5 Biggest Telecom Companies in the World

Below you can find the list of 5 Biggest Telecom Companies in the World. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please see the 11 Biggest Telecom Companies in the World. 

5. China Mobile (China)

Revenue – 111138000 in thousands, USD

In terms of market capitalization, China Mobile is the largest telecom company today. The network has a deep reach within China, even to the rural areas, and now is looking towards a global market.

4. Comcast (USA)

Revenue – 105549000 in thousands, USD

USA’s Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) ventures in the broadcast, cable, the internet as well as telephone services and is the third largest telecom provider in the country. The total asset of the company summed up to a whopping $263.4 billion.

3. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (Japan)

Revenue – 112498000 in thousands, USD

Headquartered in Tokyo, The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) is one of the largest telecom players in the country. The company is dedicated to providing stable telecommunication services throughout Japan and undertakes research activities as well.

2. Verizon (USA)

Revenue – 128375000 in thousands, USD

Verizon is the largest provider of wireless service in US. The company provides services which include wire line, wireless, internet and television to consumers and businesses. The company recently tied up with Disney (NYSE:DIS)  to provide its streaming services on its network.

1. AT&T (USA)

Revenue – 172890000 in thousands, USD

The American multinational, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the largest provider of landline and the second largest provider of mobile services. AT&T (NYSE:T) also deals in broadband and subscription television services. With an impressive net worth of $247.9 billion, it is clearly the leading player among the biggest telecom companies in the world. 

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