Best Telecoms Companies In Africa 2024: Top 10 Most Famous
In the dynamic landscape of African telecommunications, a remarkable transformation has unfolded over recent years, witnessing unprecedented growth and innovation. As the continent embraces the digital era, the telecommunication sector stands at the forefront, connecting millions, fostering economic development, and bridging societal gaps. Our blog post, Africa's Telecom Titans: Unveiling the Top 10 Industry Leaders, delves into the thriving telecommunications market, spotlighting the key players steering Africa's connectivity revolution.
From South Africa to Nigeria, Egypt to Kenya, telecommunications providers have become pivotal agents of change, leveraging technology to empower communities and drive economic progress.
Join us as we unravel the stories of these telecom titans, examining their contributions to connectivity, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment across the diverse landscapes of the African continent. Africa's Telecom Titans is more than a list; it's a testament to the transformative power of telecommunications in shaping the future of the continent.
1. MTN Group
HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa
President: Ralph Mupita
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Situated in South Africa, MTN Group is Africa's largest mobile network operator, offering services to more than 289 million customers in 19 markets. The group is committed to bridging the digital divide and facilitating economic inclusion.
By investing in sophisticated communication infrastructure and developing new technologies, it has grown to offer services to communities in Africa and the Middle East. Particularly, in Nigeria, where it provides 35% of all telecommunications services, the company has achieved significant success.
2. Vodacom
HQ: Midrand, South Africa
CEO: Shameel Joosub
South African mobile communications company Vodacom is a leading and purposeled African network, digital, and financial services company. The brand originated in South Africa and has expanded to include operations in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Lesotho, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt, serving over 500 million people. In South Africa, Vodacom is the most popular cellular network. The company's success is largely attributable to its effective promotions and its flexible and affordable pricing structure.
3. Airtel Africa
HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
CEO: Segun Ogunsanya
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Airtel Africa is a leading provider of mobile money and telecommunications services in 14 African nations, primarily in East, Central, and West Africa. Airtel is the second largest operator on the entire African continent, with 140 million customers.
It expects 376 million exceptional clients by 2027, contrasted with 298 million in 2022. Through streamlined customer journeys, the Group intends to maintain a straightforward and intuitive customer experience.
4. Orange Egypt
HQ: Cairo, Egypt
CEO: Yasser Shaker
Orange Egypt is the country's oldest mobile network operator. The brand, which claims its coverage extends to over the majority of the Egyptian population, is continuously ranked as the fastest network in Egypt by Speed test and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority.
Orange Egypt claims to be committed to maintaining its position as Egypt's leading mobile service provider by providing the highest quality service and contributing to the community's development with more than 30 million customers.
5. Ooredoo Algeria
HQ: Algeria's Algiers
Acting CEO: Roni Tohme
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The Algerian subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, Ooredoo Algeria, or Ooredoo Algerie, offers a range of services to its Algerian customers. Ooredoo Algeria changed its name from Nedjma to Ooredoo Algeria in 2013 and has grown significantly since then.
It operates on three core values: caring, connecting, and challenging. It has quickly become the leading digital mobile operator in Algeria and has the fastest network available in the country.
6. Safaricom
HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
CEO: Peter Ndegwa
The largest telecommunications provider in Kenya and one of the most profitable companies in the East and Central Africa region, Safaricom keeps more than 42 million customers connected. The company claims to be celebrating more than two decades of fulfilling its mission of transforming lives through its services. Safaricom is committed to being customer focused, purpose driven, innovative, and collaborative under the current CEO, Peter Ndegwa.
Safaricom gives back to society through the Safaricom Foundation, which has given away 2 billion shillings (or US$1.4 billion) to community based initiatives that provide long term solutions.
7. Telkom SA
HQ: Pretoria, South Africa
CEO: Serame Taukobong
The wireline and wireless telecommunications provider Telkom SA in South Africa operates in more than 38 African nations. It offers integrated communications solutions to a wide range of customers and is the largest integrated communications company in Africa.
Largely state owned, Telkom serves a wide range of business and consumers, and as of October 2022 has added 5G FWA highspeed connections to its offering by partnering with China's Huawei Technologies.
8. Globacom
HQ: Lagos, Nigeria
CEO: Michael Adenuga
The Nigerian multinational telecommunications company, more commonly referred to as Glo, advertises itself as the telco with the fastest growth rate in sub Saharan Africa. Nigeria's second biggest mobile operator, Glo left a mark on the world as the main single organization to construct a high capacity submarine fiberoptic cable, known as Glo 1, from the UK to Nigeria, and the first to present the each second charging option and 4G support.
9. Cell C
HQ: Sandton, South Africa
Chief: Jorge Mendes
A proudly South African customer first mobile operator, Cell C promotes digital inclusion by delivering products and services to empower and connect people to digital services. Cell C is committed to bridging the digital divide in South Africa and ensuring that everyone enjoys the benefits of a modern, connected world.
At the moment, the company is transforming from a traditional mobile network operator into a digital lifestyle company. Prepared telco leader Jorge Mendes took over as Chief of the telco in July 2023.
10. 9mobile
HQ: Lagos, Nigeria
President: Juergen Peschel
Previously Etisalat Nigeria, 9mobile offers a wide scope of telecommunication services across Nigeria. Due to its technology, high performance customer service, and exceptional experience, the brand has established itself as a market leader.
9mobile claims that it is constantly pushing the boundaries to discover novel solutions to everyday problems. 9mobile said that its new look reflects the bold and creative qualities it shares with its valued subscribers, particularly the nation's youth, after rebranding in 2017.
