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The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Vodacom among telecom companies — ranked by similarity to what Vodacom actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Vodacom
Vodacom Group Limited is a South African mobile communications company, providing voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 130 million customers across Africa.
Top 12 Vodacom competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Vodacom by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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MTN Group is Africa's largest telecommunications operator and ranks second globally. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, it is a next-generation services company connecting Africa.
Telecommunications
Vumatel is a South African telecommunications company that provides high-speed fibre-to-the-home and business internet connectivity.
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Vodafone Group Public Limited Company is a prominent telecommunications company operating extensively across Europe and other international markets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of telecommunication services to consumers, including mobile connectivity for calls, texts, and data, alongside fixed-line options such as broadband internet, television packages, and traditional voice services. The company also offers integrated 'convergence' bundles, notably under its GigaKombi and Vodafone One brands. Beyond these core offerings, Vodafone's portfolio encompasses various value-added services. These include Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which span logistics and fleet management, smart metering, insurance, cloud, and security services, as well as specialized applications for the automotive and health sectors. Furthermore, Vodafone is the operator of M-Pesa, a leading African digital payment platform that facilitates money transfers, financial transactions, and payment services for businesses and merchants. It also extends services to other network operators through various partner market agreements. Vodafone Group Public Limited Company maintains a strategic alliance with Open Fiber. As of March 31, 2022, the company served a vast customer base, comprising approximately 323 million mobile subscribers, 28 million fixed broadband users, and 22 million television customers. Established in 1984, the company's headquarters are located in Newbury, United Kingdom.
Telecommunications
Cell C is a South African telecommunications company providing mobile services, prepaid data, contracts, and home internet solutions.
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Safaricom PLC is a listed Kenyan mobile network operator and the largest telecommunications provider in the country, headquartered at Safaricom House in Nairobi. The company provides premier mobile voice, data, and M-PESA financial services.
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Telkom is South Africa's leading technology and information services provider, headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. The company operates in the telecommunications industry, offering high-quality and fast services.
Telecommunications and Technology
Liquid Intelligent Technologies provides fiber connectivity, data centers, cloud services, and cyber security solutions across Africa.
Telecommunications
Vodafone Ireland Ltd provides mobile, fixed-fibre broadband, and television services to residential and business customers in Ireland. The company offers a range of telecommunications products, including mobile phones, SIM-only plans, smartwatches, and home internet packages.
Telecommunications
Smartcall is a South African telecommunications distributor providing Vodacom starter packs, bulk airtime, RICA services, and prepaid vending solutions.
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Globacom, commonly known as Glo, is a company that provides data offers and services, with customers able to visit Gloworld offices. It accounts for approximately 12% to 12.5% of its market share. The company operates in Africa.
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