International Mobile Wireless Telecom Service Providers

Advancement in information and communications technology has transformed the world telecom sector into a booming industry. Mobile wireless has become an instant hit because of the fact that it simplifies and revolutionises communication. The reach of mobile wireless is increasing by leaps and bounds. The success of wireless communications lies in the capability to offer instant connectivity anytime, anywhere and the ability to provide high-speed data services to the user. The mobile technology has come a long way and is ever evolving. It has truly made the world a global village.

Here are some of the best International Mobile Wireless Telecom Service Providers:

Vodafone

Vodafone is a British multinational mobile network operator offering telecommunication services in 31 countries. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunication network company, based on revenue. Based on subscribers, it is the world's second largest mobile phone operator behind China Mobile. The name Vodafone comes from voice data fone, chosen by the company to reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones.

China Mobile

China Mobile provides mobile voice and multimedia services through its nationwide mobile telecommunications network, the largest of its kind in the world. It is also the most valuable mobile telecommunications company in the world and a state-owned enterprise. It is listed on both the NYSE and the Hong Kong stock exchange. Moreover, it is the world's largest mobile phone operator, with over 508 million customers, the largest Chinese company listed overseas and the largest telecom in Asia.

Orange

Orange is the brand used by France Telecom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. It is the fifth largest telecom operator in the world, with over 189 million customers as of 2009. The brand was created in 1994 for Hutchison Telecom's UK mobile phone network, which was acquired by France Telecom in August 2000. Orange is now the unique commercial facade of almost all France Telecom services.

Telenor

Telenor is a telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu. Today, Telenor Group is mostly an international wireless carrier with operations in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia, working predominantly under the Telenor brand. It is currently ranked as the sixth largest mobile phone operator in the world, with more than 172 million subscribers. In addition, it has extensive broadband and TV distribution operations in four Nordic Countries.

Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel is an Indian company offering telecommunication services in 18 countries. Bharti Airtel was ranked as the best performance company in the whole world by the Business Week magazine in 2007. It is the largest cellular service provider in India. Moreover, Bharti Airtel is the world's third largest, single-country mobile operator and fifth largest telecom operator in the world in terms of subscriber base. Its operations are based upon GSM technology and it has also forayed into broadband and fixed line telephone services.

So many introduced the concept of local connectivity in India, by offering country-specific international SIM cards. We ensure that you stay in touch without paying huge mobile bills. Moreover, since the cellular phone/data connections are local to the country you are travelling to, you enjoy better coverage and connectivity.