Celtel

We increased our stake in Celtel, the largest African cellular operator, which was just acquired for $3.3 billion.

Bessemer's VC Consumer RoadMap Ben Barren 2005

WIENER: So far, Celtel, which is expanding into other African markets, says it has almost 70,000 subscribers, each spending an average of $40 a month.

CNN Transcript Aug 25, 2001 2001

This was the genesis of Celtel, which is now one of Africa's largest mobile operators, with some 20m subscribers in 15 countries.

AllAfrica News: Latest 2009

"It's not a pension," said Mr. Ibrahim, who funds the prize with the fortune he made from Celtel, a mobile-phone company he founded in 1998.

Cape Verde's Former President Wins Leadership Prize for a Graceful Exit Patrick McGroarty 2011

Mr. Ibrahim struggled to build Celtel in 1998, when few Africans were using cellphones.

Businessman, Philanthropist Touts Africa Neanda Salvaterra 2011

Mr. Ibrahim, 65 years old, spoke recently with The Wall Street Journal about the early struggles of Celtel, Africa's growth potential and the benefits of making money honestly.

Businessman, Philanthropist Touts Africa Neanda Salvaterra 2011

Mo Ibrahim founded Celtel, one of Africa's first mobile networks, in 1998.

Businessman, Philanthropist Touts Africa Neanda Salvaterra 2011

WSJ: What were the challenges with getting funding for Celtel?

Businessman, Philanthropist Touts Africa Neanda Salvaterra 2011

Born in 1946, Ibrahim received his PhD in mobile communications from the University of Birmingham and worked for various European corporations including British Telecom before founding the companies MSI and Celtel.

Archive 2010-02-01 2010

Born in 1946, Ibrahim received his PhD in mobile communications from the University of Birmingham and worked for various European corporations including British Telecom before founding the companies MSI and Celtel.

TONIGHT ON THE TERRORDOME: Sudanese telecomm billionaire Mohamed Ibrahim on Building Communication, Wealth and Democracy Across Africa 2010