Top five operators globally:
| Operator | Connections (millions)* | YoY Growth, connections |
|---|---|---|
| China Mobile | 683.08 | 11% |
| Vodafone Group | 386.88 | 5% |
| America Movil Group | 251.83 | 7% |
| Bharti Airtel | 250.04 | 13% |
| Telefonica Group | 243.51 | 7% |
(Source: Wirelessintelligence.com)
*Connections are aggregated as the sum of each group's subsidiaries where a minimum of 50 % plus one share economic interest is held.
At the end of the quarter ended June 2012, the company had over 250 million mobile subscribers across its operations, representing 13% Y-o-Y growth.
Bharti Airtel had become the fifth largest mobile operator in the world following its acquisition of Zain Group's mobile operations across 15 African nations in June 2010.
