As of September 11, 2023, Carlos Slim Helu is the wealthiest person in the telecom industry, with a net worth of US$92.3 billion. Rocco Commisso follows in second place with $8.8 billion, while Sunil Mittal ranks third with $7.0 billion, and Xavier Niel comes in fourth with $6.3 billion.
The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Robert Hale Jr., whose net worth is $5.0 billion, and Ananda Krishnan, whose net worth is also $5.0 billion. Rakesh Mittal is placed 7th with a net worth of $4.6 billion. Rajan Mittal, with a net worth of $4.6 billion, occupies the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the telecom industry, followed by Richard Li in 9th place with $4.4 billion and Patrick Drahi in 10th place with $4.2 billion.
Other notable billionaires in the telecom industry include Yasumitsu Shigeta with $4.1 billion, Shaul Shani with $4.0 billion, Naguib Sawiris with $3.3 billion, John Caudwell with $3.0 billion, Denis O’Brien with $2.7 billion, Taha Mikati with $2.7 billion, Najib Mikati with $2.7 billion, Marcelo Claure with $2.0 billion, Strive Masiyiwa with $1.8 billion, and Vladimir Yevtushenkov with $1.8 billion.
These individuals have accumulated their wealth through their involvement in the telecommunications industry. Carlos Slim Helu, in particular, has consistently ranked among the richest individuals in the world due to his substantial holdings in telecom companies such as América Móvil.
Please note that the net worth figures mentioned are based on available data and may vary over time due to fluctuations in the value of assets and investments.