Friday, January 8, 2016
Telenor Group Customers Cross 200 Million Mark Worldwide
Telenor Group today announced that it has surpassed the 200 million mobile subscriber mark across 13 markets, out of which one in seven customers is from Pakistan. This represents a significant milestone in Telenor Group’s history across Asia, Europe and the Nordics, said a statement issued by the group.

Telenor Pakistan contributes 16.9% and 6.2% in overall subscriber base and revenues of Telenor Group respectively
As the world evolves to view connectivity as a basic necessity, Telenor Group will continue its work in enabling connectivity for all. At the same time, Telenor is exploring new ways to sustain growth, capture customers’ attention and create value for them.
Telenor Group is present in 13 markets across Asia and Europe. The company entered Hungary 21 years ago and established its first Asian operation in 1996. Telenor has since emerged as a leading global mobile operator.
As of the third quarter 2015, Telenor Group’s six Asian operations generated more than 50 percent of the group’s total revenues and Norway and the rest of Europe about 20 percent each. Telenor Group has added more than 170 million subscribers in the past decade.

Operations in Pakistan
With over 33 million customers and a network that covers 75% of Pakistan’s population, Telenor Pakistan is the second largest telecom operator in the country.
Telenor Pakistan is wholly owned by Telenor Group, contributes 16.9% and 6.2% (as per Q3, 2015) in overall subscriber base and revenues respectively, and has a strong track record of providing industry-leading mobile services and innovations for all in the country. Today, the mobile operator ranks among the largest and fastest growing 3G networks in Pakistan with over 5.7 million 3G subscribers.
Michael Foley, CEO, Telenor Pakistan commenting on the achievement of this significant milestone said,
“Telenor Group has demonstrated a strong commitment to Pakistan and in the development of Pakistani telecommunications industry for the good of the Pakistani people.