Telenor Group is positioned as a Leader by Gartner for the 3rd time. 15 managed IoT connectivity service providers were recognized in the 2025 Magic Quadrant.
Note: This report is kept for historical reference.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.
Leader Position: Telenor Group was positioned as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, marking its 3rd time in the Leaders Quadrant.
Global Peer Benchmarking: The 2025 Magic Quadrant recognized 15 managed IoT connectivity service providers worldwide.
Evaluation Criteria: Gartner assessed providers based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision, with Telenor placed in the Leaders Quadrant.
Global IoT Scale: Telenor operated over 25 million IoT units in around 200 countries at the time of the report.
Long-Term IoT Experience: Telenor has supported customers with managed IoT connectivity solutions for more than two decades.
Fifteen vendors in total are recognized in this Magic Quadrant which assesses organizations 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 recognizes 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.
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 25 million IoT units in some 200 countries. We have 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, Kameron Chao, Jon Dressel, 11 March 2025 .
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