The mobile telephony market in Mexico is dominated by three companies: América Móvil, Telefónica and AT&T.
What share have these companies achieved in this market? The data for the most recent full years correspond to 2023.
Market shares are as follows, according to data from the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT):
- América Móvil: 57.31 percent.
- Telefónica: 15.56 percent.
- AT&T: 15.09 percent.
The IFT prepared this ranking taking into account the number of mobile telephone service lines.
Mobile telephony market in Mexico
América Móvil was formed in 2000 as a result of the spin-off of the mobile operations of Teléfonos de México (Telmex), a fixed-line operator that had been privatized in 1990 in Mexico and other countries.
Since then, the company has grown organically and has made significant acquisitions throughout Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Europe.
In turn, Telefónica is a telecommunications service provider with a presence in some European and Latin American markets.
From the Spanish company’s perspective, the telecommunications industry is highly competitive, where consumers often have multiple choices among fixed-line and mobile operators to select their services.
In Europe, major competitors include prominent companies such as Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and British Telecom. In Latin America, América Móvil leads as the strongest regional competitor, along with smaller players operating in several countries, such as Entel, Millicom and WOM, as well as exclusive local operators.
The market is being transformed by new entrants, such as handset manufacturers, mobile virtual network operators, Internet companies and software providers, who are offering integrated communications services and expanding the options available to consumers.
Competitors
Finally, AT&T is one of the world’s leading telecommunications and technology service providers. Its Communications segment offers wireless and wireline broadband services to consumers in the United States and to businesses globally.
The company also provides wireless services and equipment within the United States, along with advanced solutions such as Ethernet-based fiber optics, IP voice, and managed professional services. In addition, it includes traditional voice and data services, as well as related equipment for business customers, among others.