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'''Leo''' formerly known as '''Cell One'''<ref>[http://www.az.com.na/wirtschaft/cell-one-verndert-namen.91338.php Allgemeine Zeitung:] Renaming of Cell One to Leo</ref> is a [[mobile telecommunications]] company in [[Namibia]] providing cellular coverage. It is |
'''Leo''' formerly known as '''Cell One'''<ref>[http://www.az.com.na/wirtschaft/cell-one-verndert-namen.91338.php Allgemeine Zeitung:] Renaming of Cell One to Leo</ref> is a [[mobile telecommunications]] company in [[Namibia]] providing cellular coverage. It is the second largest mobile operator in Namibia with {{As of|July 2010|alt=currently}} around 300.000 active subscribers.<ref>[http://www.ippr.org.na/Presentations/Namibian%20SPR%20IPPR.pdf Institute for Public Policy Research]</ref> |
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Leo was established under the name ''Cell One'' in 2007 and was the first cellular provider in Namibia offering competition to the largely government owned [[Mobile Telecommunications Limited|MTC]] which operated as a monopoly for almost 10 years. Leo is owned by [[Vodafone Portugal|Telecel]] Globe, a subsidiary of the [[Egypt]]ian [[Orascom Telecom Holding]],<ref>[http://wirelessfederation.com/news/15879-telcel-globe-acquires-cell-one-namibia/ Telcel Globe acquires Cell One Namibia]</ref> and it is a new brand for Telecel, with Namibia being the first country to adopt it<ref>[http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/leo-lays-out-aggressive-expansion-plan-in-namibia Nokia-Siemens:] leo lays out aggressive expansion plan in Namibia</ref> amongst a few other SADC countries.<ref name=Namibian>{{cite news |
Leo was established under the name ''Cell One'' in 2007 and was the first cellular provider in Namibia offering competition to the largely government owned [[Mobile Telecommunications Limited|MTC]] which operated as a monopoly for almost 10 years. Leo is owned by [[Vodafone Portugal|Telecel]] Globe, a subsidiary of the [[Egypt]]ian [[Orascom Telecom Holding]],<ref>[http://wirelessfederation.com/news/15879-telcel-globe-acquires-cell-one-namibia/ Telcel Globe acquires Cell One Namibia]</ref> and it is a new brand for Telecel, with Namibia being the first country to adopt it<ref>[http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/news-events/press-room/press-releases/leo-lays-out-aggressive-expansion-plan-in-namibia Nokia-Siemens:] leo lays out aggressive expansion plan in Namibia</ref> amongst a few other SADC countries.<ref name=Namibian>{{cite news |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industrie | Telekommunikation |
| Gegründet | 2007 |
| Hauptsitz | Windhoek, Namibia |
| Produkte | GSM, services, 3G, Internet service provider |
| Website | http://www.leo.na |
Leo formerly known as Cell One[1] is a mobile telecommunications company in Namibia providing cellular coverage. It is the second largest mobile operator in Namibia with currently[update] around 300.000 active subscribers.[2]
Leo was established under the name Cell One in 2007 and was the first cellular provider in Namibia offering competition to the largely government owned MTC which operated as a monopoly for almost 10 years. Leo is owned by Telecel Globe, a subsidiary of the Egyptian Orascom Telecom Holding,[3] and it is a new brand for Telecel, with Namibia being the first country to adopt it[4] amongst a few other SADC countries.[5]
Re-branding
Leo underwent a name change (from Cell One) in September 2009, following its acquisition to new owners, Egyptian-owned Orascom Telecom Holdings, in January 2010 after a $59 million cash deal on 9 January 2010.[6] The name Leo (pronounced Lay-Yo) means "today" in Swahili, while also representing 'lion' in Spanish.[5]
In 2012, state-owned Telecom Namibia took full control of Leo, when the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) approved the takeover.
References
- ^ Allgemeine Zeitung: Renaming of Cell One to Leo
- ^ Institute for Public Policy Research
- ^ Telcel Globe acquires Cell One Namibia
- ^ Nokia-Siemens: leo lays out aggressive expansion plan in Namibia
- ^ a b "Bye-Bye Cell One, Hello Leo". The Namibian. 19 August 2009.
- ^ "Orascom Telecom buys Namibia's Cell One in US$59 million cash deal". Reuters. 16 January 2009.
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