1. MTN South Africa

MTN is without a doubt the biggest mobile operator in Africa, based on turnover and the number of subscribers. In a recent revenue presentation, the company revealed that they have over 176-million subscribers across 16 countries in Africa and six countries in the Middle East. MTN’s revenue for the first quarter of 2012 was up by 17.5% to R66.4-billion, and the company made R38-billion in the South African and Nigerian markets alone. MTN South Africa currently has 23.5-million subscribers.

Revenue for 2011: $9.4-billion

2. Vodacom Group (South Africa)

Vodacom, whose parent company is UK-based Vodafone, is the second largest company trading in Africa, with a 2010 revenue of over R9-billion. On a continent-wide scale across all the industries, Vodacom ranks 9th in terms of revenue, with Vodacom South Africa coming in 14th place. In a recent report, Vodacom South Africa had a 2010 revenue of over R6-billion, and its subscribers have been on the increase thanks to highly competitive pricing structures and promotions. Vodacom South Africa currently enjoys 58% of the South African mobile market, with around 23-million subscribers.

Revenue for 2011: $7.7-billion

3. Telkom (South Africa)

Telkom is South Africa’s largest fixed-line and wireless service provider, and operates in more than 38 countries throughout the African continent. The South African government has a 39% stake in the company, founded in 1991. At the end of 2011, the group’s operating revenue decreased by 3.2% to R16-billion, with R15-billion coming from their fixed-line offerings.

Revenue for 2011: $4.7-billion

4. Orascom Telecom (Egypt)

Orascom Telecom Holding, which is the parent company of Orascom Telecom, is one of the largest operating GSM networks in the Middle East, Africa, Canada and Asia. The company is also 51% owned by Russia’s Vimpelcom, and is the 6th largest mobile telecom provider in the world. Revenue for the company at the end of 2009 was $5.065 billion, but that took a dip in the following two years. In the late 90’s the company saw a surge in subscribers, climbing from just over 200 000 in 1998 to over 101 million subscribers after Wind Telecom bought a sizeable stake in the operation.

Revenue for 2011: $3.6-billion

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I never knew MTN beats them all. Whaooo...

eworker: I never knew MTN beats them all. Whaooo...

MTN remains Africa's biggest Telcom company. glo, aitel not in africas top Ten

How come south africa with 40million people they still have massive Telecom companies