List of mobile network operators in Rwanda

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This is a list of mobile network operators in Rwanda:

Contents

  1. MTN Rwandacell Plc [1]
  2. Airtel Rwanda [2]

Market share

As of 31 December 2020, the market share among Rwandan mobile telephone operators was as depicted in the table below. [3]

Market Share Among Mobile Network Operators In Rwanda
RankName of OperatorMillions of CustomersMarket Share (%)
1MTN Rwanda
6,557,073
61.8
2Airtel Rwanda
4,057,335
38.2
Total
10,614,408
100.00

Note:Totals are slightly off due to rounding.

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References

  1. Paula Gilbert (5 April 2021). "MTN becomes first operator to list in Rwanda". Connecting Africa. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. Graham Holliday (14 September 2011). "Bharti Airtel Rwanda entry seen spurring price war". Reuters.com . Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. RURA (2021). "Statistics Report For Telecom, Media And Broadcasting Sector As of The Fourth Quarter of The Year 2020" (PDF). Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). Kigali, Rwanda. Retrieved 1 October 2021.