Telenor Group has been recognised as a Visionary in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide. This Gartner report evaluates 16 global providers on their ‘Ability to Execute’ and ‘Completeness of Vision’.
Note: This report is kept for historical reference.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.
Global Peer Benchmarking: Telenor was recognized among the top 16 providers globally in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide.
Critical Capability Wins: Telenor achieved top 3 rankings in several Critical Capabilities categories, including "Managed Complex and Diverse IoT Connectivity" and "Connected Consumer Products."
Operational Excellence: Gartner highlighted Telenor’s "high-touch" customer service model and deep expertise in supporting large-scale, international enterprises.
Uninterrupted Presence: 2024 marked the 7th consecutive year of Telenor’s inclusion in this global report, maintaining its position as the only Nordic-based provider recognized.
Foundation for Growth: The 20 million connections managed during this period provided the technical foundation for Telenor’s rapid acceleration to 30 million+ units and Leader status in 2025/2026.
We are proud to be recognized for the seventh year in a row by Gartner in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, worldwide. We believe this proves that we have been successful in our commitment to deliver excellent quality and service to our customers across the globe.
Sixteen 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 Visionary Quadrant for its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute amongst other criteria.
Gartner describes companies in the Visionaries quadrant as: “Visionaries have a clear view of the market’s requirements and direction. They focus on providing a broader continuum of value to meet future market needs and effectively upsell and cross-sell within their installed base through trust and the extension of recognizable, iterative value. Visionaries expand their capabilities through acquisitions, internal development and, increasingly, robust partnering.”
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, Kameron Chao, Pablo Arriandiaga Et Al., 12 February 2024.
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