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Deutsche Glasfaser Holding GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Borken, Germany, specializes in the planning, construction, and operation of fiber optic networks aimed at rural and suburban areas. As a pioneering provider in the industry, the company focuses on delivering fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to private households, businesses, and public institutions. By collaborating closely with municipalities, Deutsche Glasfaser aims to facilitate nationwide broadband expansion, contributing significantly to Germany's digital progress. The company is recognized for its innovative and cost-efficient approaches to fiber optic deployment, positioning itself as a technology leader in the market. With substantial backing from experienced investors, Deutsche Glasfaser has emerged as one of the strongest providers in Germany's telecommunications landscape.

Founded by Jan Stenbeck in 1993, Tele2 is a leading telecommunications company with over 15 million customers across 10 countries. It offers a range of services including mobile communications, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, cable TV, and content services.

Telecom Italia provides technological infrastructures and platforms for voice and data, delivering advanced telecommunications services and ICT and media solutions. It builds nationwide fiber fixed-line network infrastructure and offers international connectivity through Sparkle, alongside mobile and fixed-line telephony products and support for small and medium enterprises undergoing digitalization with tailored solutions. As Italy's incumbent operator, the group maintains a substantial presence in mobile and broadband markets; after selling its fixed-network assets to KKR, it positions itself primarily as a services provider. It also operates TIM Brasil, where wireless market share is smaller than that of its peers.

SIRO Network is constructed utilizing the overhead and subsurface ESB infrastructure, guaranteeing an efficient, stable, and lengthy network. By deploying optical fiber that enters a home, building, or business directly, is an access network technology that provides the fastest Internet connection imaginable. All constraints that hinder the efficiency of other types of networks are eliminated.

Bouygues Telecom is a prominent telecommunications operator in France, offering a wide range of services that include mobile, fixed-line, television, internet, and cloud computing. The company serves approximately 11.1 million mobile customers and 2.1 million fixed broadband customers, including over 1.5 million professional and corporate clients. Renowned for its innovative approach, Bouygues Telecom has introduced several pioneering products, such as the first unlimited call plans, fixed-mobile convergence offers for corporate customers, and the quadruple play solution known as ideo. The company also launched B&YOU, a web-only offer that revolutionized mobile telephony. With a mobile network that covers 99% of the population and a rapidly expanding 4G network, Bouygues Telecom is committed to enhancing customer experience through its dedicated team of over 9,000 employees and a robust customer service framework that includes 2,000 advisers and 2,500 sales staff. The company's focus on innovation and customer satisfaction positions it as a key player in the French telecommunications market.

Telkom Kenya, established in April 1999, is a prominent telecommunications operator in Kenya, providing a comprehensive range of integrated communication solutions. The company serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, government entities, and large corporations with various services, including voice calling, messaging, and broadband data. With a commitment to delivering uninterrupted network connectivity, Telkom Kenya plays a significant role in the country's information and communications technology sector, catering to millions of customers across its GSM, fixed, and CDMA wireless platforms. As of June 2011, the company had approximately 2.8 million customers, reflecting its extensive reach and influence in the telecommunications market.

Hyperoptic specializes in providing pure fibre-to-the-premises broadband services for residential and business customers. Unlike hybrid services that rely on copper cables, Hyperoptic's technology delivers unimpeded fibre speeds directly to users' premises. Founded in 2010, the company is based in London, UK.

Gigaclear is a UK fibre broadband provider that builds and operates fiber-to-the-premises networks, delivering ultrafast, reliable internet primarily to rural communities in England. Founded in 2010, the company aims to close the rural connectivity gap by offering consistent service levels regardless of distance from a cabinet. It has deployed multiple rural FTTP networks across counties such as Oxfordshire, Kent, Rutland, Cambridgeshire and Gloucestershire, including projects supported by public broadband programs. The networks serve households and local businesses seeking high-speed internet for everyday tasks, remote work and digital services, enabling communities to access modern online applications and cloud services. By focusing on underserved areas, Gigaclear seeks to expand digital opportunities and support economic and educational activity through robust, scalable connectivity.