) | Altice | 26806 |
2 | NOS (Formerly Optimus) | GSM-900/1800, (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE | 4.870 (Q2 2020) | 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 | 4.571[2] (July 2020) | Vodafone | 26801 |
Romania
Romania has 31.395 million subscribers in total, or a 147.62% penetration rate. (Q3 2020)[88] The country's telcom regulator is ANCOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone (Formerly Connex) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2600 MHz TD-LTE ViLTE VoLTE VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 11.092 (Q3 2020) | Vodafone | 22600 |
2 | Orange (Formerly Dialog) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 3500 MHz 5G NR | 10.613 (Q3 2020)[89] | Orange S.A. | 22601 |
3 | Telekom (Formerly Cosmorom, Cosmote) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE | 6.118 (Q3 2020)[90] | OTE (70%), Telekom Romania Communications SA (30%) | 22603 |
4 | Digi.Mobil | GSM-900 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz TD-LTE VoLTE VoWiFi 3600 MHz 5G NR (Available in Bucharest, Busteni, Brasov, Craiova, Constanta, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, Mamaia, Poiana Brasov, Predeal, Sibiu, Sinaia, Timisioara.) | 3.577 (Q3 2020)[91] | RCS&RDS | 22605 |
Russia
Russia has 260 million subscribers in total (Q4 2019).[92]
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 400 MHz 5G NR | 78.2 (Q3 2020)[93] | Sistema (56.37%), flee float (43.63%) | 25001 |
2 | MegaFon | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 75.4 (Q2 2020)[94] | USM Telecom | 25002 |
3 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 49.7 (Q3 2020)[95] | VEON (LetterOne (47,9%), The Stichting (8.3%), free float (43.8%)) | 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 | 44.6 (Q4 2019)[96] | Rostelecom | 25020 |
San Marino
San Marino has 0.037 million subscribers in total, or a 116.95% penetration rate.[18] (December 2013)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telefonia Mobile Sammarinese (TMS) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ (actually uses Italian TIM network) |
0.019[97] (February 2012) | Telefonia Mobile Sammarinese | 22201 |
Serbia
Serbia has 9.1987 million subscribers based on the 3-month customer activity, or a 128.09% penetration rate.[98] (December 2013)
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in Serbia is RATEL (Regulatorna agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštanske usluge).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers Percent of total 100% market | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | mts | 900/1800 MHz - GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz - UMTS (HSDPA, DC-HSPA+) 800/1800 MHz - LTE (LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE) 2600/3500 MHz - 5G NR (testing) | 44% (Q1 2020)[99] | Telekom Srbija (100%) | 22003 |
2 | Telenor | 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) 2600/3500 MHz - 5G NR (testing) | 31% (Q1 2020)[99] | PPF (100%) | 22001 |
3 | vip | 900/1800 MHz - GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz - UMTS (HSDPA, DC-HSPA+) 800/1800/2100 MHz - LTE (LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE) | 25% (Q1 2020)[99] | A1 Telekom Austria Group (100%) | 22005 |
Slovakia
Slovakia has 7,68 million subscribers in total, or a 132.79% penetration rate. All facts are based on the 3-month customer activity base.[100] (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) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ (Shares 3G with Swan Mobile/4ka) 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi RCS 1800/3500 MHz 5G NR (Coming next month to Bratislava) |
2.729[100] (2Q 2020)
Including FunFón |
Atlas Services Belgium s.a. | 23101 |
2 | Telekom (Formerly Eurotel, T-Mobile) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE (For pay monthly plans only) RCS 2100 MHz 5G NR (Now only in Bratislava, coming next month to Zilina) |
2.399[27] (2Q 2020)
Including Juro |
Deutsche Telekom | 23102, 23104 |
3 | O2 (Formerly Telefonica, O2 Telefonica) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) (Roaming on Telekom Slovakia (2G) when needed) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500/3700 MHz TD-LTE (Planned transition to mobile 5G NR)[101] VoLTE 1800/3700 MHz 5G NR (now only in Bratislava) VoWiFi |
2.230[102] (4Q 2020)
Including Radosť SK andTescomobile SK |
PPF | 23106 |
4 | 4KA (SWAN Mobile) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) (Roaming on Orange Slovakia (2G) when needed) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, DC-HSPA+ (Shares 3G with Orange Slovakia) 1800 MHz LTE VoLTE, ViLTE 1800/3700 MHz 5G NR (now only in Banska Bystrica) |
0.483[103][104] (2Q 2020) | SWAN Mobile, a. s. | 23103 |
Slovenia
Slovenia has 2.538.579 subscribers in total, or a 120,88% penetration rate.[105] (3Q 2020)
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) 2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 2600 MHz - 5G NR | 0.985 (38,79% – 3Q 2020) Including Izimobil, Spar Mobil, Hip mobil, Mega M, Novatel MOBIL, SoftNet mobil | Telekom Slovenije | 29341 |
2 | A1 (formerly Si.mobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz - 5G NR (testing) | 0.805 (31,7% – 3Q 2020) Including Bob, HoT Mobil | A1 Telekom Austria Group | 29340 |
3 | Telemach (formerly Tušmobil) | GSM 900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ (Roams on Telekom Slovenije (2G/3G) where there is no Telemach coverage) 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz - 5G NR (testing) | 0.595 (23,45% – 3Q 2020)
Including Teleing |
The United Group | 29370 |
4 | T-2 | 2100 MHz: UMTS, HSPA (Roaming on Telekom Slovenije (2G/3G/LTE) network when needed) 2100 MHz LTE 3600 MHz - 5G NR (testing) | 0.154 (6,05% – 3Q 2020) | Gratel (87%) | 29364 |
Spain
Spain has 54.919 million subscribers in total, or a 116.03% penetration rate.[106] (Oct 2020)
The Regulatory Authority for telecommunication in Spain is CNMC (Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Movistar | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 1800/2100/3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE VoWiFi ViLTE | 16.410[106] (Oct 2020) | Telefónica | 21407 |
2 | Orange (Formerly Amena) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 13.101[106] (Oct 2020) | Orange | 21403 |
3 | Vodafone (Formerly Airtel) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3700 MHz 5G NR | 12.273[106] (Oct 2020) | Vodafone | 21401 |
4 | Yoigo | 1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE (Roams on Orange and Movistar where there is no Yoigo coverage) | 9.514[106] (Oct 2020) | Grupo MÁSMÓVIL | 21404 |
Sweden
Sweden has 14.244 million subscribers in total, or a 148.4% penetration rate[18] (2013)
The country's telcom regulator is PTS.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telia | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 700/3500 MHz 5G NR |
6.246[107] (December 2020) | Telia Company | 24001 |
2 | Tele2 | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, 3500 5G NR |
2.984[108] (October 2020) | Tele2 | 24007 |
3 | Telenor (Formerly Vodafone) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 5G NR | 2.741[109] (October 2020) | Telenor | 24008 |
4 | Three (Tre) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/2100/2600 MHz FD-LTE, 2600 MHz TD-LTE, LTE-A 2100/2600/3500 MHz 5G NR |
2.209[110] (December 2020) | CK Hutchison Holdings (60%), Investor AB (40%) | 24002 |
Switzerland
Switzerland has 11.365[111] million mobile subscribers and a 138% penetration rate.[111] (December 2014)
The country's telecom regulator is BAKOM.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Swisscom | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi 2100/3500 MHz 5G NR | 6.378[112] (31 March 2019) Including Lycamobile, Mucho, M-Budget Mobile, Wingo | Partially State-owned (51%) | 22801 |
2 | Sunrise (Formerly diAx) | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE 3500 MHz 5G NR | 2.935[113] (26 November 2019) | Liberty Global | 22802 |
3 | Salt (formerly Orange CH) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A VoLTE VoWiFi | 2.141[114] (Q3 2014) | NJJ Capital[115] | 22803 |
Turkey
Turkey has 71.7 million subscribers in total, or a 94.34% penetration rate. (2015)
The telecom regulator in Turkey is Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK : Bilgi Teknolojileri ve Iletisim Kurumu).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Turkcell | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 36.500[116] (Q2 2015) | Turkey Wealth Fund (26.2%), LetterOne (24.8%), free float (49%) |
2 | Vodafone (Formerly Telsim) | GSM 900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 23.631[117] (Q1 2021) | Vodafone (100%) |
3 | Türk Telekom (Formerly Avea, Aria, Aycell) | GSM 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, DC-HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, VoLTE, VoWiFi 5G (testing) | 22.800[118](June 30 2020) | Türk Telekom (100%) |
Ukraine
Ukraine has 55.860 million subscribers in total, or a 129.8% penetration rate.[119] (October, 2018)
The country's telecom regulator is NKRZI.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kyivstar | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 25.8 (3Q 2020) | VEON | 25503 and 25502 |
2 | Vodafone (Formerly MTS) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 19.0 (2Q 2020) | Bakcell | 25501 |
3 | Lifecell (Formerly Life:)) | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 3C-HSDPA 900/1800/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro | 8.9 (2Q 2020) | Turkcell | 25506 |
4 | Intertelecom | 800 MHz CDMA2000, CDMA2000 EV-DO rel.0, rev. A, rev. B | 1.4 (3Q 2017) | Odinaco Ltd (49%), Victor Gushan (35.7%) | 25504 |
5 | TriMob | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA (Free 2G/3G roaming on Vodafone network available) | 0.300 (2Q 2018) excluding Lycamobile | Ukrtelecom | 25507 |
6 | PEOPLEnet | 800 MHz CDMA2000, CDMA2000 EV-DO | 0.853 (4Q 2012) | Telesystemy Ukrainy | 25521 |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has 92.0 million subscribers in total, or an approximate 139% penetration rate (31 December 2017).[120]
The country's telecom regulator is Ofcom.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | EE | 1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
27.5[121] (October 2020) | BT Group | 23430 and 23433 |
2 | O2 | 900 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A 2300 MHz TD-LTE 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
26.4[122] (October 2020) | Telefónica | 23410 |
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 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML, RCS |
17.3[123] (November 2020) | Vodafone | 23415 |
4 | Three | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1500/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A 3500 MHz 5G NR VoLTE, VoWiFi, AML |
13.3[124] (July 2020) | 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 phone number series by country
- List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
- Mobile Network Codes in ITU region 2xx (Europe)
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