Telenor Group has been recognized as a Leader among 18 managed IoT service providers in Gartner’s 2021 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide.
Note: This report is kept for historical reference. For the latest analyst recognition, see the 2026 update on analyst ratings and customer satisfaction here.
As a global IoT connectivity provider, Telenor IoT supports enterprises with both complex, multi-country cellular IoT deployments and scalable implementations for growing businesses.
Sustained Leader Status: Telenor Group was recognized in the Leaders quadrant for the second consecutive year, reflecting consistent excellence in "ability to execute" and "completeness of vision."
Unique Nordic Recognition: In 2021, Telenor was the only Nordic operator included in this global report, distinguishing it from all other regional peers.
Scalable Multinational Reach: Gartner highlighted Telenor's capability to pursue large-scale, pan-regional, and multinational opportunities through a robust ecosystem of alliances.
End-to-Edge Value: Cited for providing a continuum of value across the IoT stack — from edge devices and platforms to advanced data analytics.
Operational Milestone: Managing 17 million units in 2021, this era provided the foundation for Telenor’s rapid expansion to over 30 million connected units in 2026.
We are proud to, once again, be recognised as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide report. Of course, every year the competition gets tougher, so this year’s placement is even more satisfying to us knowing that we are the only Nordic operator named in the report. We believe that this recognition as a Leader is further a confirmation of our technology leadership, market competitiveness, commitment to our customers and determination to innovate.
Eighteen vendors in total are positioned in the Magic Quadrant which assesses organisations in terms of their “ability to execute” and “completeness of vision”. Telenor was placed in the Leaders quadrant for its “completeness of vision” and “ability to execute” amongst other criteria.
We believe our position in the “Leaders” quadrant recognises our technology expertise, market competitiveness, commitment to our customers and determination to innovate. In our opinion it also validates our strategic focus on digital transformation and using IoT to address key industry challenges.
Gartner describes companies in the Leaders quadrant as: “Leaders perform skilfully and often exceed expectations. Leaders have a clear vision of the market’s direction and develop competencies to maintain their leadership. Leaders engage customers and provide value across multiple geographies. They shape the market, rather than follow it, and they often set the benchmark for market growth.”
“They have established a robust and diverse ecosystem of technology alliances and service delivery partnerships spanning IT, OT and IoT to meet broad market requirements.”
Telenor is one of the world’s largest operator groups, providing IoT services both for local and multinational companies by its IoT specialists located in 18 countries in Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Telenor was an early pioneer in the IoT area and today operates over 17 million IoT units in over 190 countries and has been assisting customers with innovative managed IoT connectivity solutions for more than two decades.
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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, Pablo Arriandiaga, Eric Goodness, Leif-Olof Wallin, Jonathan Davenport, 24 March 2021
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