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Telecom Egypt has witnessed great developments; it started in 1854 with the first telegraph line in Egypt and today it is the largest communication network in Egypt and the Middle East. Telecom Egypt truly sits at the heart of the Egyptian telecommunications market and is the largest provider of fixed line services in the Middle East and Africa with 7.2 million subscribers, as at the end of March 2013.

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A. is a prominent player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector in Italy, specializing in the construction and operation of towers for wireless networks. Established in 2015 from the spinoff of Telecom Italia's tower assets, the company manages approximately 11,000 sites and offers a range of integrated hosting services, including infrastructure for antennae, cabling, and power supply systems. In addition to traditional tower hosting, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane develops Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to enhance indoor and outdoor wireless coverage in high-traffic areas such as hospitals, airports, and stadiums. The company's extensive infrastructure supports various network operators, broadcasting service providers, and public institutions, contributing significantly to the country's wireless telecommunications landscape. With a strategic focus on expanding its site portfolio to accommodate emerging technologies like 5G, Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane is positioned as a key contributor to the evolution of wireless communication in Italy.

As a full-service electronic communications operator on the french market (mobile, fixed, TV, Internet and cloud computing), Bouygues Telecom stands out for its innovative products and services and award-winning customer relations serving its 11.1 million mobile and 2.1 million fixed broadband customers, which include more than 1.5 million professional and corporate clients and 1.9 million B&YOU clients. After inventing the mobile talk-plan concept in France in 1996, Bouygues Telecom has always been a pioneer in innovation: it introduced the first unlimited call plans with Millennium (1999) and Neo (2006); in 2007, it launched the first fixed-mobile convergence offer for corporate customers; in 2009, it invented the “all-in-one” solution with ideo, the first quadruple play offer in the market; and, as early as July 2011, it invented mobile telephony 2.0 with B&YOU, the first SIM-only Web-Only offer. In June 2012, Bouygues Telecom launched Bbox Sensation, its new range of routers packed with the most innovative technologies on the market that will transform the digital home experience and in November 2013, the Box Internet by B&YOU, a double-play which democratizes the access to Internet. In January 2014, Bouygues Telecom and SFR conclude a strategic agreement to share a part of their mobile access networks: it will enable both operators to provide their respective customers better coverage, better quality of service, and to generate significant savings. Its mobile network covers 99% of the French population with 2G, 96% with 3G+ and 60% with H+. Bouygues Telecom is also deploying a nationwide 4G network covering already 70% of the French population, bringing access to 4G to 43 million people in France. Each day, the company’s 9, 049 employees develop solutions aligned with changing customer needs. 2,000 customer relations advisers, a distribution network driven by their 2,500 sales advisers - and its websites combine to ensure optimum customer service on a daily basis. www.bouyguestelecom.fr

Iliad SA is a telecommunications company based in France that offers a range of internet access and telecommunication services through its subsidiaries. The company operates primarily in two segments: Broadband and Traditional Telephony. The Broadband segment includes internet service provider operations, hosting services, call center activities, and the deployment of fiber-to-the-home networks. The Traditional Telephony segment encompasses switched fixed-line telephony, resale of airtime to other operators, and directory services. Additionally, Iliad is involved in mobile telephony, cloud infrastructure, and managed services, expanding its reach across European regions. As of early 2009, Iliad had over 4 million ADSL subscribers, highlighting its significant presence in the broadband market.

Telefónica Deutschland offers mobile and fixed services for private and business customers, as well as innovative digital products and services in the fields of Internet of Things and data analytics. With a total of 49.6 million1) customer lines, the company is one of the leading integrated telecommunications providers. In the mobile segment alone, Telefónica Deutschland is responsible for more than 45 million1) lines. Telefónica Deutschland will become the "Mobile Customer & Digital Champion" – with this aspiration, the company intends to become the preferred customer partner in the German mobile service market by 2022. This is linked to a clear mandate that Telefónica Deutschland will make its customers’ lives easier and better and allows them mobile freedom in the digital world. In concrete terms, this means a consistently positive experience with the brand, products, customer service and network. The company already has an excellent foundation to reach this goal. No network operator in Germany connects more people with mobile services. Following the integration of E-Plus, the company is digitalising its business model while consistently focusing on customer benefit.

Orange is a digital operator headquartered in Paris, France, providing mobile and internet services across Europe and Africa, as well as corporate telecommunication services worldwide. The company operates under the brand name Orange Business Services (OBS), which offers a comprehensive range of voice, data, IT, and integrated services to large corporations, local authorities, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, OBS supports multinational firms in executing their communication projects. Orange also engages with startups through Orange Fabs, an international network that provides resources and expertise to foster innovation in the digital space. The company has a venture capital arm, Orange Ventures, which manages significant assets and focuses on investing in technology and digital sectors to support emerging global tech champions and sustainable business models. Founded in 1991, Orange operates in 30 countries and continues to expand its services and investment initiatives.

Cubic Telecom is a global connectivity platform company offering solutions for leading Internet of things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), and device manufacturing companies across the globe. As a proud member of the GSMA, we provide connectivity in over 100 countries, boasting the most robust network, device and retail partnerships worldwide. With our flexible over-the-air (OTA) device management, we are experts in enabling global scalability with local connectivity anytime, anywhere. Our partners and customers include some of the world’s leading Fortune 100 tablet and notebook manufacturers, retailers, and M2M and automotive companies. Our clients believe in our work. They include Audi, Lenovo, HP, Rakuten, and Woolworths.

Telkom Kenya was established as a telecommunications operator under the Companies Act in April 1999. We provide integrated communications solutions in Kenya with the widest range of voice and data services as well as network facilities for residential and business customers. We are proud to play a prominent role in the information and communications technology sector, serving millions of Kenyans across the country. The company, as at June 2011, has a customer base of approximately 2,800,000 customers on GSM, fixed and CDMA wireless platforms with a country-wide presence.

Hyperoptic Ltd. is a UK-based provider of fiber-to-the-building broadband services, catering to residential and business customers. Established in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company specializes in delivering true superfast broadband by utilizing fiber optic technology directly to premises, unlike many competitors that rely on outdated copper infrastructure. This approach ensures faster, more reliable internet speeds and performance. Hyperoptic's offerings include installation, billing, telephony, technical support, and various business services such as leased lines and business broadband. With the UK lagging in the availability of true hyperfast broadband compared to countries like Japan and the US, Hyperoptic is positioned to play a significant role in enhancing broadband access through its aggressive expansion and development plans.