Mobile network operators (MNOs) remain focused on the rollout of 5G networks. In the last 12 months, there's been increased interest in 5G standalone (SA) and 6G. Some MNOs are exploring the use of artificial intelligence and satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services. All of them are committed to reducing their carbon… Read more...

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group operating mainly in Europe and Latin America. It provides extensive 4G coverage and continues to build out its 5G and 5G standalone networks. At the end of 2024, it had 390 million customers worldwide, of which 298.6 million were mobile customers. Read more...

Digi Communications is a Romanian mobile operator active in several European countries. It has expanded its market in the last five years by acquiring spectrum at European 5G spectrum auctions. Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange says it wants to "lead the future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and had 291 million customers worldwide (253 million mobile) by the end of 2024. Read more...

América Móvil provides wireless, fixed-line, broadband and pay TV services in 22 countries in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe. At the end of Q1 2025, América Móvil surpassed 400 million global subscribers, comprising 323 million wireless and 78 million fixed-line subscribers, according to its latest report. Read more...

Vodafone is a pan-European and pan-African fixed and mobile telecoms operator. To reshape its European portfolio, it has divested its operations in Italy and Spain and plans to merge with Three UK. Vodafone has agreed a joint venture with AST SpaceMobile to form a European direct-to-device (D2D) service provider. Read more...

Airtel is Africa’s second-largest mobile operator. In a surprise move, it has started negotiating network sharing agreements with its rival MTN in multiple markets. Through the G6 coalition of mobile operators, Airtel is advocating for policymaking that helps drive digital inclusion across Africa. Read more...

e& is a telecoms group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and operating in 38 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Central/Eastern Europe. Its activities include fixed, mobile, digital and enterprise services. In 2022, the company rebranded from the Etisalat Group to e&, standing for “Etisalat and”.… Read more...

Headquartered in Qatar, Ooredoo is a telecoms operator offering mobile, fixed, broadband and enterprise services in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Read more...

Shows the comparative cost of awards in a country in chronological order. Use the table at the bottom to change the bands displayed or to amend the sorting. Details on sourcing and methodology are available here. Read more...