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What is a Mobile Network
A Mobile Network is a system that allows users to communicate wirelessly over large geographical areas by using a series of interconnected base stations. Each base station contains large transmitters and receivers which facilitate communication between user devices. Modern day Mobile Networks can be thought of as enormous wireless internet connections, similar in many ways to a simple WiFi modem but on a much grander scale.
Mobile Network Operators (MNO's) are companies who have built and operate their own network infrastructure. This is contrasted to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which are far greater in numbers, who rebrand and sell access to another company's network.
Each MNO operates one or more frequencies called carriers which, not surprisingly, are used 'carry' data through the air. Data are encoded onto a carrier frequency according to a common standard, such as 3G, 4G, or 5G. Each standard details the digital techniques used to encode the data and the antenna techniques used to transmit the carrier, along with detailing how multiple carriers can be operated together to provide greater speed.
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Cable & Wireless Seychelles is a telecommunications company operating in Seychelles. The company was founded as a result of the demerger of Cable & Wireless plc in 2010, forming two separate entities, Cable & Wireless Seychelles and Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc. The company is owned by Liberty Latin America, following its split from Liberty Global in 2018. The ownership transition was after Liberty Global's acquisition of Cable & Wireless Communications in May 2016. The company's operations are primarily focused on providing telecommunication services within Seychelles.
CamTel, also known as Cameroon Telecommunications, is a national telecommunications and internet service provider based in Cameroon. Founded in 1998, it holds a monopoly over the nation's fixed-line network, providing a range of services including telephony, internet, and CDMA network access. The company has been instrumental in the digitisation of the country's telephone exchanges, with a total of 47 exchanges currently in its system. CamTel is wholly owned by the Cameroonian government, embedding its status as a national provider. Its infrastructure includes optical fibre networks along key...
Caricel is a Jamaican telecommunications company that commenced operations in March 2014. It is owned and operated by Symbiote Investments Limited. The company's inception followed Symbiote's application for a Carrier and Service Provider licence from the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) in Jamaica. In May 2016, despite a change in government administration, Caricel was granted a Spectrum licence by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), thus solidifying its status as a licensed mobile network operator in the country.
Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) was founded in 1986 as CCT Boatphone. Back then CCT was known for providing tourists with radio boat phones. Later rebranding to CCT Global Communications and expanding to mobile telecommunications, the company wouldn’t become 100% locally owned until April 21, 2013.
Cell C is a telecommunications company operating in South Africa. Founded in 2001, it is one of the leading mobile providers in the country, offering a variety of services including voice, data and messaging services to its substantial customer base. The company was initially owned by 3C Telecommunications, which held a majority stake of 60%, and other stakeholders including CellSaf consortium (25%) and Lanun Securities SA (15%). Over the years, the ownership structure has evolved with various entities acquiring stakes in the company, reflecting the dynamic nature of the telecommunications...
Cellcom Guinea is a telecommunications company that operates within the Republic of Guinea. The company was launched in 2004 with the mission to offer innovative and affordable telecommunication services to the Guinean population. Cellcom Guinea is a subsidiary of Cellcom Telecommunications Ltd., a multinational telecommunications corporation based in Liberia. The company changed hands in early 2023 to be locally owned by Guinean billionaire Mohamed Diallo.
Cellcom Israel is an Israeli telecommunications company that was established in 1994. The company's primary focus is on wireless services, with its operations revolutionising the wireless services sector in Israel through the provision of services at significantly reduced rates compared to its competitors. Daniel Sapir currently serves as the CEO of the company. Cellcom Israel operates a 5G network in collaboration with Golan Telecom, WeCom, and Walla Mobile. The company also provides an Over The Top (OTT) service known as Cellcom TV, an IPTel landline service, and an international dialing...
CHILI is a telecommunications company operating in Mauritius. It is a subsidiary of the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), an Indian state-owned telecommunications service provider. The company was established in Mauritius in 2004 to provide mobile and internet services to the local market. MTNL holds a majority stake in the company, signifying Indian government ownership via MTNL.
China Mobile is a telecommunications company based in China. It was incorporated as China Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited in 1997 and underwent rebranding to its current name following the 1999 break-up of China Telecommunications Corporation. The company provides mobile voice and multimedia services across mainland China and Hong Kong. China Mobile is the largest wireless carrier in China and is recognised as the world's largest mobile network operator by subscriber count. The ultimate controlling shareholder of China Mobile is China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd, a state-owned company in...
