List of mobile network operators of the Asia Pacific region
This is a list of all mobile phone carriers in the Asia Pacific Region and their respective number of subscribers. There are an estimated 2.6 billion mobile phones activated through various carriers in the region.
Afghanistan
As of March 2014, the penetration rate in Afghanistan was estimated at 89% over a population estimate of 29.8 million.[1]
The country's telcom regulator is the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Roshan | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 5.6[2] (2012) | Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) 51%, Monaco Telecom International (MTI) 36.75%, TeliaSonera AB 12.25% |
2 | MTN | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 4.5[2] (2012) | MTN (100%) |
3 | Etisalat | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 3.5[2] (2012) | Emirates Telecommunications Corporation |
4 | AWCC | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 3.5[2] (2012) | Telephone Systems International |
5 | Wasel | 800 MHz CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.052[2] (2012) | Wasel Telecom Afghanistan |
6 | Afghan Telecom | CDMA2000 1X (Cellular/WLL) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.15[2] (2012) - - | MCIT (state owned) |
American Samoa
As of 2004, American Samoa has 32,000 subscribers in total,[3] or an 85% penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Blue Sky Communications | 850 MHz GSM 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.0320[3] (2012) | Amper SpA |
Australia
As of March 2011, the number of mobile phone subscriptions in Australia was recorded to be 29.28 million which corresponds to a penetration rate of 129.482% over an estimated population of around 21.8 million.[4][5]
The country's telcom regulator is the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Telstra | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700(28)/900(8)/1800(3)/2600(7) MHz LTE, LTE-A | 16[6] (June 2014) | Telstra |
2 | Optus | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700(28)/1800(3)/2100(1)/2600(7) MHz FD-LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE, LTE-A | 9.43[7] (March 2014) | Singtel (100%) |
3 | Vodafone •Includes the previous 3 network. | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 850(5)/1800(3) MHz LTE-A | 5.3 [8] (Dec 2014) | Vodafone (50%) Hutchison Telecom (50%) |
Bangladesh
As of May 2014, Bangladesh has 116.239 million subscribers in total.[9] The country's telcom regulator is the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Grameenphone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 49.088[9] (May 2014) | Telenor (55.8%), Grameen Telecom (34.2%) and Publicly held (10%) |
2 | Banglalink | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 29.626[9] (May 2014) | Vimpelcom (100%) |
3 | Robi | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 24.077[9] (May 2014) | Axiata Group Berhad (92%) and NTT DoCoMo (8%) |
4 | Airtel (formerly Warid) | GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 8.491[9] (May 2014) | Bharti Airtel (100%) |
5 | Teletalk | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 3.525[9] (May 2014) | State-owned (100%) |
6 | Citycell | 800 MHz CDMA2000 1x RTT, EV-DO Rev.A 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 1.433[9] (May 2014) | Pacific Group & Far East Telecom Limited (55%) and Singtel (45%) |
Bhutan
As of June 2011, the penetration rate in Bhutan was estimated at 57.169% over a population estimate of over 700,000.[10]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Bhutan Telecom | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Bhutan Telecom Ltd (BTL) |
2 | Tashi Cell | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | Tashi Group |
Brunei Darussalam
As of June 2011, the penetration rate in Brunei Darussalam was estimated at 109.483% over a population estimate of over 400,000.[11]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | b•mobile | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+ | Telekom Brunei Berhad and QAF Comserve | |
2 | DSTCom | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | DST Group |
Cambodia
As of June 2013, the penetration rate in Cambodia was estimated at 69.318% over a population estimate of over 14.7 million.[12]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Metfone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) UMTS, HSDPA | 7.3 | Viettel Cambodia |
2 | Smart Axiata | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 5.4 (Q3 2013) | Axiata Group Berhad |
3 | Cellcard/Mobitel | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 2.5[13] (2010) | The Royal Group,[14] |
4 | Sotelco/Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz 1900 MHz UMTS | 0.6[15] (2013) | Sotelco |
5 | qb | GSM-1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 0.05 | Cambodia Advance Communications |
6 | EXCELL | CDMA 2000 1x-EVDO | 0.004 | GT-TELL |
7 | Cootel | GSM-900/1800 MHz | Not Yet Available | ? |
China
As of October 2013, China has 1.218 billion subscribers in total.[16] Another estimate made in August 2013 found a penetration rate of 69.2% over a population estimate of over 1.3 billion.[17]
The country's telcom regulator is MIIT.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | China Mobile | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 1900/2000/2300 MHz TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA 1900/2300/2600 MHz TD-LTE | 759[18] (October 2013) | State-owned |
2 | China Unicom | PHS GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2600 MHz TD-LTE, 1800 MHz LTE | 276[18] (October 2013) | State-owned Telefonica (9.7%) |
3 | China Telecom | PHS 800/2100 MHz CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A 2600 MHz TD-LTE, 1800 MHz LTE | 183[18] (October 2013) | State-owned |
Cook Islands
As of 2008, Cook Islands has 6,700 subscribers in total.[19]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Telecom | GSM-900 UMTS | Not Yet Available | Spark New Zealand (60%) |
Fiji
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Fiji was estimated at 79.957% over a population estimate of around 0.9 million.[20]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Vodafone | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.6 | Vodafone 49% ATH 51% |
2 | Digicel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel 100% |
French Polynesia
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in French Polynesia was estimated at 98.764% over a population estimate of around 0.3 million.[21]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | VINI | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.25 | Tikiphone SA |
2 | Pacific Mobile Telecom (PMT) | GSM UMTS | Not Yet Available | |
3 | Mara Telecom | GSM 2100 MHz UMTS | Not Yet Available | |
4 | Viti | WiMAX | Not Yet Available |
Guam
As of 2004, Guam has 98,000[22] subscribers in total.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Docomo Pacific | CdmaOne GSM-1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | NTT DoCoMo |
2 | IT&E | CdmaOne GSM-1900 1900 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | IT&E Overseas, Inc |
3 | GTA | GSM-850/1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | TeleGuam Holdings LLC |
4 | iConnect | GSM-1900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700/1900 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Wave Runner LLC |
Hong Kong
As of December 2011, the penetration rate in Hong Kong was estimated at 210% over a population estimate of over 7.1 million.[23]
The special administrative region's telcom regulator is the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | csl. (formerly CSL)1 (1010, one2free and New World Mobility) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE LTE Advanced | 4.51[24] | Hong Kong Telecom4 |
2 | CMHK | GSM-1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 1800/2600 MHz LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 4.25 | China Mobile Communications Corporation |
3 | 3 | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE, 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 3.8[25] (Dec 2013) | Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited |
4 | SmarTone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE | 1.880 (September 2014) | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
1. CSL and New World Mobility merged in April 2006 and became CSL New World Mobility Group. The two networks operated separately until 2010 when the network of New World Mobility was merged into the network of CSL.
2. New World Mobility (NWM) is made up of Telecom Digital Limited and CSL.
3. July 2005: HKT Limited(also known as PCCW), former owner of CSL, has agreed in June to buy the 59.9% stocks of Sunday held by the two biggest shareholders at HK$0.65 each share. The acquisition has received approval from Office of the Telecommunications Authority, and has progressed to a mandatory unconditional cash offer to buy the remaining stock at HK$0.65 per share. Total cost to PCCW will be approx HK$1.942bn, allowing its reentry into the wireless market by possessing Sunday's 2G (GSM 1800) and 3G (UMTS) licences.
4. In May 2014, Australian telecommunications giant Telstra announced it had completed the sale of Hong Kong-based mobile business CSL to HKT Limited, with proceeds for its stake totaling US$1.99 billion.
India
As of January 2015, India has 979.21 million subscribers in total or 78% penetration rate.[26]
The country's telcom regulator is the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Airtel | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 220.0[27] (Jan 2015) | Bharti Airtel |
2 | Vodafone | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ EVDO (Using MTS' network) | 180.49[26] (Jan 2015) | Vodafone (100%) |
3 | Idea Cellular | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 152.88[26] (Jan 2015) | Aditya Birla Group (49.05%) Axiata Group Berhad (19.96%) |
4 | Reliance Communications | CdmaOne, CDMA 1xRTT DCN, EVDO GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ WiMAX | 106.6[26] (Jan 2015) | Reliance (67%) & Public (26%) |
5 | BSNL | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ CdmaOne, EVDO WiMAX WiFi | 80.1[26] (Jan 2015) | State-owned (100%) |
6 | Aircel | GSM-900/1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 79.6[26] (Jan 2015) | Maxis Communications (74%) Apollo Hospital (26%) |
7 | TATA DOCOMO | GSM-1800 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ CDMA, EVDO WiMAX | 66.46[26] (Jan 2015) | Tata Group (74%) NTT docomo JAPAN (26%) |
8 | Uninor | GSM-1800 MHz (EDGE) | 44.48[26] (Jan 2015) | Telenor (100%)[28] |
9 | MTS | CDMA, EVDO | 8.89[26] (Jan 2015) | Sistema (73.71%) & Shyam Group (23.79%) |
10 | Videocon | GSM-1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 3.64[26] (December 2012) | Videocon |
11 | MTNL | GSM-900 MHz (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA CDMAone | 3.47[26] (Jan 2015) | State-owned |
12 | RIL INFOTEL | 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 0.001[26] (December 2012) | RELIANCE (95%) HFCL INFOTEL (5%) |
Indonesia
As of June 2011, the number of mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia was recorded to be 220 million which corresponds to a penetration rate of 92% over an estimated population of around 237.6 million.[29]
The country's telecom regulator is the Badan Regulasi Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Telkomsel (Includes previous Telkom Flexi network) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 900 MHz LTE | 139.3[30] (Q4 2014) | State-owned Telkom (65%) Singtel (35%) |
2 | XL Axiata (Includes previous Axis network) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 900 MHz LTE | 62.868[31] (Q2 2014) | Axiata Group Berhad (66.7%) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (13.3%) Public (20%) |
3 | Indosat | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 900 MHz LTE | 54.9[32] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo (65%) Public (20.71%) State-owned (14.29%) |
4 | 3 | GSM-1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 40[33] (Q1 2014) | Hutchison Whampoa |
5 | Smartfren | CDMA2000 1x, EV-DO Rev A, EV-DO Rev B[34] | 11.00[35] (Q4 2012) | Sinar Mas Group[36] Wahana Inti Nusantara (20%) Global Nusa Data (20%) Bali Media Telekomunikasi (20%) Public (31%)[37] |
6 | Bolt | 2300 MHz TD-LTE | 1.0[38] (Q4 2014) | Lippo Group |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
1 | esia (Using Smartfren) | CDMA2000 1x, EV-DO Rev A | 13.0[39] (Q4 2010) | Bakrie Group |
Japan
As of June 2013, Japan has 142,809,300 subscribers in total,[40] or a 112.17% penetration rate.[41]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NTT docomo | 800/1700/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1500/1800/2100 MHz LTE Wideband LTE Advanced | 61.623[40] (June 2013) | NTT (67%) State-owned (33%) |
2 | au | 800/2100 MHz CDMA2000, 1xRTT, EV-DO 800/1500/2100 MHz LTE 2500 MHz TD-LTE | 38.378[40] (June 2013) | KDDI (100%) |
3 | SoftBank | 900/1500/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2100 MHz LTE 2500 MHz TD-LTE | 33.290[40] (June 2013) | SoftBank (100%) |
4 | Y!Mobile (formerly eAccess) | PHS 1700(IX)MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800(III)MHz LTE | 10.4343[42] (Q4 2013) | SoftBank (99.68%) |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
1 | Disney Mobile (using SoftBank Mobile) | UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA TD-LTE | N/A | SoftBank / The Walt Disney Company |
2 | b-mobile (using NTT Docomo) | 2100/800 MHz UMTS, HSPA 800/1500/2100 MHz LTE | N/A | Japan Communications Inc. |
Kazakhstan
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Kazakhstan was estimated at 111.465% over a population estimate of around 15.5 million.[43]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Kcell | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 11.6[44] (Jan 2012) | Fintur Holdings B.V.1 51%, KazakhTelecom 49% |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 7.5[45] (May 2011) | Cronwell Investment 50.01%, VimpelCom 49.99% |
3 | Tele2 | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.35[45] (May 2011) | Tele2 |
4 | Altel | CdmaOne GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.2[46] (January 2007) | KazakhTelecom 50%[46] |
1. Fintur Holdings B.V. owners are TeliaSonera 58.55% and Turkcell 41.45%
Kiribati
As of 2008, Kiribati has 1,000 PSTN subscribers in total. The World Factbook shows 13,800 Mobile subscribers in 2011[47]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | TSKL | 900 MHz GSM 850 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | 0.014 (2011) | TSKL |
Kyrgyzstan
As of 2008, Kyrgyzstan has 6.6 million subscribers in total, a 120% penetration rate.[32]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MegaCom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 2.7[32] (2012) | JSC Alpha Telecom |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 2.4[32] (Aug 2012) | Sky Mobile Ltd. |
3 | Fonex | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.42[48] (2008) | Aktel Ltd. |
4 | O! | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2600 MHz LTE | 0.9[32] | NUR Telecom Ltd. |
5 | Katel | TDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.1[48] (2008) | KATEL |
6 | Nexi | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.049[48] (2008) | SoTel |
7 | Sapat Mobile | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.011[48] (2008) | Winline Ltd. |
Laos
As of 2012, Laos mobile penetration was 70.86% with 4.841 millions subscriptions.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LaoTelecom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA (14.4 Mbit/s) | 1.291 | Government of Lao P.D.R. (51%), Shennington Investments (Thaicom) (49%)[49] | |
2 | Unitel | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 2.705 | Lao Asia Telecommunication State Enterprise (LAT) (51%), Viettel Global (49%)[50] | |
3 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ (21 Mbit/s) WiMAX | 0.325 | VimpelCom (78%), Government of Lao P.D.R. (22%)[51] | |
4 | ETL Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ (21 Mbit/s) | 0.520 | Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao (Public, 100%) | |
5 | Sky Telecom | ? | ? | ? |
Macau
As of December 2013, the special administrative region has 1.543 million subscribers in total, a 271.01% penetration rate.[52]
The special administrative region's telcom regulator is DSRT.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CTM | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.484 | CITIC Telecom |
2 | 3 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.408 | Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited |
3 | China Telecom | CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO | 0.224 | State-owned |
4 | SmarTone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.426 | Sung Hung Kai Properties |
Malaysia
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Malaysia was estimated at 117.635% over a population estimate of around 29 million, cfr Malaysia Mobile Market (Q1 2008 - Q1 2011), mnodirectory.com (report no longer available at site).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Celcom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2600(B7) MHz LTE FDD | 12.968[53] (4Q 2014) | Axiata Group Berhad (100%) |
2 | Maxis | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2600(B7) MHz LTE FDD |
13.26[54] (1Q 2015) | Ananda Krishnan Saudi Telecom Company (17.5%) |
3 | DiGi | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 2600(B7) MHz LTE FDD | 11.691[55] (1Q 2015) | Telenor (49%) Employees Provident Fund (Malaysia)[56] |
4 | U Mobile | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ (not nationwide) 2600 MHz LTE FDD (not nationwide) -uses Maxis 2G (nationwide) -uses Maxis 3G on the area outside its own 3G network coverage -share 2600Mhz spectrum with Maxis | 4[57] (1Q 2013) | U TV STT Communications (33%) MPHB Capital Bhd. (7.72%) |
5 | P1 | 2300 MHz WiMAX 2600 MHz TD-LTE(Planned) | 0.4674[58] (3Q 2014) | Telekom Malaysia (55.3%) Green Packet (31.1%) SK Telecom (13.6%) Intel Corporation |
6 | Yes 4G | 2300 MHz WiMAX 2600 MHz TD-LTE(Planned) | 0.7[59] (3Q 2013) | YTL Communications(a unit of YTL Corporation) |
7 | Redtone | 2300 MHz WiMAX (East Malaysia only) -share 2600Mhz spectrum with Maxis | Redtone International | |
8 | ALTEL | -share 2600Mhz spectrum with Celcom -uses Celcom 2G/3G/4G network | Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd(unit owned by Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary) | |
9 | Telekom Malaysia | 850 MHz LTE FDD | Telekom Malaysia | |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
1 | TuneTalk (uses Celcom) | 1.5[60] (August 2014) | Tune Ventures(35.75%) Celcom(35%) | |
2 | XOX COM (uses Celcom) | 0.391[61] (March 2011) | ||
3 | Merchantrade (uses Celcom) | 0.3[62] (3Q 2012) | Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd | |
4 | Redone (uses Celcom) | 0.15[63] (December 2010) | Redtone International | |
5 | Tron (uses DiGi) | Talk Focus Sdn Bhd[64] | ||
6 | SpeakOut Wireless (uses DiGi) | 7-Eleven Malaysia | ||
7 | Clixster (uses U Mobile) | |||
8 | MY Evolution (uses DiGi) | M2M services in Asia[65] | ||
9 | Smart Pinoy (uses Celcom) | PLDT (51%) Celcom (49%) | ||
10 | Buzz me (uses U Mobile) | |||
11 | FRiENDi Mobile (uses U Mobile) | Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa | ||
12 | Telin Malaysia (Kartu As) (uses Maxis) | Telin Malaysia. Telin Malaysia is a joint venture (JV) company between Compudyne Telecommunication Systems Sdn. Bhd and PT Telin, a company fully owned by PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).[66] | ||
13 | YS mobile(ECI Multimedia Communications) (uses U Mobile) |
Maldives
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Maldives was estimated at 116.456% over a population estimate of around 0.4 million.[67]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dhiraagu | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ LTE | 0.350[68] (October 2012) | Dhiraagu |
2 | Ooredoo | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.272[69] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo |
Marshall Islands
As of 2008, Marshall Islands has 1000 subscribers in total.[70]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NTA | GSM | 0.0007[70] (2008) | MINTA |
Micronesia, Federated States of
As of 2008, Micronesia, Federated States of has 34,000 subscribers in total.[71]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FSM Telecom | GSM-900 | 0.0274[71] (2008) | FSMTC |
Mongolia
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Mongolia was estimated at 80.120% over a population estimate of around 3.1 million.[72]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mobicom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 1.7[73] (June 2014) | KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation, Newcom Group |
2 | Unitel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 1.54[74](June 2014) | MCS Group |
3 | Skytel | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.6[74](June 2014) | SK Telecom, Taihan Electric, MCS Group, Altai Holdings, Unitelcom |
4 | G-Mobile | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.47[74](June 2014) |
Myanmar
As of March 2015, the penetration rate in Myanmar was estimated at 49% over a population estimate of around 51.4 million.[75]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MPT | 450/800 MHz CDMA, CDMA2000 1x-EVDO GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 16 (March 2015)[76] | State-owned, KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation |
2 | Telenor | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 3.4 (February 2015)[77] | Telenor (100%) |
3 | Ooredoo | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 2.2 (Dec 2014)[78] | Ooredoo (100%) |
Nauru
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Nauru was estimated at 42.909% over a population estimate of around 9,000 people.[79] The World Factbook shows 6,700 subscribers in 2011.[80]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Digicel | GSM-900 | 0.007 | Digicel Pacific Ltd. |
Nepal
As of May 2014, the penetration rate in Nepal was estimated at 79.11% over a population estimate of around 26.5 million.[81]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ncell | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 11.328[81] (May 2014) | TeliaSonera |
2 | Nepal Telecom | CDMA, EV-DO 900 MHz GSM, GPRS 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ WiMAX | 8.571[81] (May 2014) | Nepal Telecom |
3 | Smart Telecom | GSM 900/1800 GPRS 900/2100 | 1.172 [82] (Aug. 2014) | Smart Telecom |
New Caledonia
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mobilis | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 0.244[83] (2012) | Office des Postes et Telecommunications |
New Zealand
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in New Zealand was estimated at 124.326% over a population estimate of around 4.3 million.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800 MHz LTE | 2.33 (June 2013)[84] | Vodafone |
2 | Spark (formerly Telecom New Zealand) | 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800/2600 MHz LTE | 2 (August 2014) [85] | Public |
3 | 2degrees | 900/1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 1 (August 2012)[84] | Trilogy International Partners and others |
Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
1 | Black+White (using Vodafone) | GSM, GPRS UMTS, HSPA | ? | Black+White |
2 | Orcon (using Vodafone) | GSM, GPRS UMTS, HSPA | ? | Kordia |
3 | Slingshot (using Spark) | UMTS, HSPA | ? | Slingshot |
4 | Skinny (using Spark) | UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | Spark (public company) |
Niue
As of 2004, Niue has about 500 subscribers in total, a 6.5% penetration rate.[86]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telecom Niue | GSM (Equipment provided by Challenge Networks) | 0.0005[86] (2004) | Telecom Niue |
Norfolk Island
As of October 2008, Norfolk Island has 131 subscribers in total, a 6.5% penetration rate.[87]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Norfolk Telecom | GSM | 0.000131[87] (October 2008) | Norfolk Telecom |
North Korea
As of March 2011 North Korea has over a million subscribers in total.[88]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | koryolink | 2100 MHz UMTS | >1.000 (March 2012) | GTH (75%) and Korea Post & Telecommunications Trading Corporation (KPTC) (25%). |
Northern Mariana Islands
As of 2004, the Northern Mariana Islands have 20,500[89] subscribers in total.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Docomo Pacific | CdmaOne GSM-1900 (GPRS) UMTS | Not Yet Available | NTT DoCoMo |
2 | IT&E | CdmaOne GSM-850 UMTS, HSPA+ 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | IT&E Overseas, Inc |
Pakistan
As of September 2013, Pakistan has 130 million subscribers in total, a 72% penetration rate.[90] Another estimate, made on June 2011, estimated 58.126% penetration rate over a population estimate of around 187 million.[91]
The country's telecom regulator is PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mobilink | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS WiMAX | 37.4[90] (Sept 2013) | Vimpelcom |
2 | Telenor | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 32.3[90] (Sept 2013) | Telenor |
3 | Ufone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 24.8[90] (Sept 2013) | Etisalat(26%) and Government of Pakistan |
4 | Zong (Paktel) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 22.3[90] (Sept 2013) | China Mobile |
5 | Warid | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1800 MHz LTE | 12.8[90] (Sept 2013) | Warid Telecom |
Palau
As of 2012, Palau has 17,150 subscribers in total.[92]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PNCC | GSM-900 MHz | 17,150 | Palau National Communications Corp. |
Papua New Guinea
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Papua New Guinea was estimated at 47.595% over a population estimate of around 6.2 million.[93]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Digicel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
2 | BMobile | GSM-900 (GPRS) 900 MHz UMTS | Not Yet Available | Pacific Mobile Communications |
3 | Telikom PNG | GSM-900 | Not Yet Available | Telikom PNG |
Philippines
As of September 2013, the number of subscribers in the Philippines was estimated at 108.6 million, a 120% penetration rate.[94]
The country's telecom regulator is the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Smart (Talk 'N Text and Sun Cellular) | GSM-900/1800 GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 2100 MHz LTE WiMAX Talk 'N Text: GSM, GPRS Sun Cellular: 1800 MHz GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 69 (Feb 2015) | Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (100%) |
2 | Globe (Touch Mobile and ABS-CBNmobile) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz FDD-LTE, 2500 MHz TDD-LTE WiMAX | 45.4 (Dec 2014) | Singtel (47.3%) Ayala Corporation (34%) Public Stock (21%) |
Samoa
As of November 2007, Samoa has 85,000 subscribers in total, a 47% penetration rate.[95]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | bluesky | GSM-900 | Not Yet Available | bluesky Samoa |
2 | Digicel | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
Singapore
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Singapore was estimated at 155.799% over a population estimate of around 4.7 million.[96]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Singtel Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE-A |
3.5[97] (December 2011) | Singtel |
2 | StarHub | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE-A |
2.18[98] (Q3 2012) | StarHub |
3 | M1 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2600 MHz LTE-A |
2.1[99] (Q2 2013) | M1 Limited Axiata Group Berhad (88.01%) |
Solomon Islands
As of 2008, Solomon Islands has 30,000 subscribers in total.[100]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Our Telekom | GSM-900/1800 MHz 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA | 0.03[100] (2008) | STKL |
South Korea
As of November 2014, South Korea has 56.81 million subscribers in total.[101]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SK Telecom | CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, Mobile WiMAX 850/1800/2100 MHz LTE,[102] Wideband LTE Advanced, Tri-band LTE-A Carrier Aggregation | 28.41[101] | SK TELECOM CORPORATION LIMITED |
2 | olleh | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, Mobile WiMAX 900/1800 MHz LTE,[103] Wideband LTE Advanced | 17.23[101] | KT Corporation |
3 | LG U+ | CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A, 850/2100/2600 MHz LTE,[104] Wideband LTE Advanced | 11.16[101] | LG Uplus Corporation |
Sri Lanka
As of December 2014, the penetration rate in Sri Lanka was estimated at 107% over a population estimate of over around 20.3 million.[105]
The country's telecom regulator is the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dialog | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE FDD | 9.539[106] (Q4 2014) | Axiata Group Berhad |
2 | Mobitel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE FDD | 7[107] (Q1 2014) | Sri Lanka Telecom PLC |
3 | Etisalat | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 4.5 (Q4 2013) | Emirates Telecommunications Corporation |
5 | Hutch | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 3.5 (Q4 2013) | Hutchison Whampoa Limited |
4 | Airtel | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ | 1.7 (Q4 2013) | Bharti Airtel Limited |
Taiwan
As of June 2011, the penetration rate in Taiwan was estimated at 105.354% over a population estimate of around 23 million.[108]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chunghwa Telecom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 900(8)/1800(3) MHz LTE | 11.2 CHT (February 2015) | Republic of China Ministry of Transportation (35.41%) |
2 | Taiwan Mobile | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800 MHz LTE- | 9.2[109] (February 2015) | Fubon Group |
3 | FarEasTone | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700 MHz LTE WiMAX (South Region only) | 7.4[110] (September 2014) | Far Eastern Group |
4 | Asia Pacific Telecom/Gt | LTE(roaming partner with Taiwan mobile's LTE) CdmaOne CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev.B | 3.05[111] (June 2012) | Foxconn |
5 | TSTAR | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 900 MHz LTE | 2 (December 2013)[112] | Ting Hsin Group (52%) |
6 | FITEL | PHS WiMAX (North Region only) | 0.699568 (Dec 2014) | |
7 | G1 | WiMAX (North Region only) | Global Mobile Corporation | |
8 | Vee Telecom Tatung Infocom VMAX | WiMAX | Vee Telecom |
Tajikistan
As of 2010, Tajikistan has an estimated 4.5 million subscribers in total, a 42% penetration rate.[113]
The Telecom Regulator is the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tcell | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800 MHz LTE |
3.301[114] (2013) | TeliaSonera |
2 | Babilon Mobile | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE | 0.8[115] (March 2008) | |
3 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.836[45] (May 2011) | Tacom (100%: VimpelCom (60%)) |
4 | MLT | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.517[45] (May 2011) | Megafon (75%) |
Thailand
As of June 2013, the penetration rate in Thailand was 131.84% over a population estimate of around 67.373 million.[116]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AIS | 900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 44.3[117] (Q1 2014) | INTOUCH Company (40.45%) Singtel (21.31%) |
2 | DTAC | GSM 1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2100 MHz LTE | 30.6[117] (Q1 2014) | Telenor (42.61%) Thai Telco Holdings (15.03%) |
3 | Truemove-H | GSM 1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2100 MHz LTE | 4.8[118] (Q2 2014) [Total 23.2] | True Corporation China Mobile (18%) |
4 | TOT | 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.18[119] (Q3 2010) including MVNOs | Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) |
5 | MY | 850 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | CAT Telecom |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
1 | IEC | 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | THE INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (100%) |
2 | TuneTalk | 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | LOXLEY Public Company Limited (50%) Tune Group Sdn Bhd (10%) Thai AirAsia (40%) |
3 | imobile-3GX | 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | Samart Corporation Public Company (100%) |
4 | Mojo | 2100 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | M Consult Asia Company (100%) |
5 | 365 | 850 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | Not Yet Available | 365 Communication (100%) |
6 | Truemove-H | 850 MHz UMTS HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 18.4[118] (Q2 2014) [Total 23.2] | True Corporation |
Timor-Leste
As of June 2011, the penetration rate in Timor-Leste was estimated at 46.696% over a population estimate of around 1.2 million.[120]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Timor Telecom | GSM-900 | 0.53[120] (June 2011) | Timor Telecom |
2 | Telkomcel | GSM-850 | 0.099 (September 2013) | Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TL) S.A. |
Tonga
As of November 2007, Tonga has 0.03 million subscribers in total.[121]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Digicel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS) | 0.020[121] (November 2007) | Digicel Group Ltd |
2 | TCC | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS) UMTS | 0.010[121] (November 2007) | Tonga Government |
Turkmenistan
As of 2012, Turkmenistan has 4.44 million subscribers in total or 88.8% penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MTS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 1.44[122] (October 2012) | MTS |
2 | TM CELL (Altyn Asyr) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ LTE | 3[123] (October 2012) | TM CELL |
Tuvalu
As of 2008, Tuvalu has 2,000 subscribers in total.[124]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TTC | GSM | 0.002[124] (2008) | TTC |
Uzbekistan
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Uzbekistan was estimated at 81.205% over a population estimate of around 28.1 million.[125]
The country's telcom regulator is the Uzbekistan Communications and Information Agency’s Board (CIAUz).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | UCell (Formerly Coscom) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/2600 MHz LTE | 7.19[126] (November 2010) | TeliaSonera (99.7%) |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2600 MHz LTE | 5.26[45] (May 2011) | VimpelCom (100%) |
3 | UMS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE), 2100 MHz UMTS | Not available | ООО Universal Mobile Systems |
4 | Uzmobile | CdmaOne | Not available | Uzbektelecom |
5 | Perfectum | CdmaOne | Not Yet Available | Perfectum |
Vanuatu
As of 2008, Vanuatu has 36,000 subscribers in total.[127]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telecom Vanuatu | GSM-900 MHz | 0.01 | Telecom Vanuatu Ltd |
2 | Digicel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA | 0.01 | Digicel Group Ltd |
3 | AIL | GSM-900 MHz | Not Yet Available | ACeS International |
4 | WanTok | 2300 MHz TDD-LTE | Not Yet Available |
Vietnam
As of May 2012, the penetration rate in Vietnam was estimated at 120% over a population estimate of around 91 million.[128]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Viettel Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 36.72[128] (May 2012) | Viettel Corporation |
2 | MobiFone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS | 29.11[128] (May 2012) | VMS (VNPT subsidiary) |
3 | Vinaphone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 28.71[128] (May 2012) | GPC (VNPT subsidiary) |
4 | Vietnamobile | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 10.0[129] (May 2012) | Hanoi Telecom, Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited |
5 | Gmobile (formerly Beeline) | GSM-1800 MHz | 2[130] (May 2010) | GTEL Mobile Joint Stock Company |
6 | S-Fone | CdmaOne, CDMA2000 EVDO | 2.0[131] (2010) | SPT |
See also
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