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UK Mobile Network Operator Subscriber Data 2007-2011
In addition there are a number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), the MVNO Directory 2011 claims there are some 45 organisations active in the sector. These range from conventional MVNOs through to resellers, and include well-known names such as Virgin Mobile and Tesco.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comTelefonica's O2 in 1Q 2010 had the largest UK mobile market share with 27% of the market.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comWith the merger of Orange and T-Mobile, Everywhere Everywhere immediately took top spot in the UK mobile market with some 41% of the market.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comTelefonica's O2 took the lead in 2Q 2008 and has held onto it subsequently: only being knocked into second place with the merger of Orange and T-Mobile.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comTelefonica and 3 - the latter from a small base - are the only two mobile operators to have increased thewir market share in the period 4Q 2008 - 1Q 2010.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comWant to know more about the UK mobile market? United Kingdom Telecommunications Report Q1 2011 provides an at-a-glance outlook of the structure, size and value of the industry, including an overview of key players and a snapshot of regional penetration rates for fixed-line, mobile and internet markets.
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comVodafone UK
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comVodafone UK subscriber numbers and quarterly change reflect a highly competitive market with multiple operators competing for share and revenues..
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T-Mobile UK
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comT-Mobile UK subscriber numbers show a steady decline from 3Q 2007 through to 3Q 2008, before a brief rally in 4Q 2009 before T-Mobile's UK operation was merged with Orange UK. The figures include MVNO Virgin Mobile, which also saw a fall in net numbers from 4.6 million in 1Q 2009 to 4.3 million in 4Q 2009 and 4.2 million in 1Q 2010.
Orange UK
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comOrange UK has enjoyed a steady - if gradual - increase in numbers over the last three years, with an marked increase coinciding with the Christmas gift period, followed by a fall in the subsequent two quarters.
Telfonica UK
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Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.comTelefonica UK has enjoyed a steady - and consistent - increase in numbers over the last four years, without any pronounced seasonal swings.
Hutchison 3 UK
Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.com
The data is based on 3's combined figures for UK and Ireland, with Ireland stripped out.
Everything-Everywhere and UK operator Mobile Subscribers 1Q 2007 - 2Q 2011
Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011
The merger of T-Mobile and Orange created the largest UK operator by subscriber numbers. An examination of the data published by the operators before and after the merger shows the T-Mobile and Orange combined figures tracking higher than the totals published by Everything-Everywhere, so these two tables show 'modelled' data for the original T-Mobile and Orange separate operations.
Everything-Everywhere and UK operator % Quarterly Change 2Q 2007 - 2Q 2011
Source: The Worldwide Directory of Mobile Network Operators 2011 Copyright: TelecomsMarketResearch.com
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