Africa MNO (Mobile Network Operators) Directory 2026-2027
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Africa MNO (Mobile Network Operators) Directory 2026-2027, latest edition helps telecom service providers conduct business with mobile operators throughout the globe. Carved out as a niche product that specifically helps service providers to mobile operators obtain new insights and grow their businesses.
Offering a new design and almost 3 times the number of management contacts (as compared to the older edition). The latest Africa MNO Directory features 190+ operators from 54 countries in the region. The product is known among industry stalwarts as the most trusted resource for gaining backdoor access to decision-makers holding influential positions within the mobile operator businesses. Over the past 20 years, these directories have paved way for telecom vendor businesses to connect with mobile operators/ service providers and enabled thousands of business connections and collaborations to flourish.
Africa MNO Directory offers the following information:
Worldwide Mobile Network Operator (MNO) industry snapshot — Key insights, market size, top developments, key players, analyst advice, and forecasts for period 2026-2030.
Operator Details - Registered Name, Brand, Region, Network portfolio (2G, 3G, LTE, 4G, 5G, LTE-Advanced, etc.)
Business Details - No. of Subscribers, Market Share (%), Ownership, Group Information, Network Penetration, Technologies offered, Contact Details, Key Executives
Online presence - website/URL
CXO/Management/Decision-Makers/Influencer contacts
Formats Available - PDF & Excel
What’s special about the 2026-2027 edition:
Whole Africa covered: 181+ Operators from over 54 countries.
100% Anti-Spam US Law, European GDPR, African Laws compliant
1269+ CXO/Management/Decision-making contacts: Up to 300% more contacts than previous edition
Available in PDF & Excel: New user friendly PDF & campaign friendly XLS design
First time with detailed Executive Summary & Questions Answered: Giving clear and precise understanding of the African telecom market to corporates.
WHO SHOULD READ IT?
Anyone looking to do business with MNOs or MVNOs e.g. Network Enablers, Hubbing Partners, Interconnection usage providers, Roaming partners, Handset manufacturers, Infra service providers, Chipset Providers, Core Solutions, Digitalisation Experts, Consultants, 4G/5G specialists, Other telecom service providers, VAS enablers, reconciliation service providers, MVNOs, AI companies, event & networking companies, and more.
EDITOR NOTE:
In publication for over 20 years, directories by Researchica have earned a badge of trust via consistency and quality of service. Serving a vide range of customers from service providers to mobile operators, networking/ event companies to academic institutions or libraries, Directories today symbolise a mandatory resource to begin-with for those entering anew or already plying in this vast industry. Thanks to the directories, teams can today get the grasp of the worldwide mobile industry and build & execute their business plans, all from the confines of their rooms. To back up your efforts further, Directories also feature a global, multi-page, detailed mobile industry snapshot to help decision-makers understand the prevalent/ emerging trends and technologies, with forecasts and expert advice for the next 4-5 years.
Offering a new design and almost 3 times the number of management contacts (as compared to the older edition). The latest Africa MNO Directory features 190+ operators from 54 countries in the region. The product is known among industry stalwarts as the most trusted resource for gaining backdoor access to decision-makers holding influential positions within the mobile operator businesses. Over the past 20 years, these directories have paved way for telecom vendor businesses to connect with mobile operators/ service providers and enabled thousands of business connections and collaborations to flourish.
Africa MNO Directory offers the following information:
Worldwide Mobile Network Operator (MNO) industry snapshot — Key insights, market size, top developments, key players, analyst advice, and forecasts for period 2026-2030.
Operator Details - Registered Name, Brand, Region, Network portfolio (2G, 3G, LTE, 4G, 5G, LTE-Advanced, etc.)
Business Details - No. of Subscribers, Market Share (%), Ownership, Group Information, Network Penetration, Technologies offered, Contact Details, Key Executives
Online presence - website/URL
CXO/Management/Decision-Makers/Influencer contacts
Formats Available - PDF & Excel
What’s special about the 2026-2027 edition:
Whole Africa covered: 181+ Operators from over 54 countries.
100% Anti-Spam US Law, European GDPR, African Laws compliant
1269+ CXO/Management/Decision-making contacts: Up to 300% more contacts than previous edition
Available in PDF & Excel: New user friendly PDF & campaign friendly XLS design
First time with detailed Executive Summary & Questions Answered: Giving clear and precise understanding of the African telecom market to corporates.
WHO SHOULD READ IT?
Anyone looking to do business with MNOs or MVNOs e.g. Network Enablers, Hubbing Partners, Interconnection usage providers, Roaming partners, Handset manufacturers, Infra service providers, Chipset Providers, Core Solutions, Digitalisation Experts, Consultants, 4G/5G specialists, Other telecom service providers, VAS enablers, reconciliation service providers, MVNOs, AI companies, event & networking companies, and more.
EDITOR NOTE:
In publication for over 20 years, directories by Researchica have earned a badge of trust via consistency and quality of service. Serving a vide range of customers from service providers to mobile operators, networking/ event companies to academic institutions or libraries, Directories today symbolise a mandatory resource to begin-with for those entering anew or already plying in this vast industry. Thanks to the directories, teams can today get the grasp of the worldwide mobile industry and build & execute their business plans, all from the confines of their rooms. To back up your efforts further, Directories also feature a global, multi-page, detailed mobile industry snapshot to help decision-makers understand the prevalent/ emerging trends and technologies, with forecasts and expert advice for the next 4-5 years.
Table of Contents
200 Pages
- 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2. QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE REPORT
- 3. AFRICA MNO DIRECTORY 2026-2027
- A1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [30+ pages]
- Global demand for mobile connectivity remains robust. By December 2025, 5.8 billion people subscribed to mobile services, with 4.7 billion using mobile internet. Mobile technologies and services now contribute about… [more inside the report]
- A2. QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE REPORT
- Q1. What are the emerging trends and where is NEW GROWTH coming from?
- A1. The core thesis from our earlier report still holds – operators must build offerings through the digital lifestyle, not just around voice and data. But in 2026 the growth vectors are clearer and more granular… [more inside the report]
- Q2. Who are the “top” operators – and what matters more than size?
- A2. If we rank by total revenue, the largest telecom operators are still China Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Deutsche Telekom, followed by NTT, China Telecom, SoftBank, and China Unicom, among others. In subscriber terms, groups like Reliance Jio, China Mobile, China Telecom and Bharti Airtel… [more inside the report]
- Q3. What’s the status of 2G/3G/4G/5G – and operators’ priorities?
- A3. The global sunset is ongoing and accelerating, with 2025 being a peak year for planned activity, aiming for near-complete 3G extinction in major markets, as the world moves to faster, more capable networks.. Global 2G/ 3G shutdowns are accelerating to free up spectrum for faster 4G/ 5G, with many operators completing phase-outs by 2026-2028, led by… [more inside the report]
- Q4. Where are operators spending the most? What is slowing them down?
- A4: Capex focus areas
- RAN modernisation and densification (4G/ 5G and soon 5G-Advanced), especially in mid-band for capacity and user experience.
- 5G SA core and cloud-native transformation (containerised cores, CI/ CD, observability and security tooling).
- Transport and edge infrastructure (IP/ optical upgrades, data … [more inside the report]
- Q5. What is keeping operators excited in 2026?
- A5. Operators are no longer “excited” about 4G capex itself; they are excited about what modernised networks enable:
- Enterprise 5G and private networks that deliver new revenue and deep partnerships in manufacturing, logistics, utilities and cities.
- Network APIs and Open Gateway, which offer a scalable, software-like revenue model if operators can onboard developers at scale.
- AI… [more inside the report]
- Q6. Pandemic impact – who aced it, and what remains relevant now?
- A6. The immediate COVID-19 impact (roaming collapse, delayed device upgrades) has mostly normalised, but the structural winners share common traits:
- Skills and ecosystem gaps: Shortage of AI, cloud, cybersecurity and software product skills; ecosystem maturity varies by region… [more inside the report]
- Q7. Researchica’s take on where is the industry heading in the next 2–3–5 years?
- A7. Our four-pillar framework (Service Focus, Technology Focus, Approach, Contingency) is still valid; here’s how it evolves for 2026–2030:
- 1. Service Focus – from telco to techco & platform operator
- Offer NaaS, APIs, B2B solutions, FinTech and digital lifestyle bundles.
- Build… [more since the report]
- COUNTRIES COVERED IN THE AFRICA MNO DIRECTORY:
- Africa
- Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, D.R.Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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