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.
Afghanistan
As of September 2018, the penetration rate in Afghanistan was estimated at 86%: 31.28[1] million subscribers over a population estimate of 36.37 million. It is estimated that 56% of the subscribers own 2 SIM cards or more and 12% of the subscribers own 4 SIM cards.
The country's telecom regulator is the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA). http://atra.gov.af/en
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | Roshan | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 6.5[2] (2015) | 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[3] (2012) | MTN |
3 | Etisalat Afghanistan | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS (3G), HSPA+ (3.75G), LTE (Under Trial) | 6.8[3] (2018) | Emirates Telecommunications Corporation |
4 | Afghan Wireless | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, LTE | 3.5[3] (2012) | Telephone Systems International |
5 | Wasel | 800 MHz CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.052[3] (2012) | Wasel Telecom Afghanistan |
6 | Afghan Telecom | CDMA2000 1X (Cellular/WLL) GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 0.15[3] (2012) - - | MCIT (state owned) |
American Samoa
As of 2004, American Samoa has 32,000 subscribers in total,[4] or an 85% penetration rate.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Blue Sky Communications | 850 MHz GSM 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ |
0.0320[4] (2012) | Amper SpA |
2 | American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) | 800 MHz CDMA 2000/EVDO Rev.A | Government of American Samoa |
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.[5][6]
The country's telecom regulator is the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telstra | 850/2100[7] MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700(28)/900(8)/1800(3)/2600(7) MHz LTE, LTE-A 850(n5)/3500(n78) 5G NR |
18.8[8](2020) | Telstra |
2 | Optus | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700(28)/1800(3)/2100(1)/2600(7)/2300(40) MHz LTE-A 2300(n40)/3500(n78) 5G NR |
10.52[9] (Dec 2019, including MBB) | Singtel |
3 | TPG Telecom •formerly Vodafone (VHA).and TPG | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 850(5)/1800(3)/2100(1)/2600(7) MHz LTE-A 700(n28)/3500(n78) 5G NR |
5.8[10][11] (Q1 2020) | Vodafone (25.05%) Hutchison Telecom (25.05%) Former TPG shareholders (49.9%, e.g. David Teoh, WHSP, public shareholders) |
Bangladesh
The total number of Mobile Phone subscriptions in Bangladesh has reached 165.572 million at the end of Dec 2019[12] The country's telecom regulator is the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grameenphone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz FDD-LTE, VoLTE, ViLTE |
77.592 |
|
2 | Robi | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz FDD-LTE, LTE-A, VoLTE, ViLTE |
49.004 |
|
3 | Banglalink | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz FDD-LTE, LTE-A |
32.100 | VEON |
4 | Teletalk | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz FDD-LTE |
4.868 | State-owned |
As of Dec 2019, total four mobile operators are truly operational. Airtel Bangladesh merged with Robi[13] and Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Limited (ownership: SingTel (44.54%), Pacific Motors (37.95%) and Far East Telecom (17.51%)), which used 'Citycell' and 'Zoom Ultra' brands, is no longer operating commercially. On 19 February 2018 Government has given FDD-LTE license to telecom operators. Besides, there are another three LTE licensed operators: Banglalion, Qubee and OLLO;[14] which do not have permission for voice services. AMTOB is a national trade organization representing all mobile telecom operators in Bangladesh.
Bhutan
As of June 2016, the penetration rate in Bhutan was 690,000 subscribers in total, or over 90% penetration rate.[15]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in thousands) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | B-Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 300(August 2016)[16] | Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) |
2 | TashiCell | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700 MHz LTE | 200(August 2016)[16] | Tashi Group |
Brunei Darussalam
As of December 2014, the penetration rate in Brunei Darussalam was 114%,[17] over a population estimate of over 400,000.
The country's telecom regulator is the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Datastream Technology Sdn Bhd (DST) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.32[18] | DST group |
2 | Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd (formerly B-mobile) | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+ | 0.15[19] | Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd |
Cambodia
As of June 2013, the penetration rate in Cambodia was estimated at 69.318% over a population estimate of over 14.7 million.[20]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Smart Axiata | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 8 {{[21]}} | Axiata Group Berhad |
1 | Metfone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) UMTS, HSDPA |
9 (2015)[22] | Viettel Cambodia |
3 | Cellcard/Mobitel | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS |
2.5[23] (2010) | The Royal Group,[24] |
4 | qb | GSM-1800 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | 0.05 | Cambodia Advance Communications |
5 | Yes Seatel | FDD-LTE 850MHz (4G VoLTE network) | 0.01 (July 2015) | South East Asia Telecom Group |
China (mainland)
As of June 2017, Mainland China has over 1.3 billion mobile subscribers in total.[25] The country's telecom regulator is the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | China Mobile | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/900(B8) LTE 1900(B39)/2300(B40)/2600(B38,B41) MHz TD-LTE, VoLTE 2.6 GHz(N41) 5G NR | 942.03[26] (Dec 2019) | Government of China |
2 | China Telecom | 850/2100 MHz CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev 0, Rev A 850(B5)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE-A, VoLTE 3.5 GHz (N78) 5G NR | 335.57[27] (Dec 2019) | Government of China |
3 | China Unicom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE-A 3.5 GHz (N78) 5G NR | 318.475[28] (Dec 2019) | Government of China |
Cook Islands
As of 2019, Cook Islands has 6,000 subscribers in total.[29]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone (formerly Bluesky) | 900 MHz GSM UMTS LTE |
Not Yet Available | Teleraro Limited (60%)[30] |
Fiji
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Fiji was estimated at 79.957% over a population estimate of around 0.9 million.[31]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.730 (2017)[32] | Amalgamated Telecom Holdings, 72.6% owned by the Fiji National Provident Fund[33] (51%)
Fiji National Provident Fund (49%)[34] |
2 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
French Polynesia
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in French Polynesia was estimated at 98.7% over a population estimate of around 268.000.[35]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VINI | 900 MHz GPRS, EDGE 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/2600 MHz LTE |
0.250 | ONATi SAS |
2 | Vodafone | GSM UMTS LTE | 0.035 | Pacific Mobile Telecom |
3 | VITI | WiMAX
800/2600 MHz LTE |
Not Yet Available |
Guam
As of 2012, Guam has 185,000[36] subscribers in total.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IT&E and Iconnect | 1900 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700/1900 MHz LTE Advanced | Not Yet Available | PTI Pacifica Inc. |
2 | Docomo Pacific | CdmaOne GSM-1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | NTT DoCoMo |
3 | GTA | GSM-850/1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | TeleGuam Holdings LLC |
Hong Kong
As of July 2017, the penetration rate in Hong Kong was estimated at 240.8% over a population estimate of over 7.325 million.[37][38][39] Hong Kong's telecom regulator is the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HKT (including csl, 1O1O and Club SIM) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A 3.5 GHz 5G NR | 4.324[40] (Dec 2018) | PCCW Limited
(Pacific Century Group 28.97%, China Unicom 19.9%) |
2 | 3 Hong Kong | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600(B7)/2300(B40) MHz LTE-A 3.5 GHz 5G NR | 3.276[41] (Dec 2018) | Hutchison Telecom |
3 (?) | CMHK (China Mobile Hong Kong) | GSM-1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600(B7)/2300(B40) MHz LTE-A 3.5 GHz 5G NR | N/A | China Mobile |
4 | SmarTone | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A | 2.47[42] (Dec 2018) | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
Major Mobile Virtual Network Operators (Total 28)[43] | ||||
1 | CUnicom HK
(China Unicom Hong Kong) |
N/A | 0.88[44](Oct 2018) | China Unicom |
2 | Hong Kong Broadband Network (using CMHK and SmarTone) |
N/A | N/A | HKBN Ltd. |
3 | SUN Mobile (using CSL Mobile) |
N/A | N/A | HKT (60%), Telecom Digital (40%) |
4 | Birdie Mobile (using SmarTone) |
N/A | N/A | SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited[45] |
India
As of 30 November 2020, there are 1155.20 million wireless subscribers in India according to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).[46]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers[46] (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 408.29 [46][48] | |||
2 | 334.66[46][51] | |||
3 | 289.95[46] | |||
4 | 122.28[46][58] |
Indonesia
Indonesia has 254.792 million subscribers in total[59] (April 2018), or a 142.00% penetration rate[60] (January 2017). The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Indonesia is the Badan Regulasi Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Indonesia Telecommunication Regulation Body)
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telkomsel (Include previous Telkom Flexi network) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 900/1800/2100 MHz FDD-LTE, 2300 MHz TDD-LTE VoLTE | 171.11[61] (Dec 2019) | State-owned Telkom (65%) Singtel (35%) |
51010 |
2 | XL Axiata (Include previous Axis network) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800 MHz FDD-LTE | 53.3[62] (June 2019) | Axiata Group Berhad (66.7%) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (13.3%) Public (20%) |
51011 |
3 | Indosat Ooredoo (Include previous Indosat, Satelindo and Star-One network) | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 900/1800/2100 MHz FDD-LTE, LTE-A |
Ooredoo Asia PTE Ltd (65%) Government of Indonesia (14.29%) Skagen AS entities (5.42%) Public (15.29%) |
51001 | |
4 | 3 Indonesia | HTIL (65%) Garibaldi Thohir (35%) |
51089 | ||
5 | Smartfren (Include previous Esia & Mobile-8 network) |
850 MHz FDD-LTE
2300 MHz TDD-LTE VoLTE |
Sinar Mas Group[63] |
51009 and 51028 |
Japan
As of May 2020, Japan has 182.15 million subscribers in total,[64] or a 144.61% penetration rate.[65]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NTT Docomo | 800(B6)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA 700(B28)/800(B19)/1500(B21)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE Wideband LTE Advanced 3500(B42) MHz TD-LTE, LTE-A 3.5(n78)/4.9(n79) GHz 5G NR | 80.326[64] (Mar 2020) | NTT (63.31%) |
2 | au | 850/2100 MHz CDMA2000, 1xRTT, EV-DO 700(B28)/800(B18)/1500(B11)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE 2500(B41)/3500(B42) MHz TD-LTE 3.5(n78)/3.7(n77) GHz 5G NR |
58.643[64] (Mar 2020) | KDDI |
3 | SoftBank Corp. & Y!Mobile | 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700(B28)/900(B8)/1500(B11)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE 2500(B41)/3500(B42) MHz TD-LTE 3.7(n77) GHz 5G NR |
43.186[64] (Mar 2020) | SoftBank Group (99.99%)[66] |
4 | Rakuten Mobile[67] | 1800(B3) MHz LTE
3.5(n77) GHz 5G NR |
N/A | Rakuten |
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. |
3 | IIJmio | Internet Initiative Japan |
Kazakhstan
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Kazakhstan was estimated at 111.465% over a population estimate of around 15.5 million.[68]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kcell | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 7.863[69] (Jan 2012) | KazakhTelecom (75%), free float (25%) |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 9.4[70] (May 2011) | VEON |
3 | Tele2 Kazakhstan | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.35[70] (May 2011) | KazakhTelecom |
4 | Altel | CdmaOne GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.2[71] (January 2007) | KazakhTelecom[71] |
Kyrgyzstan
As of 2008, Kyrgyzstan has 6.6 million subscribers in total, a 120% penetration rate.[72]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MegaCom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE |
2.7[72] (2012) | JSC Alpha Telecom |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 2.4[72] (Aug 2012) | Sky Mobile Ltd. (VEON) |
3 | Fonex | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.42[73] (2008) | Aktel Ltd. |
4 | O! | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/2600 MHz LTE | 0.9[72] | NUR Telecom Ltd. |
5 | Katel | TDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.1[73] (2008) | KATEL |
6 | Nexi | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.049[73] (2008) | SoTel |
7 | Sapat Mobile | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.011[73] (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 | Unitel | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA |
2.705 | Lao Asia Telecommunication State Enterprise (LAT) (51%), Viettel Global (49%)[75] |
2 | 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%)[77] |
3 | TPLUS | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ (21 Mbit/s) WiMAX | 0.289[78] | Government of Lao P.D.R. (100%)[78] |
4 | ETL | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ (21 Mbit/s) | Not Available | Jiafu Holdings (51%) Government of Lao P.D.R. (49%)[79] |
Macau
As of December 2016, Macau had about 1.969 million subscribers in total.[80] Macau's telecom regulator is Direcção dos Serviços de Correios e Telecomunicações (DSRT).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CTM | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800/2600(B7)/2300(B40) MHz LTE-A | 0.856[81] (December 2016) | CITIC Telecom International (99%) Correios de Macau (1%) |
2 | 3 | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ |
(Information not available) | Hutchison Telecom |
3 | China Telecom | CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO | (Information not available) | Government of China |
4 | SmarTone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ |
(Information not available) | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
Malaysia
As of March 2014, the penetration rate in Malaysia was estimated at 144.2%.[84]
The country's telecom regulator is the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Maxis | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 2100(B1)/1800/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A | 11.116[85] (3Q 2020) | Ananda Krishnan (62%) Saudi Telecom Company (17.5%) |
2 | Digi with a digital sub-brand Tapp | GSM-1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 2100(B1) MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 900(B8)/1800/2100(B1)/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A, VoLTE | 10.44[86] (4Q 2020) | Telenor (49%) Employees Provident Fund (Malaysia) (13.3%)[87] |
3 | Celcom with a digital sub-brand yoodo | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 2100/1800/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A | 8.400[88] (3Q 2020) >(not including MVNOs) 12.793(Incld MVNOs, as 4Q19) |
Axiata Group Berhad |
4 | U Mobile | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2100/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A, VoLTE (also uses Maxis 2G) |
6.12[89] (4Q 2017) | ST Telemedia (35%) U Television Sdn Bhd (21%) Ibrahim Ismail of Johor (15%) MPHB Capital Bhd. (6%) |
5 | Yes 4G | 800(B20), 2300(B40), 2600(B38) MHz LTE-A, VoLTE | 0.7[90] (3Q 2013) | YTL Communications(a unit of YTL Corporation) |
6 | Unifi Mobile [formerly known as webe] |
2300(B40), 2600(B38), 850(B5) MHz LTE-A, VoLTE 1. Uses Celcom 2G/3G nationwide 2. Uses Celcom 2.6 GHz Band 7 LTE in some in-building places | 0.4674[91] (3Q 2014) | Telekom Malaysia (91.8%) SK Telecom (8.2%)[92] |
7 | ALTEL | -lease 2600 MHz spectrum to Digi and Celcom -uses Celcom 2G/3G/4G network | 0.7(2016)[93] | Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd (unit owned by Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary) |
8 | Redtone | 2300 MHz WiMAX (East Malaysia only) -lease 2600 MHz spectrum to Maxis | Berjaya Corporation Berhad |
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TuneTalk (uses Celcom) | 1.5[94] (August 2014) | Tune Ventures(35.75%) Celcom(35%) | |
2 | XOX (uses Celcom) | 1.7[95] (Mac 2017) | XOX | |
3 | redONE (uses Celcom) | 1.2[96][97] (March 2019) | Redtone International | |
4 | Merchantrade (uses Celcom) | 0.3[98] (3Q 2012) | Celcom Sumitomo Corporation | |
5 | SpeakOut (uses DiGi) | Pavo Communications | ||
6 | MY Evolution (uses DiGi) | M2M services in Asia[99] | ||
7 | Telin Malaysia (Kartu As) (uses U Mobile) | 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).[100] | ||
8 | mCalls (uses DiGi) | Partnership between Pavo Communications and DiGi.[101] |
Maldives
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Maldives was estimated at 116.456% over a population estimate of around 0.4 million.[102]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dhiraagu | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ LTE | 0.350[103] (October 2012) | Dhiraagu |
2 | Ooredoo | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.272[104] (Q2 2014) | Ooredoo |
Marshall Islands
As of 2008, Marshall Islands has 1000 subscribers in total.[105]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NTA | GSM-900 UMTS | 0.0007[105] (2008) | MINTA |
Micronesia, Federated States of
As of 2008, Federated States of Micronesia has 34,000 subscribers in total.[106]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FSM Telecom | GSM-900 UMTS | 0.0274[106] (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.[107]
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[109] (June 2014) | KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation, Newcom Group |
2 | Unitel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE |
1.54[110] (June 2014) | MCS Group |
3 | Skytel | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.6[110] (June 2014) | Altai Holdings, Shunkhlai Group |
4 | G-Mobile | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.47[110] (June 2014) |
Myanmar
As of January 2019, the penetration rate in Myanmar was estimated at 105% over a population estimate of around 54 million.
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+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 22 (October 2018)[111] | State-owned, KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation |
2 | Telenor | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 17.183 (October 2020)[111] | Telenor |
3 | Ooredoo | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 14.839 (May 2020)[111] | Ooredoo |
4 | Mytel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 6 (June 2019)[111] | Viettel (49%) Star High Telecom (28%) Myanmar National Telecom Holding (23%)[111] |
Nauru
As of March 2011, the penetration rate in Nauru was estimated at 42.909% over a population estimate of around 9,000 people.[112] The World Factbook shows 6,700 subscribers in 2011.[113]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Digicel | GSM-900 UMTS | 0.007 | Digicel Pacific Ltd. |
Nepal
As of August 2017, the penetration rate in Nepal was estimated at 130.24% over a population estimate of around 26.5 million.[114]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ncell | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, 3G, 4G, HSDPA LTE-1800 MHz | 15.889[114] (August 2017) | Axiata Group Berhad (80%) |
2 | Nepal Telecom | CDMA, EV-DO 900 MHz GSM, GPRS 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, 3G, 4G, HSPA+ WiMAX 1800 MHz LTE-1800 MHz[115] | 15.502[114] (August 2017) | Nepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd. |
3 | Smart Telecom | 3G, 4G, GSM 900/1800 GPRS 900/2100 LTE-1800 MHz (Testing) | 1.623[114] (August 2017) | Smart Telecom |
New Caledonia
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mobilis | 900 MHz GSM 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE |
0.244[116] (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 (formerly BellSouth) | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 2.538 (July 2019)[117][118] | Infratil Limited & Brookfield Asset Management Inc |
2 | Spark (formerly Telecom) | 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 2.392 (July 2017)[120] | Public (NZX: SPK) |
3 | 2degrees | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/900/1800/2100 MHz LTE |
1.3 (July 2015)[121] | Trilogy International Partners (61.5%)[122]
Tesbrit B.V., a Dutch investment company (27.2%)[123] |
Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
? | Compass Mobile (using Spark)[124] | UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | Compass Communications |
? | Orcon Mobile (using Spark) | UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | Vocus Communications[125] (ASX: VOC) |
? | Slingshot Mobile (using Spark) | UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | Vocus Communications (ASX: VOC) |
? | Skinny (using Spark) | UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | Spark (NZX: SPK) |
? | Warehouse Mobile[126] (using 2degrees) |
UMTS, HSPA, LTE | ? | The Warehouse Group (NZX: TWG) |
Niue
As of 2008, Niue has about 385 subscribers in total, a 25% penetration rate.[127]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telecom Niue | 900 MHz GSM[128] 700 MHz LTE[129] | 0.000385[127] (2008) | Telecom Niue |
Norfolk Island
As of October 2008, Norfolk Island has 131 subscribers in total, a 6.5% penetration rate.[130]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Norfolk Telecom | 900 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | 0.000131[130] (October 2008) | Norfolk Telecom |
North Korea
As of March 2011 North Korea has over a million subscribers in total.[131]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Koryolink | 2100 MHz UMTS | 3.8[132] (end 2015) | Global Telecom Holding S.A.E. (75%) Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation (25%) |
Northern Mariana Islands
As of 2004, the Northern Mariana Islands have 20,500[133] 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 December 2020, Pakistan has 175.62 million subscribers in total with a mobile density of 82.34%.[134]
The country's telecom regulator is the PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions)[135] | Ownership | MCC / MNC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jazz | 900 MHz, 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900 MHz, 1800 MHz LTE/LTE-A |
66.41 | VEON | 41001 (Mobilink) 41007 (WaridTel) |
2 | Telenor | 900 MHz, 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850 MHz, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 850 MHz, 1800 MHz LTE/LTE-A | 47.59 | Telenor | 41006 |
3 | Zong | 900 MHz, 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ |
38.56 | China Mobile | 41004 |
4 | Ufone
(Roams on SCOM in Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan)[136] |
900 MHz, 1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE |
23.07 | Etisalat (26%) and Government of Pakistan | 41003 |
5 | SCOM
(Roams on Ufone in Mainland Pakistan,[136] Also known as SCO Mobile, 41005) |
900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
1800 MHz LTE |
1.290(2020)[137] | Government of Pakistan | 41005 |
Palau
As of 2012, Palau has 17,150 subscribers in total.[138]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PNCC (PalauCel) | GSM-900 MHz
LTE-700 MHz (Band 28) |
17,150 | Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) |
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.[140]
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 | 850 MHz UMTS, HSDPA
1800 MHz LTE |
Not Yet Available | Telikom (PNG) LTD |
Philippines
As of September 2020, the number of subscribers in the Philippines was estimated at approximately 150.5 million, a 149.07% penetration rate.
The country's telecom regulator is the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Globe Telecom | GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/850/1800/2100 MHz FDD-LTE, 2500 MHz TDD-LTE WiMAX LTE-A | 78.1 (September 2020)[141] | Ayala Corporation (13.20%) Singtel (20.10%) Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (50.85%) Directors, Officers, ESOP (0.19%) Public Stock (15.66%) |
2 | Smart Communications | GSM-900/1800 GSM (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 700/850/1800/2100 MHz LTE LTE-A WiMAX | 72.4 (September 2020)[142] | PLDT |
3 | Dito Telecommunity | LTE LTE-A | Not yet active | China Telecommunications Corporation (40%) Dito CME Holdings Corporation (35%) Dito Holdings Corporation (25%) |
4 | Now Telecom | - | Not yet active | Now Corporation (30%) Minorities and other stakeholders (70%) |
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TNT (uses Smart) | - | PLDT | |
2 | TM (uses Globe) | - | Globe Telecom | |
3 | Sun (uses Smart) | - | PLDT | |
4 | GOMO (uses Globe) | - | Globe Telecom | |
5 | Cherry Prepaid (uses Globe) | - | Globe Telecom Cosmic Technologies | |
Samoa
As of November 2007, Samoa has 85,000 subscribers in total, a 47% penetration rate.[143]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Vodafone Samoa (formerly Bluesky Samoa) | 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | |
2 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE |
Not Yet Available | Digicel |
Singapore
As of June 2019, the penetration rate in Singapore was estimated at 153.9% over a population estimate of around 5.7 million.[144]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Singtel Mobile with a digital sub-brand GOMO | 3G : 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1)/3.5 GHz(n78) 5G NR-NSA • eSIM : Available (only for Apple Watch) |
4.3[145] (June 2020) | Temasek Holdings |
2 | StarHub with a digital sub-brand giga! | 3G : 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1) 5G NR-NSA |
2.170[146] (Q1 2020) | ST Telemedia Ooredoo NTT docomo |
3 | M1 | 3G : 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1) 5G NR-NSA • eSIM : Available |
2.201[147] (June 2020) | Keppel Corporation SPH |
4 | TPG Mobile | 4G : 900(B8)/2300(B40) MHz LTE-A
• VoLTE |
0.4[148] (March 2020) | TPG Telecom |
5 | GRID Communications | 806-821/851-866 MHz iDEN | N/A | GRID Communications Pte Ltd |
Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
1 | Circles.Life (Using M1) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE • eSIM : Available |
0.26 (End 2018) | Liberty Wireless Pte Ltd |
2 | Zero1 (Using Singtel) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A |
Zero1 | |
3 | MyRepublic (Using StarHub; Using M1 w.e.f. 31 March 2020 for new signups) | StarHub:
900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ M1: 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ • VoLTE |
MyRepublic[149] | |
4 | redONE (Using StarHub) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A |
Redtone International | |
5 | Grid Mobile (Using Singtel) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A |
GRID Communications | |
6 | VIVIFI (Using Singtel) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A |
ICYMI Pte Ltd | |
7 | Geenet Mobile (Using M1) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A |
Geenet Pte Ltd | |
8 | China Mobile CMLink SG (Using Singtel) | 900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A |
China Mobile International |
Solomon Islands
As of 2008, Solomon Islands has 30,000 subscribers in total.[150]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Our Telekom | 900/1800 MHz GSM 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA LTE |
0.03[150] (2008) | Solomon Telekom Company Limited |
South Korea
As of December 2017, South Korea has 63.7 million subscribers in total or a 122.9% penetration rate.[151][152]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SK Telecom | 2G : none(shut down since 2020) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS 4G : 850/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE-FDD, LTE-A Pro with VoLTE 5G : n78(Sub-6), n257(mmWave) | 27.019[151] (Q4 2017) | SK Group |
2 | KT (formerly olleh, KTF) | 2G : none(shut down since 2012) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS 4G : 900/1800/2100 MHz LTE-FDD, LTE-A Pro with VoLTE 5G : n78(Sub-6), n257(mmWave) | 16.493[151] (Q4 2017) | KT Corporation |
3 | LG U+ (formerly LG Telecom) | 2G : CDMA 1X 3G : CDMA EVDO Rev-B 4G : 850/2100/2600 MHz LTE-FDD with VoLTE 5G : n78(Sub-6) | 12.625[151] (Q4 2017) | LG Corporation |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has 26.853 million subscribers in total, or a 150.8% penetration rate.[153] (September 2020)
The country's telecom regulator is Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
Rank | Operator | Technology[154] | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership | MCC/MNC Tuple |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dialog (Formerly MTN Network) | 2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 1800(B3) MHz LTE-FDD 4G Calling (VoLTE) : Supported[155] 5G: 3.5(n78) GHz 5G NR (Trial)[156][157] Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Supported[158] eSIM : Available[159] | 15.08[160] (Q2 2020) | Axiata Group Berhad (83.32%) | 413-02 |
2 | SLTMobitel (Formerly Mobitel) | 2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 850(B5)/1800(B3) MHz LTE-FDD[161] 4.5G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz LTE-A[162] 4G Calling (VoLTE) : Supported 5G: 3.5(n78) GHz 5G NR (Trial)[163] Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Not supported eSIM : Available[164] | >9[165] (Q4 2018) | Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (100%) | 413-01 |
3 | Hutch •Includes the previous Etisalat network.[166] | 2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3) MHz LTE-FDD[167] 4G Calling (VoLTE) : Not supported Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Not supported eSIM : Not available | 5.3[168] (Q3 2018) | CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (85%)[166] Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC (15%) |
413-09 |
4 | Airtel | 2G : GSM-900/1800 (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 850(B5) MHz LTE-FDD (Planned)[169] eSIM : Not available |
2.9[168] (Q3 2018) | Bharti Airtel Limited (100%) | 413-05 |
Note:
Taiwan
As of June 2011, the penetration rate in Taiwan was estimated at 105.354% over a population estimate of around 23 million.[170]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers
(in millions) |
Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chunghwa Telecom 中華電信 | 3G : 2100/900 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE 4.5G : Up to 5CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-A Pro 5G : 2100(n1)/3500(n78)/28000(n257) MHz 5G NR-NSA • LTE-U/LAA • VoLTE & EVS • VoWiFi • eSIM | 10.527[171] (December 2020) | Republic of China Ministry of Transportation and Communications (35.29%) |
2 | Taiwan Mobile 台灣大哥大 | 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+ 4G : 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/700(B28) MHz LTE 4.5G : Up to 3CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-A Pro 5G : 700(n28)/3500(n78)/28000(n257) MHz 5G NR-NSA • VoLTE • VoWiFi • eSIM | 7.124[171] (December 2020) | Fubon Group |
3 | Far EasTone 遠傳電信 | 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 4G : 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/700(B28)/2600(B38) MHz LTE 4.5G : Up to 4CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-A Pro 5G : 2100(n1)/3500(n78)/28000(n257) MHz 5G NR-NSA • LTE-U/LAA • VoLTE • VoWiFi • eSIM *5G 3.5GHz sharing with Asia Pacific Telecom |
7.069[171] (December 2020) | Far Eastern Group |
4 | T STAR 台灣之星 | 3G : 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 4G : 2100(B1)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE 4.5G : Up to 2CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-A 5G : 3500(n78) MHz 5G NR-NSA • VoLTE • eSIM | 2.541[171] (December 2020) | Ting Hsin International Group (63%) |
5 | APT(GT) 亞太電信 | 2G : 900 MHz GSM 4G : 900(B8)/700(B28)/2600(B38) MHz LTE 4.5G : Up to 2CA, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-A 5G : 3500(n78)/28000(n257) MHz 5G NR-NSA • VoLTE • VoWiFi • eSIM *5G 3.5GHz using FarEasTone's network |
2.025[171] (December 2020) | Foxconn (14%) FarEasTone (11.58%) |
Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
1 | Line Mobile (Using FarEasTone) | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
2100(1)/1800(3)/2600(7)/700(28)/2600(38) MHz LTE |
Line Corporation | |
2 | Circles.Life (Using Chunghwa) | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, DC-HSPA+
2100(1)/900(8)/1800(3)/2600(B7)MHz LTE |
Liberty Wireless Pte Ltd | |
3 | Ibon Mobile (Using FarEasTone) | 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+
2100(1)/1800(3)/2600(7)/700(28)/2600(38) MHz LTE |
7-Eleven | |
Tajikistan
Tajikistan has an estimated 4.5 million subscribers in total, a 42% penetration rate.[172]
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[173] (2013) | Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (100%)[174] |
2 | Babilon-Mobile | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE | 0.8[175] (March 2008) | |
3 | ZET Mobile (Formerly Beeline) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.836[70] (May 2011) | ZET Mobile Ltd. (100%)[176] |
4 | MegaFon | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.517[70] (May 2011) | MegaFon (75%) |
Thailand
As of March 2020, the mobile penetration rate in Thailand was 131% over a population of around 69.71 million.[177]
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Thailand is the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AIS, AWN
(Advance Info Service), (Advance Wireless Network) |
2G : GSM-900 MHz 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : *B1/B8 4G : FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8 TDD LTE: B41 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA B1+B3+B8, 4x4 MIMO, 256/64QAM, LTE-U/LAA + LTE-WLAN Aggregation (branded as "NEXT G"[178]) 4G Calling (VoLTE, ViLTE) : Supported Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Native device support and via WiFi calling app 5G : NR-NSA (NGEN-DC) FR1 : N28/N41 FR2 : N258 |
41.020 (Q2 2020) | Intouch Holdings (40.45%) Singtel (32%) |
2 | TrueMove H
2001-2005 (TA-Orange) or ( Orange TH) 2005-2012 (True Move) 2012-now (True Move - H) rebrand after buy CDMA network provider on 850 mHz for the 850 mHz spectrum license's . (Hutchison CAT wireless multimedia) |
2G : GSM-900 MHz 3G : UMTS/WCDMA: B1/*B5 4G : FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8 TDD LTE: B41 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA B1+B3+B8, nationwide 4x4MIMO, 256/64QAM, LTE-U/LAA 4G Calling (VoLTE, ViLTE) : Supported Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Native device support and via WiFi calling app 5G : NR-NSA (NGEN-DC) FR1 : N28/N41 FR2 : N258 |
30.159 (Q2 2020) | True Corporation China Mobile (18%) |
3 | Dtac or dtac
(Total Access Communication a member of Telenor group) dtac-T (dtac-Turbo) or (dtac-TOT) this is the co-resellers brands with the government's mobile operators “TOT Mobile” on 2300 mHz spectrums. (dtac Trinet Network) |
2G : GSM-1800 MHz 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1/B5/B8 4G : FDD LTE : B1/B3/B8/B28 TDD LTE : B40 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA on B40, 4x4MIMO, 256/64QAM, (Carrier aggregation unavailable on FDD) 4G Calling (VoLTE, ViLTE) : Supported Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Native device support and via WiFi calling app 5G : NR-NSA (EN-DC) FR1 : N28 FR2 : N258
|
18.683 (Q3 2020) | Telenor (42.61%) Thai Telco Holdings (15.03%) Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) (5.58%) |
4 | MY | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 4G : FDD LTE : B1/B3 (Roaming on Truemove H, B8 prohibited) 4.5G : Up to 2xCA B1+B3, nationwide 4x4 MIMO on B3, 256/64QAM 4G Calling (VoLTE, ViLTE) : Unsupported 5G : NR Low band : N28 |
1.9 | CAT Telecom |
5 | TOT | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 4G : FDD LTE : B1 (B1 deployed on AIS' infrastructure.) 5G : 5G-NSA mmWave : N258 |
0.90 | TOT Public Company Limited |
Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
1 | IEC3G Buzzme (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | Not Available | Mobile 8 Telco Sdn Bhd. |
2 | i-Kool 3G (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | Not Available | Loxley Public Company Limited. |
3 | MyWorld 3G (Host operator CAT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 | Not Available | Data CDMA Communication Co., Ltd. |
4 | Penguin (Host operator CAT & TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1/B5 | 300,000[180] | The WhiteSpace Co.Ltd. |
5 | OPEN SIM i-mobile (Host operator CAT) now closed |
3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 | Closed June 2017[181] | Samart Corporation Public Company Limited. |
6 | imobile-3GX (Host operator CAT) now closed transfer customers to TOT Mobile |
3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 | Closed June 2017[181] | Samart Corporation Public Company Limited. |
7 | 168 (Host operator CAT)cancel to be the MVNO's operators of TOT |
3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 | Closed 2018 | 168 Communication Co Ltd. |
8 | Mojo 3G (Host operator TOT) now closed transfer customers to TOT Mobile |
3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | Closed January 2017[182] | MConzult Asia Co., Ltd. |
9 | Tune Talk (Host operator TOT) now closed transfer customers to TOT Mobile |
3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | Closed | Loxley Public Company Limited (50%) Tune Group Sdn Bhd (10%) Thai AirAsia Co.,Ltd. (40%) |
Timor-Leste
Mobile subscribers reach 1.54m at End-2017[183]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Telemor | GSM-850 UMTS[184] LTE | 0.726913[185] (End 2017) | Viettel |
2 | Timor Telecom | GSM-900 UMTS[186] LTE | 0.620204[185] (Q2 2015) | Timor Telecom |
3 | Telkomcel | GSM-850 850 MHz UMTS[187] LTE | 0.16[185] (Mid 2015) | Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TL) S.A. |
Tonga
As of November 2007, Tonga has 0.03 million subscribers in total.[188]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS 1800 MHz LTE |
0.020[188] (November 2007) | Digicel Group Ltd |
2 | TCC | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS UMTS |
0.010[188] (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 | TM CELL (Altyn Asyr) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ LTE | 3[189] (October 2012) | TM CELL |
2 | AȘTU | CDMA ETS 450 D | 0.055 (August 2018)[190] | Ashgabat City Telephone Network |
Tuvalu
As of 2008, Tuvalu has 2,000 subscribers in total.[191]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
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1 | TTC | 900 MHz GSM LTE |
0.002[191] (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.[192]
The country's telecom 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 | 7.6[193] (November 2010) | State Competition Committee of Uzbekistan |
2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 2600 MHz LTE | 7.1[70] (May 2011) | VEON |
3 | Mobi.UZ (Formerly UMS) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE), 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800 MHz LTE | 0.63[194] (June 2015) | 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.[195]
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 700 MHz LTE |
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.[196]
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Viettel Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1900/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 36.72[196] (May 2012) | Viettel Corporation |
2 | MobiFone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS 1800 MHz LTE |
29.11[196] (May 2012) | VMS (VNPT subsidiary) |
3 | Vinaphone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE |
28.71[196] (May 2012) | GPC (VNPT subsidiary) |
4 | Vietnamobile | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | 10.0 (May 2012) | Hanoi Telecom, Hutchison Asia Telecommunications Limited |
5 | Gmobile (formerly Beeline) | GSM-1800 MHz | 2 (May 2010) | GTEL Mobile Joint Stock Company |
See also
- Mobile Network Codes in ITU region 4xx (Asia)
- Mobile Network Codes in ITU region 5xx (Oceania)
- List of LTE networks
- List of mobile network operators worldwide
- List of mobile network operators of the Americas
- List of mobile network operators of Europe
- List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
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