Who do you think are the Top 10 Mobile Phone Networks in the World?

These numbers are the latest and represent the first quarter of 2010. When we think of wireless providers we tend to see North America as the primary market. But in fact the largest market by far is in Asia, followed by Europe and Latin America. Although India has great potential in terms of growth it significantly lags behind China in mobile customers.

Rank	Carrier	# of Subscribers	Primary Areas Served	Brands
1.	China Mobile Ltd.	538,900,000	China, Hong Kong	China Mobile
2.	Vodafone Group Plc	341,100,000	Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, U.S.	Vodafone, Vodacom, Verizon Wireless
3.	Telefonica	206,700,000	Spain, Latin America, Europe	Telefonica, Movistar, O2
4.	America Movil	206,400,000	Mexico, Central & Latin America, U.S.	Telcel, Claro, Comcel, Tracfone
5.	Telenor Group	179,000,000	Scandinavia & Europe	Telenor, Pannon, Kyivstar
6.	China Unicom	147,600,000	China	China Unicom
7.	Deutsche Telekom	150,200,000	Germany, Europe, U.S.	T-Mobile
8.	TeliaSonera	149,900,000	Sweden, Europe	TeliaSonera
9.	Bharti Airtel	127,600,000	India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh	Airtel
10.	France Telecom	123,700,000	France, Europe	Orange

When planning marketing strategies, even small companies have to pay attention to where market opportunities lie. Often they aren't in your own backyard as is the example shown here. Asia represents fertile ground for anyone in the mobile communications space.