Companies in Telecom
There are 50,311 companies in Telecom which include T-Mobile, Nokia, MTN, Netskope, AT&T. 5,975 companies in Telecom are funded, with 6,275 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 20 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Telecom (11,587), followed by United Kingdom
(4,765), and then India (3,186).
2026 has seen the creation of 210 Telecom companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 858 new companies launched every year. Most number of Telecom startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tel Aviv University.
Here is a List of top companies in Telecom

1. T-Mobile
Provider of mobile telecommunication services. It provides mobile network communications, internet connections, and internet plans. It also has a platform to sell mobile phones and other accessories.
Key facts about T-Mobile
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Bellevue (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Morgenthaler, Spectrum Business Ventures and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 27, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 790 Competitors
2. Nokia
Provider of networking and communication infrastructure solutions across various industries. The company delivers advanced connectivity through AI-powered network solutions, emphasizing high performance and security. Expertise supports the design, deployment, and operation of mobile, fixed, and transport networks. It offers solutions for autonomous networks, broadband access, core networks, and data center networks.
Key facts about Nokia

3. MTN
MTN Group (earlier known as M-cell) offers an integrated suite of services including traditional and mobile voice and data, digital and mobile financial services to both residential customers and enterprises. It has operations in Africa, Europe, and Asia. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $12.64B and a net profit of $1.18B.
Key facts about MTN
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Fairland (South Africa)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $7.05M
- Investors: Musa Capital, Cauris Management and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 06, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 340 Competitors
4. Netskope
Cloud security platform for enterprises. It is a security platform that provides cloud, data, and network security solutions. The platform assists organizations to provide visibility into activities over cloud, web, and private applications. The solutions includes data loss prevention, remote browser isolation, an cloud firewall, and many more.
Key facts about Netskope
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.44B
- Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Iconiq Capital and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Jan 05, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 833 Competitors
5. AT&T
Provider of wireless and internet services. The company offers wireless and internet services. It provides options for new and existing customers to get the latest smartphones with eligible trade-ins. The company also provides deals for new phone lines with eligible wireless plans.
Key facts about AT&T
- Founded Year: 1876
- Location: Dallas (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Terra Firma, J.L. Bainbridge & Company and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Feb 13, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 3,554 Competitors
