List of mobile network operators in Asia and Oceania
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This is a list of all mobile phone carriers in the Asia Pacific Region and their respective number of subscribers.
Afghanistan
The country's telecom regulator is the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA).
American Samoa
{{As of|2004}}, American Samoa has 32,000 subscribers in total,[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/american-samoa/ American Samoa]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. or an 85% penetration rate.
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align=right| 1 | Blue Sky Communications | 850 MHz GSM 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ | Amper SpA | |
align=right| 2 | American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) | 800 MHz CDMA2000/Evolution-Data OptimizedRev.A
| | Government of American Samoa |
Australia
The country's telecom regulator is the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Australia is covered by three mobile network operators and multiple Mobile Virtual Network Operators which use netwrork infrastructure of the three mobile network operators.
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:50%;"| Technology{{Cite web|last=Whirlpool|title=Australian Mobile Network Frequencies|url=https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/mobile_phone_frequencies|access-date=2024-09-22|website=whirlpool.net.au|language=en}} | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:20%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Telstra | 700/850/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE, LTE-A, VoLTE 850/2600/3500 MHz, 26 GHz 5G NR, VoNR |website=telstra.com.au|language=en |access-date=28 August 2024}} | Telstra | |
align=right| 2 | Optus | 700/1800/2100/2300/2600 MHz LTE-A, VoLTE 700/900/2100/2300/2600/3500 MHz, 26 GHz 5G NR | Singtel | |
align=right| 3 | Vodafone AU | 700/850/1800/2100 MHz LTE-A, VoLTE 700/850/1800/2100/3500 MHz, 26 GHz 5G NR | 5.40 (February 2025){{cite web|url=https://www.tpgtelecom.com.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/TPGTelecom-2024-InvestorPresentation-FINAL.pdf}} | TPG Telecom |
Bangladesh
The total number of Mobile Phone subscriptions in Bangladesh has reached 190.81 million at the end of December 2023.
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1 | Grameenphone | * 2G: GSM-900 /1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
| 82.20 | {{ubl|Telenor (55.8%)|Grameen Telecom (34.2%)| General Public & other Institutions (10%)}} | |
2 | Robi | * 2G : GSM-900 /1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
| 58.67 | {{ubl|Axiata Group Berhad (61.82%)| Bharti Airtel (28.18%)| General public (10%)}} | |
3 | Banglalink | * 2G : GSM-900 /1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
| 43.48 | veon | |
4 | Teletalk | * 2G : GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) | 6.46 | State-owned |
5 | Citycell
| |
Bhutan
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align=right| 1 | B-Mobile | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 0.464(June 2021){{cite web|date=6 August 2020|title=Cellular mobile subscriptions in Bhutan jump in second-quarter|url=https://www.southasiamonitor.org/bhutan/cellular-mobile-subscriptions-bhutan-jump-second-quarter}} | Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) |
align=right| 2 | TashiCell | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700 MHz LTE | 0.275(June 2021) | Tashi Group |
Bougainville
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align=right| 1 | PNG dataco | GSM-900 (GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | PNG DataCo Limited is a state owned entity, created in 2014 to provide wholesale services to the Information and Communication Industry, mandated to build, own and operate the National Transmission Network (NTN). |
Brunei
{{As of|2014|12}}, the penetration rate in Brunei was 114%,{{cite web |url=http://www.aiti.gov.bn/downloadables/Pages/statistics.aspx |title=Brunei ICT Indicators 2006–2014 |access-date=26 July 2015 |archive-date=27 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927213555/http://www.aiti.gov.bn/downloadables/Pages/statistics.aspx |url-status=dead }} over a population estimate of over 400,000.
Cambodia
{{As of|2013|6}}, the penetration rate in Cambodia was estimated at 69.318% over a population estimate of over 14.7 million.{{cite web |url= http://mnodirectory.com/cambodia.htm |title= Cambodia Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date= 26 October 2011 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120425094221/http://mnodirectory.com/cambodia.htm |archive-date= 25 April 2012}}
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align=right| 1 | Metfone | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS) UMTS, HSDPA | Viettel Cambodia | |
align=right| 2 | Smart | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 8 {{8 million subscribers}} | Axiata Group Berhad |
align=right| 3 | Cellcard | GSM-900 MHz 2100 MHz UMTS | The Royal Group{{cite web |url=http://www.royalgroup.com.kh/our-portfolio/telecommunication-and-information-technology.php |title=Cambodia | Our Portfolio | Telecommunication & Information Technology |publisher=The Royal Group |access-date=21 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722132035/http://www.royalgroup.com.kh/our-portfolio/telecommunication-and-information-technology.php |archive-date=22 July 2011 }} |
China (mainland)
China (mainland)'s telecom regulator is the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Cook Islands
{{As of|2019}}, Cook Islands has 6,000 subscribers in total.[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cook-islands/ Cook Islands]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
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align=right| 1 | Vodafone (formerly Bluesky) | 900 MHz GSM UMTS LTE | Not Yet Available | Teleraro Limited (60%){{cite web|url=http://www.bluesky.co.ck/about-us|title=About Us – Cook Islands|website=Bluesky Cook Islands|access-date=10 February 2021|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140644/http://www.bluesky.co.ck/about-us|url-status=dead}} |
Fiji
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Fiji was estimated at 79.957% over a population estimate of around 0.9 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Fiji.htm |title=Fiji Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date=28 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502170837/http://mnodirectory.com/Fiji.htm |archive-date=2 May 2012 }}
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align=right| 1 | Vodafone | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 1800 MHz LTE | 0.730 (2017){{cite web |url=http://www.ath.com.fj/images/athannualreport2017.pdf |title=2017 Annual Report |publisher=ATH |date= |access-date=10 August 2022 |archive-date=3 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403160209/http://www.ath.com.fj/images/athannualreport2017.pdf |url-status=dead }} | Amalgamated Telecom Holdings, 72.6% owned by the Fiji National Provident Fund{{cite web|url=https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Fiji-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband|title=Fiji – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – BuddeComm|website=www.budde.com.au|access-date=14 August 2016}} (51%) |
align=right| 2 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 800/1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
French Polynesia
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in French Polynesia was estimated at 98.7% over a population estimate of around 268.000.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/French_Polynesia.htm |title=French Polynesia Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date=28 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502170908/http://mnodirectory.com/French_Polynesia.htm |archive-date=2 May 2012 }}
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1 | VINI | 900 MHz GPRS, EDGE 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 800/2600 MHz LTE | ONATi | |
2 | Vodafone
|900 MHz EDGE | 0.114 | Pacific Mobile Telecom | ||
3 | VITI | WiMAX
800/2600 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available |
Guam
{{As of|2012}}, Guam has 185,000[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/guam/ Guam]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. subscribers in total.
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align=right| 1 | IT&E and Iconnect | 1900 MHz UMTS, DC-HSPA+ 700/1900 MHz LTE Advanced | Not Yet Available | PTI Pacifica Inc. |
align=right| 2 | Docomo Pacific | CdmaOne GSM-1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | NTT Docomo |
align=right| 3 | GTA | GSM-850/1900 MHz (GPRS) 850 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 1700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | TeleGuam Holdings LLC |
Hong Kong
{{As of|2023|03}}, the penetration rate in Hong Kong was estimated at 282% over a population estimate of over 7.473 million, with 21.61 million public mobile subscriptions.{{cite web |url=https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/news_info/data_statistics/indicators/index.html|title=Telecommunications Indicators in Hong Kong |publisher=Office of the Communications Authority|access-date=31 March 2020}} Hong Kong's telecom regulator is the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
{{As of|2024|03}}, there were 24 registered Mobile Virtual Network Operators, apart from the 4 licensed mobile network operators in Hong Kong.{{cite web|url=https://app2.coms-auth.hk/apps/sbo_lic_search/onlineEnquiry?lang=en|title=Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services Licences Enquiry|website=Office of the Communications Authority}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/operators_information/telecommunications_services_providers/index.html|title=Telecommunications Services Providers|website=Office of the Communications Authority}}
India
{{Main|List of mobile network operators of India}}
Indonesia
Indonesia has 254.792 million subscribers in total{{cite web|url=https://www.kominfo.go.id/content/detail/13131/inilah-rincian-jumlah-pelanggan-prabayar-masing-masing-operator/0/sorotan_media|title=Inilah rincian jumlah pelanggan prabayar masing masing operator |website=kominfo.go.id|publisher=KOMINFO|access-date=31 October 2018}} (April 2018), or a 142% penetration rate{{cite web|url=https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2017/08/29/pengguna-ponsel-indonesia-mencapai-142-dari-populasi|title=Pengguna ponsel Indonesia mencapai 142% dari populasi|website=katadata.co.id|publisher=KATADATA|access-date=31 October 2018}} (January 2017).
The regulatory authority for telecommunication in Indonesia is the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, having taking over the roles from the {{lang|id|Badan Regulasi Telekomunikasi Indonesia}} (Indonesia Telecommunication Regulatory Agency), which was dissolved in November 2021.
Japan
{{See also|Mobile phone industry in Japan#Providers}}
{{As of|2020|5}}, Japan has 182.15 million subscribers in total,{{cite web|url=http://www.tca.or.jp/english/database/index.html|title=Number of subscribers by Carriers|TCA |publisher=Tca.or.jp}} or a 144.61% penetration rate.{{cite web|url=http://www.stat.go.jp/english/data/jinsui/tsuki/index.htm |title=Statistics Bureau Home Page/Monthly Report |publisher=Stat.go.jp}}
Kazakhstan
{{As of|2022|09}}, the penetration rate in Kazakhstan was estimated at 128.85% over a population estimate of around 19.635 million, with 25.3 million mobile subscriptions.
Kyrgyzstan
{{as of|2008}}, Kyrgyzstan has 6.6 million subscribers in total, a 120% penetration rate.{{cite web|url=http://www.mobileworldlive.com/kyrgyzstan-state-owned-operator-fails-to-attract-buyer|title=Kyrgyzstan state-owned operator fails to attract buyer|work=Mobile World Live|date=23 August 2012|access-date=14 May 2013|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140649/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/kyrgyzstan-state-owned-operator-fails-to-attract-buyer|url-status=dead}}
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align=right| 1 | MegaCom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/1800/2100 MHz LTE | JSC Alpha Telecom
|43705 | |
align=right| 2 | Beeline | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 2.4 (Aug 2012) | Sky Mobile Ltd. (VEON)
|43701 |
align=right| 3 | Fonex | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.42{{cite web |url=http://www.mgncapital.com/upload/research/mobile_rus.pdf |title=Report: Kyrgyzstan: Mobile Communication Research Report 2009 (MGN00002) |publisher=Reportbuyer.com |date=1 April 2009 |access-date=21 September 2010 |language=ru |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516104545/http://www.mgncapital.com/upload/research/mobile_rus.pdf |archive-date=16 May 2011 |url-status=dead }} (2008) | Aktel Ltd.
|43703 |
align=right| 4 | O! | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 800/2600 MHz LTE | 0.9 | NUR Telecom Ltd.
|43709 |
align=right| 5 | Katel | TDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.1 (2008) | KATEL |
align=right| 6 | Nexi | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.049 (2008) | SoTel |
align=right| 7 | Sapat Mobile | CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.011 (2008) | Winline Ltd. |
align=right| 8 | iTel | |43711 | ||
align=right| 9 | Saima Telecom | |43710 |
Laos
{{As of|2012}}, Laos mobile penetration was 70.86% with 4.841 millions subscriptions.
Macau
{{See also|Telecommunications in Macau#Telephone}}
{{As of|2016|12}}, Macau has about 1.969 million subscribers in total.{{cite web|url=http://telecommunications.ctt.gov.mo/web/pt/generalinfo/statistics/mainstat/mainstat2016b|title=CTT – Telecomunicações -- Portuguese – Estatísticas dos Principais Serviços de Telecomunicações (2016)|website=telecommunications.ctt.gov.mo|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140644/http://telecommunications.ctt.gov.mo/web/pt/generalinfo/statistics/mainstat/mainstat2016b|url-status=dead}} Macau's telecom regulator is Direcção dos Serviços de Correios e Telecomunicações (DSRT).
CTM is the only carrier to offer eSIM. 3 Macau is the only carrier to offer VoWiFi. SmarTone MAC is the only carrier not yet to offer VoLTE, till its operation ceased.{{cite web |title=Wireless network provider support and features for iPhone in Asia-Pacific |url=https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203982 |website=Apple Support |access-date=2 March 2024 |language=en |date=21 December 2023}}
Malaysia
{{As of|2014|3}}, the penetration rate in Malaysia was estimated at 144.2%.{{cite web | url=http://www.skmm.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/pdf/MCMC-Hand-Phone-User19112015.pdf | title=Hand Phone Users Survey 2014 | publisher=Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission | access-date=22 June 2016 | archive-date=26 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326145117/https://www.skmm.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/pdf/MCMC-Hand-Phone-User19112015.pdf | url-status=dead }}
The country's telecom regulator is the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Maldives
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Maldives was estimated at 116.456% over a population estimate of around 0.4 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Maldives.htm |title=Maldives Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date=26 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425094604/http://mnodirectory.com/Maldives.htm |archive-date=25 April 2012 }}
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align=right| 1 | Dhiraagu | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS,HSPA+ LTE | 0.350{{cite web |url=http://www.dhiraagu.com.mv/Dhiraagu_Introduces_a_New_Prepaid_Plan_giving_Discount_on_Calls_to_the_Largest_Network_of_over_350000_Customers.aspx |title=Dhiraagu Introduces a New Prepaid Plan giving 50% Discount on Calls to the Largest Network of over 350,000 Customers |access-date=3 October 2012 |archive-date=28 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028092339/https://www.dhiraagu.com.mv/Dhiraagu_Introduces_a_New_Prepaid_Plan_giving_Discount_on_Calls_to_the_Largest_Network_of_over_350000_Customers.aspx |url-status=dead }} (October 2012) | Dhiraagu |
align=right| 2 | Ooredoo Maldives | GSM-900 (EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, | Ooredoo |
Marshall Islands
{{As of|2008}}, Marshall Islands has 1000 subscribers in total.[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/marshall-islands/ Marshall Islands]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
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align=right| 1 | NTA | GSM-900 UMTS | MINTA |
Micronesia, Federated States of
{{As of|2008|}}, Federated States of Micronesia has 34,000 subscribers in total.[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/ Micronesia, Federated States of]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
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align=right| 1 | FSM Telecom | GSM-900 UMTS | 0.0274 (2008) | FSMTC |
Mongolia
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Mongolia was estimated at 80.120% over a population estimate of around 3.1 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Mongolia.htm |title=Mongolia Mobile Market (Q1 2010 – Q1 2011) |access-date=26 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425094724/http://mnodirectory.com/Mongolia.htm |archive-date=25 April 2012 }}
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align=right| 1 | Mobicom | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 700/1800 MHz LTE{{cite web|url=https://www.mobicom.mn/en/news/1260|title=Mobicom has launched its 4G LTE service|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802102022/https://www.mobicom.mn/en/news/1260|archive-date=2 August 2018|url-status=dead}} | KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation, Newcom Group | |
align=right| 2 | Unitel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | MCS Group | |
align=right| 3 | Skytel | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.6 (June 2014) | Altai Holdings, Shunkhlai Group |
align=right| 4 | G-Mobile | CdmaOne 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ | 0.47 (June 2014) |
Myanmar
{{As of|2019|1}}, the penetration rate in Myanmar was estimated at 105% over a population estimate of around 54 million.
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align=right| 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){{cite web|url=https://www.telecomtv.com/content/mobile/newcomer-in-myanmar-triggers-customer-losses-revenue-dip-for-foreign-telcos-33928/|title=Newcomer in Myanmar triggers customer losses, revenue dip for foreign telcos|first=Mary|last=Lennighan|date=31 January 2019|website=TelecomTV}} | State-owned, KDDI, Sumitomo Corporation |
align=right| 2 | ATOM (Formerly Telenor) | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 17.183 (October 2020) | M1 Group |
align=right| 3 | Ooredoo | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 14.839 (May 2020) | Nine communications |
align=right| 4 | Mytel | GSM-900 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 1800/2100 MHz LTE, LTE-A | 6 (June 2019) | Viettel (49%) Star High Telecom (28%) Myanmar National Telecom Holding (23%) |
Nauru
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Nauru was estimated at 42.909% over a population estimate of around 9,000 people.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Nauru.htm |title=Nauru Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date=28 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502170923/http://mnodirectory.com/Nauru.htm |archive-date=2 May 2012 }} The World Factbook shows 6,700 subscribers in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/nauru/ |title=Nauru – World Factbook |access-date=12 February 2011 }}
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align=right| 1 | Digicel | GSM-900 UMTS | 0.007 | Digicel Pacific Ltd. |
Nepal
{{As of|2017|8}}, the penetration rate in Nepal was estimated at 130.24% over a population estimate of around 26.5 million.{{cite web|title=Nepal Telecommunications Authority – MIS Report|url=http://nta.gov.np/en/2012-06-01-11-33-01/mis-archives/mis-reports/nta-mis-125/download|publisher=Nepal Telecommunications Authority|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106200441/http://www.nta.gov.np/en/2012-06-01-11-33-01/mis-archives/mis-reports/nta-mis-125/download|archive-date=6 November 2017|url-status=dead}}
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align="right" | 1 | Nepal Telecom | 900 MHz, 1800 MHz GSM, GPRS 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, 3G, 4G, HSPA+ 800 MHz & 1800 MHz LTE-1800 MHz{{cite web|url=https://www.nepalitelecom.com/nepal-telecom-ntc-4g/|title=Nepal Telecom launches 4G in two bands|date=2 January 2020 }} [https://www.nepalitelecom.com/nepal-telecom-ntc-volte VoLTE], LTE-A | Nepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd. | |
align="right" | 2 | Ncell | GSM-900/1800 2100 MHz UMTS, 3G, 4G, HSDPA LTE-1800 MHz | 17.3068 (April 2023) | Spectrlite UK Limited (80%) {{cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2023/12/02/axiata-concludes-sale-of-ncell-exits-nepal|title=Axiata concludes sale of Ncell, exits Nepal|publisher=The Kathmandu Post|date=2 December 2023 }} |
align=right| 3 | SmartCell | 3G, 4G, GSM 900/1800 GPRS 900/2100 LTE-1800 MHz (Testing) | 2.4121 (April 2023) | Smart Private Telcom Limited |
New Caledonia
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Mobilis | 900 MHz GSM 2100 MHz UMTS 800/1800/2600 MHz LTE | Office des Postes et Télécommunications de Nouvelle-Calédonie |
New Zealand
{{Further|Telecommunications in New Zealand#Telephones}}
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in New Zealand was estimated at 124.326% over a population estimate of around 4.3 million.
Niue
As of 2008, Niue has about 385 subscribers in total, a 25% penetration rate.{{cite web|url=http://www.thecommonwealth.org/YearbookInternal/140411/140413/niue/ |title=Niue – The Commonwealth Year Book |publisher=Thecommonwealth.org |access-date=25 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211134617/http://www.thecommonwealth.org/YearbookInternal/140411/140413/niue/ |archive-date=11 February 2012 }}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Telecom Niue | 900 MHz GSM{{cite web|url=http://openbts.sourceforge.net/NiuePilot/|title=Niue Pilot System|website=openbts.sourceforge.net|access-date=3 January 2019|archive-date=24 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224092120/http://openbts.sourceforge.net/NiuePilot/|url-status=dead}} 700 MHz LTE{{cite web|url=http://telecomniue.com/devices/|title=Devices – Telecom Niue Ltd|access-date=3 January 2019|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140643/http://telecomniue.com/devices/|url-status=dead}} | 0.000385 (2008) | Telecom Niue |
Norfolk Island
{{As of|2008|10}}, Norfolk Island has 131 subscribers in total, a 6.5% penetration rate.[http://www.norfolk.gov.nf/telephone%20book.htm#MOBILE Norfolk Island phone book – Mobile Numbers] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091113141919/http://www.norfolk.gov.nf/telephone%20book.htm#MOBILE |date=13 November 2009 }}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Norfolk Telecom | 900 MHz UMTS 700 MHz LTE | 0.000131 (October 2008) | Norfolk Telecom |
North Korea
{{as of|2011|3}} North Korea has over a million subscribers in total.{{cite news |url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-02/orascom-telecom-media-shares-jump-after-north-korea-announcement.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205043407/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-02/orascom-telecom-media-shares-jump-after-north-korea-announcement.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 February 2012 |title=Orascom Telecom Media Shares Jump After North Korea Announcement |author=Alaa Shahine |newspaper=Bloomberg |date=2 February 2012 |access-date=15 October 2012}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Koryolink | 2100 MHz UMTS | 3.8{{cite web|url=http://www.cellular-news.com/story/Operators/68410.php |title=Orascom Telecom May Pull Out of North Korea |publisher=Cellular-News.com |date=3 January 2016|access-date=5 January 2016}} (end 2015) | Global Telecom Holding S.A.E. (75%) Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation (25%) |
align=right| 2 | Kangsong NET | 2100 MHz UMTS LTE | Not Yet Available | Ministry of Information Industry |
{{See also|Telecommunications in North Korea#Mobile phones}}
Northern Mariana Islands
{{As of|2004}}, the Northern Mariana Islands have 20,500[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/northern-mariana-islands/ Northern Mariana Islands]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. subscribers in total.
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Docomo Pacific | CdmaOne GSM-1900 MHz (GPRS) UMTS | Not Yet Available | NTT Docomo | |
align=right| 2 | IT&E | CdmaOne GSM-850 UMTS, HSPA+ 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | IT&E Overseas Inc |
Pakistan
As of March 2025, Pakistan has 197.44 million subscribers in total with a mobile density of 80.3%.{{cite web |title=PTA {{!}} Telecom Indicators |url=https://www.pta.gov.pk/category/telecom-indicators |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Pakistan Telecommunications Authority}}
The country's telecom regulator is the PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority).
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! colspan="6" |Mainland Pakistan |
Rank
!Operator !MCC/MNC Tuple !Technology !Subscribers (in millions) !Ownership |
---|
1
|Jazz (PMCL - Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited) |410 / 01 410 / 07 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 4G: 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |73.40 |VEON Ltd. (100%) |
2
|Zong (CMPak Limited) |410 / 04 |2G: 900 / 1800 MHz (EDGE) 3G: 2100 MHz (DC-HSPA+) 4G: 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |51.46 |China Mobile Limited (100%) |
3
|410 / 06 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 3G: 2100 MHz (HSPA+) 4G: 850 (B5) / 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |43.90 |Telenor ASA (100%) |
4
(PTML - Pak Telecommunication Mobile Limited) |410 / 03 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 3G: 900 MHz (HSPA+) 4G: 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |26.80 |Government of Pakistan (62%) Etisalat by e& (26%) General public (12%) |
colspan="6" |Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) |
1
|Onic |410 / 03 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 3G: 900 MHz (HSPA+) 4G: 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |N/A |
2
|ROX |410 / 01 410 / 07 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 4G: 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 2100 (B1) MHz (LTE/LTE-A) |N/A |Jazz |
colspan="6" |AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan |
1
|SCO (Special Communications Organization) Roams on Ufone in Mainland Pakistan |410 / 05 |2G: 900 MHz (EDGE) 3G: 2100 MHz (HSPA+) 4G: 1800 (B3) MHz (LTE) |1.87 |
Palau
As of 2016, Palau has 23,743 subscribers in total.{{Cite web |title=Palau Number of Subscriber Mobile, 2002 – 2023 {{!}} CEIC Data |url=https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/palau/number-of-subscriber-mobile |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=www.ceicdata.com}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator
!MCC/MNC | style="width:30%;" | Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers | style="width:32%;" | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right|1 | PalauCel
|552-01 | 2G: EDGE 900 MHz
3G: UMTS 900 MHz (Band 8) 4G: LTE 700 MHz (Band 28){{Cite web |title=Mobile {{!}} Palau National Communications Corporation |url=https://www.pnccpalau.com/products-and-services/mobile |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=www.pnccpalau.com}} | 23,743 (2016) | Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) |
Papua New Guinea
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Papua New Guinea was estimated at 47.595% over a population estimate of around 6.2 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/PNG.htm |title=Papua New Guinea Mobile Market (Q4 2010 – Q1 2011) |access-date=28 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502170949/http://mnodirectory.com/PNG.htm |archive-date=2 May 2012 }}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Digicel | GSM-900 MHz(GPRS, EDGE) 900 MHz UMTS, HSDPA 700 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
align=right| 2 | BMobile | GSM-900(GPRS) 900 MHz UMTS | Not Yet Available | Pacific Mobile Communications |
align=right| 3 | Telikom PNG | 850 MHz GSM
1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Telikom (PNG) LTD |
Philippines
{{As of|2023|08|01}}, the total number of subscribers in the Philippines was estimated at 113.97 million, a stark contrast from the 167.9 million before the mandatory sim card registration in the country.
The country's telecom regulator is the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
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|+ | ||||
style="width:3%;" | Rank | style="width:15%;" | Operator | style="width:30%;" | Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;" | Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
style="text-align:right;" | 1 | Smart Communications | 2G : GSM 900(B8)/1800(B3) (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 850(B5)/900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 4G : 700(B28)/850(B5)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz FDD-LTE,2300(B40)/2500(B41)/3400(B42) TDD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, WiMAX 5G : 3500(n78)/2500(n41)/700(n28) MHz 5G NR • VoLTE, VoWIFI, ViLTE : available for postpaid, request activation for prepaid subscribers • eSIM : available on postpaid and prepaid subscribers | 55.2 (December 6, 2023){{Cite web|title=PLDT Q3 2022 Quarterly Report|url=https://cms.pldt.com/drupal/sites/default/files/financialstatements/9M2022%20MDA.pdf}} | PLDT (NTT docomo) | |
style="text-align:right;"| 2 | Globe Telecom | 2G : GSM 900(B8)/1800(B3) (GPRS, EDGE) 3G : 900(B8)/2100(B1) MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ 4G : 700(B28)/900(B8)/1800(B3)/2100(B1) MHz FDD-LTE, 2300(B40)/2500(B41)/2600(B38) MHz TDD-LTE, WiMAX, LTE, LTE-A 5G : 3500(n78) MHz 5G NR • VoLTE, VoWIFI : currently available on postpaid and selected prepaid subscribers • eSIM : available on postpaid and prepaid subscribers | 54.7 (December 6, 2023){{Cite web|title=Globe Q3 2022 Quarterly Report|url=https://www.globe.com.ph/content/dam/globe/brie/About-us/investor-relations/documents/SEC-PSE-Disclosures/2022/quarterly-v2/quarterly-report-(17q)/GLO-17Q-3Q22.pdf}} | Ayala Corporation (13.20%) Singtel (20.10%) Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (50.85%) Directors, Officers, ESOP (0.19%) Public Stock (15.66%) | |
style="text-align:right;"| 3 | Dito Telecommunity | 4G : 700(B28)/2000(B34)/2100(B1)/2500(B41)/3300(B52) MHz LTE, LTE-A 5G : 3500(n78) MHz 5G NR • VoWIFI • eSIM : available on postpaid and prepaid subscribers | 16.02 (December 6, 2024){{cite web|title=DITO hits 12M subscribers|url=https://dito.ph/blog-listing/dito-hits-12m-subscribers}} | Dito CME Holdings Corporation (60%) China Telecommunications Corporation (40%) | |
style="text-align:right;"| 4 | Now Telecom | 800 MHz | N/A (will begin commercial operations by 2024) | Now Corporation (30%) |
colspan="5" style="text-align:center;"| Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 1 | TNT (using Smart) | • VoLTE, VoWIFI, ViLTE : Available, need to request activation to use... | - | Smart Communications |
style="text-align:right;"| 2 | TM (using Globe) | • VoLTE, VoWIFI : currently available on selected prepaid subscribers | - | Globe Telecom |
style="text-align:right;" | 3 | GOMO (using Globe) | - | - | Globe Telecom |
Samoa
{{As of|2021|1}}, Samoa had 146,300 subscribers in total, a 73.4% penetration rate.{{cite web |url=https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2021-samoa |title=Digital 2021: Samoa |date=12 February 2021 |publisher=Datareportal |access-date=10 August 2022}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Vodafone Samoa (formerly Bluesky Samoa) | 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | |
align=right| 2 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA+ 700/1800/2100 MHz LTE | Not Yet Available | Digicel |
Singapore
{{Further|Telecommunications in Singapore#Telephones}}
As of December 2024, the mobile penetration rate in Singapore was estimated at 165.0% over a population estimate of around 6.04 million, with a total of 9,960,700 mobile subscriptions.{{cite web |title=Statistics on Telecom Services for 2024 (Jul - Dec) |url=https://www.imda.gov.sg/About-IMDA/Research-and-Statistics/telecommunications#1x |access-date=1 April 2025 |publisher=Infocomm Media Development Authority}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Singtel Mobile with digital sub-brands GOMO and heya | 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1)/3.5 GHz(n78) 5G NR-NSA/SA • eSIM : Available | 4.6{{cite web |title=Annual Report 2024 |url=https://media.aws.singtel.com/info-singtel/annualreport/2024/Annual-Report-2024.pdf |access-date=1 April 2025 |publisher=Singtel}} (March 2024) | Temasek Holdings |
align="right" | 2 | StarHub with digital sub-brands giga! and eight telecom | 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1)/3.5 GHz(n78) 5G NR-SA • eSIM : Available | 2.33{{cite web |title=StarHub FY2024 Results |url=https://ir.starhub.com/newsroom/20250226_121442_CC3_9PPMS8UI1Q7XY9G7.3.pdf |access-date=1 April 2025}} (December 2024) | ST Telemedia Ooredoo NTT docomo |
align="right" | 3 | M1 with a digital sub-brand Maxx | 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1)/3.5 GHz(n78) 5G NR-SA • eSIM : Available | 2.19{{cite web |title=2H24 FY2024 Financial Results |url=https://www.keppel.com/file/2-keppel-ltd-2h24-fy24-presentation-slides.pdf |access-date=1 April 2025 |publisher=Keppel Corporation}} (December 2024) | Keppel Corporation |
align=right| 4 | SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile) | 4G : 900(B8)/2300(B40)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A{{cite web |url=https://en.ocworkbench.com/simba-adds-band-38-tdd-to-its-4g-coverage/ | title=SIMBA adds Band 38 TDD to {{as written|i|t's [sic]}} 4G Coverage|access-date=2024-02-29}}{{cite web | url=https://en.ocworkbench.com/simba-adds-lte-fdd-band-1-2100-mhz-to-its-existing-fdd-band-8-and-tdd-band-40/|title=SIMBA adds LTE FDD Band 1 (2100 MHz) to {{as written|i|t's [sic]}} existing FDD Band 8 and TDD Band 40|access-date=2024-02-29}} 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1) 5G NR-NSA/SA {{Cite web|url=https://www.simba.sg/static/media/CIS_SIMBA_SIM-Only_100GB+_14022024.0f7f99b4.pdf|title=CIS_SIMBA_SIM-Only_100GB+ |access-date=2024-02-28}} • eSIM : Available | 1.16{{Cite web |title=Tuas Ltd – FY24/25 1H Results Presentation – For ASX release |url=https://tuas.com.au/pdf/Tuas_Ltd_FY25_1H_Investor_Presentation_Final.pdf |access-date=1 April 2025 |website=TUAS Limited}} (January 2025) | TUAS Limited |
align=right| 5 | GRID Communications | 806-821/851-866 MHz iDEN | N/A | GRID Communications Pte Ltd |
colspan="5" style="text-align:center;"| Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 1 | Circles.Life (Using M1) | 4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A 5G : 2.1 GHz(n1)/3.5 GHz(n78) 5G NR-SA • VoLTE • eSIM : Available |0.26 (End 2018) | ||
style="text-align:right;"| 2 | Zero1
(Using Singtel) | 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | |||
style="text-align:right;"| 3 | MyRepublic (Using StarHub for its 5G plans; Using M1 for its 4G plans) | StarHub:
4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE • eSIM : Available M1: 4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE • eSIM : Available | |MyRepublic{{cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/myrepublic-mobile-services-starhub-partnership-10197820|title=MyRepublic to finally offer mobile services in Singapore after StarHub partnership|website=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=3 May 2018|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140643/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/myrepublic-mobile-services-starhub-partnership-10197820|url-status=dead}} | ||
style="text-align:right;"| 4
(Using StarHub) |4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 5 | VIVIFI
(Using Singtel) | 4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE • eSIM : Available | | |||
style="text-align:right;"| 6
|4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 7
|China Mobile CMLink SG (Using Singtel) |4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 8
|Changi Mobile (Using M1) |4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 9
|ZYM Mobile (Using Singtel) |4G : 900(B8)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE | | ||||
style="text-align:right;"| 10
|China Unicom CUniq SG (Using StarHub) |4G : 1800(B3)/2600(B7)/2100(B1)/2600(B38) MHz LTE-A • VoLTE • eSIM : Available | |
Note:
- Singapore's 2G network shutdown commenced from April 2017 and completed by April 18.{{Cite news |date=2017-03-28 |title=All you need to know about 2G network shutdown |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/smartphones/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2g-network-shutdown |access-date=2025-04-01 |work=The Straits Times |language=en |issn=0585-3923}}
- Singapore's 3G network shutdown commenced from August 2024 and completed by end-2024.{{Cite web |title=3G services to retire in phases from Aug 2024 - Aug 2024 |url=https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/press-releases/2024/3g-services-to-retire |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=Infocomm Media Development Authority |language=en}}
Solomon Islands
{{As of|2008}}, Solomon Islands has 30,000 subscribers in total.[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/georgia/ Solomon Islands]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | Our Telekom | 900/1800 MHz GSM 850/2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA LTE | Solomon Telekom Company Limited |
South Korea
{{As of|2023|10}}, South Korea has 82.2 million subscribers in total or a 158.9% penetration rate.{{cite web |last=Sunyoung |first=Kwon |date=20 December 2023 |title=Ministry of Science and ICT |url=https://doc.msit.go.kr/SynapDocViewServer/viewer/doc.html?key=efdfb1ee7f2a4078ae9252d026045a29&convType=html&convLocale=ko_KR&contextPath=/SynapDocViewServer/ |access-date=20 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Science and ICT |publisher=}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netmanias.com/en/korea-ict-market-data/mobile/1349/ |title=Korea Communication Market Data|publisher=Netmanias|date= 30 May 2018 |access-date=30 May 2018}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
---|---|---|---|---|
align=right| 1 | SK Telecom | 2100 MHz UMTS 850/1800/2100/2600 MHz LTE-FDD 3500 MHz 5G NR | SK Group | |
align="right" | 2 | LG U+ (formerly LG Telecom) | 850/2100/2600 MHz LTE-FDD 3500 MHz 5G NR | LG Corporation
(37%) | |
align="right" | 3 | KT (formerly olleh, KTF) | 2100 MHz UMTS 900/1800/2100 MHz LTE-FDD 3500 MHz 5G NR | KT Corporation |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has 28.8 million subscribers in total, or a 131.5% penetration rate.{{cite web |url=https://www.trc.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=12|title=Statistics – Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka}} (December 2024)
The country's telecom regulator is Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
Note:
Taiwan
{{As of|2011|6}}, the penetration rate in Taiwan was estimated at 105.354% over a population estimate of around 23 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Taiwan.htm |title=Taiwan Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q2 2011) |access-date=27 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425100039/http://mnodirectory.com/Taiwan.htm |archive-date=25 April 2012 }}
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! style="width:3%;" |Rank ! style="width:15%;" |Operator ! style="width:45%;" |Technology ! style="width:12%;" |Subscribers (in millions) ! style="width:19%;" |Ownership | ||||
align="right" |1 | Chunghwa Telecom {{lang|zh-TW|中華電信}} | *4G : 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro, DL up to 5CA, UL 256-QAM | 11.17{{Cite web |last=Taiwan National Communications Commission |title=Mobile Broadband Service Subscriber Statistics |url=https://www.ncc.gov.tw/chinese/news.aspx?site_content_sn=5018 |website=ncc.gov.tw |date=31 May 2018 |language=zh}} (May 2024) | Republic of China Ministry of Transportation and Communications (35.29%) |
align="right" |2 | Taiwan Mobile {{lang|zh-TW|台灣大哥大}} | *4G : 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8)/700(B28) MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro, DL up to 4CA, UL 256-QAM
*4G and 5G networks share 700 MHz spectrum via DSS | 9.43 (May 2024) | Fubon Group |
align="right" |3 | Far EasTone {{lang|zh-TW|遠傳電信}} | *4G: 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/700(B28)/2600(B38) MHz LTE, LTE-A Pro, DL up to 4CA
*4G and 5G networks share 700 MHz spectrum via DSS | 9.063 (May 2024) | Far Eastern Group |
colspan="5" style="text-align:center;" |Mobile virtual network operators | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
style="text-align:right;" |1
|Line Mobile (Using Chunghwa Telecom) | 4G: 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/900(B8) MHz LTE 5G: 2100(n1)/3500(n78) MHz 5G NR-NSA | | |||
style="text-align:right;" |2
|Ibon Mobile (Using FarEasTone) | 4G: 2100(B1)/1800(B3)/2600(B7)/700(B28)/2600(B38) MHz LTE
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• All Taiwan's mobile network operators shut down 2G network in June 2017
• All Taiwan's mobile network operators shut down 3G network in June 2024
Tajikistan
Tajikistan has an estimated 4.5 million subscribers in total, a 42% penetration rate.{{cite web |url= http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Tajikistan-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Internet.html |title=Tajikistan – Telecoms, Mobile and Internet – BuddeComm – BuddeComm |work=budde.com.au |year=2011 |access-date=14 February 2011}}
Thailand
{{As of|2020|12}}, the mobile penetration rate in Thailand was 135% over a population of around 69.71 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.yozzo.com/insights/thailands-mobile-market-end-of-year-2020/ |title=Thailand's Mobile Market End of Year 2020 |date=7 March 2021 |access-date=26 May 2021}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;"| Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | True • Includes Truemove-H and dtac (with a digital sub-brand FINN Mobile) | 2G : GSM-900 MHz
3G : UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ : B1/B5/B8 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA B1+B3+B8, nationwide 4x4MIMO, 64QAM FR1 : FDD: n1/n28 TDD: n41
FR2 : n258 (B1, B3, B5, B8, B28, B41, N258 = 2100/1800/850/900/700/2600 MHz/26 GHz respectively) | 50.5 (Q2/2024) |Major shareholders: Charoen Pokphand (20.95%) | ||
align=right| 2 | AIS or Advanced Info Service | 2G : GSM-900 MHz 3G : UMTS/WCDMA: B1 4G : FDD LTE: B1/B3/B8 TDD LTE: B41 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA B1+B3+B8, nationwide 4x4MIMO, 256/64QAM, ULCA 4G Calling (VoLTE, ViLTE) : Supported Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) : Native device support and via WiFi calling app 5G : NR-NSA (EN-DC option 3x), NR-SA FR1 : FDD: n28 TDD: n41 FR2 : n258 | 45.7 (Q2/2024) | Intouch Holdings | |
align=right| 3 | my by NT | 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 | 2.8 (EOY 2020) | CAT Telecom | |
align=right| 4 | NT Mobile (formerly TOT Mobile) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 4G : FDD LTE : B1 (B1 deployed on AIS' infrastructure.) 4.5G : LTE-A Pro Up to 3xCA on B40, 4x4MIMO, 256/64QAM (Using DTN's infrastructure.) 5G : 5G-NSA mmWave : n258 | 0.533 (EOY 2020) | TOT Public Company Limited | |
colspan="5" style="text-align:center;"| Mobile Virtual Network Operators | ||||
align=right| 1 | IEC3G Buzzme (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | Closed January 2019 | Mobile 8 Telco Sdn Bhd. |
align=right| 2 | i-Kool 3G (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 | 0.002251 | Loxley Public Company Limited. |
align=right| 3 | MyWorld 3G (Host operator CAT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B5 | Closed | Data CDMA Communication Co., Ltd. |
align=right| 4 | Penguin (Host operator CAT & TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1/B5 | 0.029690{{cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/insights/thailands-mobile-market-end-of-year-2020/|title=Thailand's Mobile Market End of Year 2020|website=Yozzo.com|date=7 March 2021|access-date=26 May 2021}} | The WhiteSpace Co.Ltd. |
align=right| 5 | OPEN SIM i-mobile (Host operator CAT) | Closed June 2017{{cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/news/mvna-mvne-mvno/i-mobile-hangs-up-its-mvno-business/|title=i-mobile hangs up its MVNO business|website=www.yozzo.com|date=13 June 2017|access-date=27 December 2018}} | Samart Corporation Public Company Limited. | |
align=right| 6 | imobile-3GX (Host operator CAT) | Closed June 2017 | Samart Corporation Public Company Limited. | |
align=right| 7 | 168 (Host operator CAT) | Closed 2018 | 168 Communication Co Ltd. | |
align=right| 8 | Mojo 3G (Host operator TOT) | Closed January 2017{{cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/news/mvna-mvne-mvno/another-tot-mvno-hangs-up/|title=Another TOT MVNO hangs up|website=www.yozzo.com|date=28 January 2017|access-date=27 December 2018}} | MConzult Asia Co., Ltd. | |
align=right| 9 | Tune Talk (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 2100 MHz | Closed | Loxley Public Company Limited (50%) Tune Group Sdn Bhd (10%) Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. (40%) |
align=right| 10 | Feels (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 2100 MHz 4G : LTE-FDD : B1 2100 MHz 4.5G : TDD LTE : B40 2300 MHz | 0.004574 (EOY 2020) | Feels Telecom Corporation Co., Ltd. |
align=right| 11 | AJ SIM (Host operator TOT) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 2100 MHz 4G : LTE-FDD : B1 2100 MHz 4.5G : TDD LTE : B40 2300 MHz | Launched November 2020{{Cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/news/mvna-mvne-mvno/new-m2m-mvno-aj-sim-launched-in-thailand/|title=New M2M MVNO AJ SIM launched in Thailand|website=www.yozzo.com|date=13 November 2020|language=en|access-date=2021-05-26}} | AJ Advance Technology Pcl. |
align=right| 12 | Redone (Host operator NT Mobile (formerly TOT Mobile)) | 3G : UMTS/WCDMA : B1 2100 MHz 4G : LTE-FDD : B1 2100 MHz 4.5G : TDD LTE : B40 2300 MHz | Launched May 2021{{Cite web|url=http://www.yozzo.com/news/mvna-mvne-mvno/redone-has-launched-its-mvno-service-in-thailand/|title=redONE has launched its MVNO service in Thailand|website=www.yozzo.com|date=19 May 2021|language=en|access-date=2021-05-26}} | Red One Network (Thailand) Co., Ltd |
Timor-Leste
Mobile subscribers reach 1.54m at End-2017{{cite web |url=https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/timorleste/number-of-subscriber-mobile/ |title=Timor-Leste Number of Subscriber Mobile |access-date=10 September 2015}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Telemor | GSM-850 MHz UMTS{{cite web|url=http://www.telemor.tl/service-detail/internet-3g.html|title=Internet 3G Telemor}} LTE | Viettel | |
align=right| 2 | Timor Telecom | GSM-900 UMTS{{cite web|url=http://www.timortelecom.tl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=277&Itemid=117&lang=en|title=Timor Telecom 3G Internet}} LTE | Timor Telecom | |
align=right| 3 | Telkomcel | GSM-850UMTS{{cite web|url=http://www.telkomcel.tl/page/company-profile/|title=Telekomcel Company Profile|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140646/http://www.telkomcel.tl/page/company-profile/|url-status=dead}} LTE | Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TL) S.A. |
Tonga
{{As of|2007|11}}, Tonga has 0.03 million subscribers in total.{{cite web |url=http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=20742 |title=Digicel Pacific to acquire Tonfon Communications |publisher=Telegeography.com |date=28 November 2007 |access-date=8 May 2012 |archive-date=12 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112032056/http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=20742 |url-status=dead }}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Digicel | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS 1800 MHz LTE | Digicel Group Ltd | |
align=right| 2 | TCC | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS UMTS | Tonga Government | |
align=right| 3 | Wantok | 900 MHz GSM, GPRS UMTS | Tonga Government |
Turkmenistan
{{As of|2012}}, Turkmenistan has 4.44 million subscribers in total or 88.8% penetration rate.
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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style="text-align:right;"|1 | TM CELL (Altyn Asyr) | GSM-900/1800 MHz (GPRS, EDGE) 2100 MHz UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+ LTE | 3{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/16762.html|title=Number of subscribers to national cellular communication operator "Altyn Asyr" exceeded 3 million|work=turkmenistan.ru|access-date=5 April 2013|archive-date=24 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324140644/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/16762.html|url-status=dead}} (October 2012) | TM CELL |
style="text-align:right;"|2 | AȘTU | CDMA ETS 450 D | 0.055 (August 2018)http://agts.tv/ru/about {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803100223/http://agts.tv/ru/about |date=3 August 2020 }} {{in lang|ru}} | Ashgabat City Telephone Network |
Tuvalu
{{As of|2008}}, Tuvalu has 2,000 subscribers in total.[https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tuvalu/ Tuvalu]. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency.
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align=right| 1 | TTC | 900 MHz GSM LTE | TTC |
Uzbekistan
{{As of|2011|3}}, the penetration rate in Uzbekistan was estimated at 81.205% over a population estimate of around 28.1 million.{{cite web |url=http://mnodirectory.com/Uzbekistan.htm |title=Uzbekistan Mobile Market (Q1 2008 – Q1 2011) |access-date=27 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425100221/http://mnodirectory.com/Uzbekistan.htm |archive-date=25 April 2012 }}
The country's telecom regulator is the Uzbekistan Communications and Information Agency's Board (CIAUz).
Vanuatu
{{As of|2022}}, Vanuatu has 327,000 subscribers in total.{{cite web |url=https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2022-vanuatu |title=Digital 2022: Vanuatu |publisher=Digital Reportal |date=16 February 2022 |access-date=10 August 2022}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Vodafone Vanuatu | GSM-900 MHz | Unknown | Vodafone Vanuatu |
align=right| 2 | Digicel | GSM-900 MHzGPRS,EDGE 900 MHz UMTS, HSPA 700 MHz LTE | 2.8 moilion (across Pacific){{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/7/14/australias-telstra-completes-digicel-pacific-buyout |title=Australia's Telstra completes Digicel Pacific buyout |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=14 July 2022 |access-date=10 August 2022}} | Digicel Group Ltd | |
align=right| 3 | AIL | GSM-900 MHz | Not Yet Available | ACES International |
align=right| 4 | WanTok | 2300 MHz TDD-LTE | Not Yet Available |
Vietnam
{{As of|2019}}, Vietnam had around 126 million mobile phone subscriptions.{{cite journal |title=Телекоммуникационный рынок Вьетнама: попытки «наверстать упущенное» |journal=Вьетнамские исследования |date=15 June 2021 |volume=5 |issue=2 |pages=45–67 |url=https://vietnamjournal.ru/2618-9453/article/view/87084/65266 |access-date=2025-03-20 |lang=ru |last1=Линь |first1=Данг Хоанг }} 2G coverage was shutdown nationally in October 2024 freeing the resources for 4G and 5G.{{cite web |url=https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-major-carriers-to-end-2g-only-services-after-october-16-2332070.html#:~:text=The%20Vietnam%20Telecommunications%20Authority%20(Ministry,technology%20by%20September%2015%2C%202024. |title=Vietnam's major carriers to end 2g-only services after October 16 |website=vietnamnet.vn |date=2024-10-15 |access-date=2025-01-25}}
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style="width:3%;"| Rank | style="width:15%;"| Operator | style="width:30%;"| Technology | style="width:20%;" | Subscribers (in millions, not precise) | style="width:32%;"| Ownership |
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align=right| 1 | Viettel | UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE 2500 MHz 5G NR | 66 (2019) | Ministry of Defence |
align=right| 2 | Vinaphone | UMTS, HSPA+ 1800 MHz LTE | 26 (2019) | Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group |
align=right| 3 | MobiFone | UMTS 1800 MHz LTE | 23 (2019) | Ministry of Public Security |
align=right| 4 | Vietnamobile | UMTS, HSPA+ | 6 (2019) | Ministry of Health |
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 The Caribbean
- List of mobile network operators of Europe
- List of mobile network operators of the Middle East and Africa
References
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mobile Network Operators Of The Asia Pacific Region, List Of}}
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Category:Telecommunications in Asia