Top 10 Telecom Companies of the World 2018
These companies are known for their best mobile network capabilities and services which makes the biggest in the telecom business. The highly growing telecommunications industry, consists of all Internet service providers and telecommunications/telephone companies. Top 10 Telecom Companies of the World
The list of Top telecom companies include AT&T, China Mobile, Vodafone, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom followed by Orange, Telefonica, America Móvil, China Telecom etc. All these companies compete in terms of network connectivity and customer satisfaction and high speed internet (4G, 5G). Here is a list of the top 10 telecom companies in world 2018.
Top Telecom Companies 2018
10. Orange
Orange S.A. is a French multinational telecommunications corporation formerly known as France Telecom S.A.
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Company operates in 28 countries and operates as orange business services in 220 countries. Company has set a target of 95% 4G coverage in Europe by 2018.
Revenue (in Million $): 50548.08
Net Income (in Million $): 2635.89
9. Telefonica
Telefonica telecom, a Spanish telecom organization was founded in 1947 by Mariano Ospina Perez and headquartered in Bogota D.C.
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It is the largest telecom company in Colombia owned by Telefonica and Colombian government. It extends its services to 346 million clients across 21 countries and has the employee base of 127000 professionals.
Revenue (in Million $): 52010
Net Income (in Million $): 3520
8. Xfinity
The American telecommunications conglomerate Comcast Corporation is one of the top telecom companies.
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The company is branded as Xfinity markets wireless service, Internet, telephone and consumer cable television provided by the company. Xfinity brand was introduced in 2010.
Revenue (in Million $): 52520
Net Income (in Million $): 21170
7. America Movil
Found in 2000, the fourth largest mobile network operator in terms of equity subscribers América Móvil, is now one among the biggest firms in the world.
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Headquartered in Mexican City, Mexico this Mexican telecommunications corporation is a Forbes Global 2000 company.
Revenue (in Million $): 56000
Net Income (in Million $): 1610
6. China Telecom
Headquartered in Beijing, the Chinese state owned Telecommunications Company China Telecom was founded on 17th May 2000.
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- The company is a constituent of Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, the index for H share of state-controlled listed companies, which is traded in the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 15 November 2002.
Revenue (in Million $): 58917.76
5. Vodafone
Vodafone, which predominantly operates services in various countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, is a British multinational telecommunications company founded in year 1991.
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Headquartered at London, this 26-year-old company owns networks in 26 countries and has partner networks in over 50 additional countries. Today company has 500 million customers.
Revenue (in Million $): 66930
4. Deutsche Telekom
Headquartered at Bonn, Germany, Deutsche Telekom is a 22year old Denmark – originated German telecommunication company.
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The company is driven with 14.5% of its stake with the German government and 17.4% with government bank KfW.
Revenue (in Million $): 92184.810
Net Income (in Million $): 6827.73
3. China Mobile
China Mobile Communications Corporation, also known as China Mobile, is the world’s largest mobile phone operator as of August 2017 with over 873 million subscribers.
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China mobile is a Chinese state owned telecommunication corporation, which also operates China Mobile Hong Kong, a subsidiary mobile network in Hong Kong.
Revenue (in Million $): 117635.36
Net Income (in Million $): 42812.30
2. Verizon
Based at 1095 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, yet fused in Delaware, Verizon is an American multinational telecommunication conglomerate.
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The company is dead-set on a digital & mobile future and has been investing in next-generation 5G wireless technologies as well as the multitrillion-dollar Internet of things opportunities it enables.
Revenue (in Million $): 126034
Net Income (in Million $): 30101
1. AT&T
Headquartered at Whiteacre tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas, AT&T is the worlds leading telecom brand.
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American Telephone &Telegraph Company, is world leader in telecommunications, technology, and media and communications.
Revenue (in Million $): 2160546
Net Profit (in Million $): 29450
Ranking Methodology
Step 1: Top 20 telecom companies were shortlisted based on their revenues
Step 2: 3 parameters Revenues & Profits were checked
Step 3: Based on the rank of their revenues, ranking was done.
