ConnectIndex Country Intelligence · Q4 2024
Germany
Three MNOs (Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2) provide comprehensive coverage. Deutsche Telekom leads in rural coverage. 5G available in major cities with both NSA and SA deployments. Strong eSIM provider support. EU roaming applicable.
France
Four operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile) serve France. Excellent urban coverage. Rural and mountain regions can have gaps. Free Mobile offers competitive pricing with more limited rural coverage. 5G expanding in major cities.
Spain
Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, MásMóvil. Strong urban and coastal coverage. Interior regions more variable. Islands well-served. Competitive local SIM market. 5G in major cities.
Italy
TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad. Excellent urban coverage. Alpine and Apennine regions challenging. Iliad has disrupted market with competitive pricing. Sicily and Sardinia well-served in populated areas.
Netherlands
Near-complete 4G/5G coverage. KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile. Flat terrain and high density make coverage planning simple. Among Europe's best-connected countries. High eSIM adoption.
Belgium
Proximus, Orange, Telenet. Compact territory with excellent urban coverage. Brussels has strong 4G/5G. Ardennes region has some gaps. Cross-border connectivity with neighbors generally seamless.
Austria
A1 Telekom, Magenta, Drei. Alpine terrain creates coverage challenges. Vienna and major cities excellent. Mountain valleys and ski areas can have limited coverage. Strong urban 5G expansion.
Czech Republic
T-Mobile CZ, O2 CZ, Vodafone CZ. Prague has excellent coverage. Rural Bohemia improving. Good eSIM provider support. Competitive local SIM market.
Poland
Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile. Warsaw and major cities excellent. Rural eastern Poland more variable. 5G expanding in urban areas. Competitive pricing in local SIM market.
Portugal
MEO, NOS, Vodafone Portugal. Lisbon and Porto excellent. Algarve well-served. Interior Alentejo more variable. Growing nomad destination driving connectivity investment.