This section acts as a centralised repository for company information and resources relating to mobile network operators across the globe. To be listed in this section a mobile network operator must operate a physical 4G or 5G mobile network and frequencies listed depict those which the company holds spectrum licences or access rights to.

Statistics on network and band deployment are calculated by our database live and may change without notice.

Many regions across the globe have self-declared independent states, autonomous governing regions, and other partially recognised territorial claims. Mobile networks also operate and serve communities in illegally occupied territories and conflict zones. In the interest of neutrality the database lists all regions where an operator has constructed a network, regardless of political status, as we believe to omit information about services those areas may put its residents at further disadvantage.

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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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Claro Nicaragua is a telecommunications company that operates within Nicaragua. As part of the América Móvil group, a telecom conglomerate based in Mexico, Claro Nicaragua provides a range of telecommunication services in the region. The company forms part of América Móvil's extensive network which spans multiple countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. The term 'Claro' translates to 'bright', 'clear' or 'of course' in both Spanish and Portuguese, reflecting the company's commitment to providing clear and reliable telecommunication services. The precise founding date of Claro...

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Claro Paraguay is a telecommunications network that operates within Paraguay. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications conglomerate. The company's establishment in Paraguay is part of América Móvil's broader expansion into various Latin American markets. Despite being part of a larger group, Claro Paraguay operates independently within its specific market. The term 'Claro' translates to 'clear' or 'of course' in Spanish and Portuguese, reflecting the company's commitment to providing clear and reliable communication services.

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Claro Peru is a telecommunications company operating within Peru. It is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications corporation. The company, which is part of a larger network of Claro-branded entities across Latin America, provides services including mobile, fixed-line, broadband and television. The name Claro, translating to "clear" or "of course" in Portuguese and Spanish, reflects the company's commitment to providing straightforward, reliable services. Its establishment in Peru forms part of América Móvil's wider reach across the region, with operations in several other...

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Claro Puerto Rico, a major telecommunications services company, is based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The company's history spans nearly a century, during which it has provided a range of services including voice, data, long distance, broadband, directory publishing, and wireless services to residents and businesses on the island. It was founded by brothers Sosthenes and Hernan Behn, who also established ITT Corporation. For many years, Claro Puerto Rico was a public corporation under the Puerto Rican government until GTE acquired the majority stakes in the mid-1990s. The company was a subsidiary...

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Claro Uruguay is a prominent telecommunications company operating in Uruguay. The company was established as a subsidiary of América Móvil, a leading telecommunications group based in Mexico. The name 'Claro', translating to 'bright', 'clear', or 'of course' in Portuguese and Spanish, reflects the company's commitment to providing clear and reliable communication services. Despite being part of a larger multinational group, Claro Uruguay operates independently within its specific market, focusing on the needs of the Uruguayan telecommunications sector.

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Claro Guatemala is a telecommunications company operating within Guatemala. The company is a subsidiary of América Móvil, a Mexican telecommunications group. Claro Guatemala was established as part of América Móvil's expansion into Central America. The parent company, América Móvil, is a significant player in the telecommunications industry, with operations in numerous countries across Latin America.

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Clear Mobitel Jersey is a telecommunications company operating in Jersey. The firm's foundation and ownership details are not readily available.

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CNT is a mobile network operating in Ecuador. The now state-owned operator entered the market in 2003 as Telecsa S.A. (branded Alegro), the product of Andinatel and Pacifictel S.A. Alegro's 450 MHz CDMA network had limited success and was absorbed by Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT) in 2010 to become a wholly state-owned network.

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Comium is a telecommunications company that operates in Gambia. The company was established in July 2006 and is a subsidiary of the Comium Group, a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Lebanon. The Gambian operation is owned by the parent company, with no known local or external shareholders.

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CooTel is a telecommunications company operating in Nicaragua. The network was launched in 2016 by its parent company Xinwei Telecom.

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Cosmote Mobile Telecommunications S.A., commonly known as Cosmote, is the largest mobile network operator in Greece. The company was established in April 1998 and reached the milestone of 1 million subscribers within a year. By 2001, Cosmote had grown its customer base to 2.5 million, becoming the leading mobile network operator in Greece. The company is headquartered in Athens and is a fully owned subsidiary of the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE), the incumbent telecommunications provider in Greece. In 2000, Cosmote was listed on the Athens Exchange. However, in November 2007...
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Crnogorski Telekom is a leading telecommunications operator headquartered in Podgorica, Montenegro. The company, popularly known as "Montenegrin Telekom", is the largest telecommunications entity in the country, offering a range of services including fixed-line, mobile, IPTV, internet, ICT and cloud services. It was legally established as Crnogorski Telekom a.d. Podgorica and has been serving a significant customer base in both mobile and fixed line businesses.

The formation of Crnogorski Telekom is a result of several corporate changes and acquisitions. The original state-owned Postal and...

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CSL

CSL Mobile Limited, a telecommunications company based in Hong Kong, was the region's first mobile communications operator established in 1983. The company operates mobile network brands such as "csl", "1O1O" and "Club SIM". CSL was initially a subsidiary of Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) and was the first network to launch the world’s first dual band 4G LTE network with DC-HSPA+. Throughout its history, the brand CSL has been under various legal entities, namely Communication Services Limited, known as Hong Kong Telecom CSL Limited from 1990 to 1999, Cable & Wireless HKT CSL Limited from 1999 to...
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CTM

CTM is a telecommunications company based in Macau. It was established in 1999 in Hong Kong and later listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007. The company is a subsidiary of CITIC Pacific, a conglomerate company based in Hong Kong, which has held ownership since 2000. The company's services cover a broad range of telecommunications services, including mobile, internet, voice, and data services. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited, the company has established numerous points of presence (PoPs) across the globe, particularly in the Asia-Pacific...

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Alou is a telecommunications company operating in Cape Verde. Established in 2005, it is a subsidiary of Cabo Verde Telecom, the national telecommunications company of Cape Verde. The parent company, Cabo Verde Telecom, is a state-owned enterprise, thereby making CVMovel Cabo Verde Telecom indirectly controlled by the government of Cape Verde. The company was merged and rebranded as Alou in 2023.

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