As of September 18, 2023, Carlos Slim Helu is the wealthiest person in the telecom industry, with a net worth of US$94.1 billion. Rocco Commisso follows in second place with $8.0 billion, while Sunil Mittal ranks third with $7.2 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 $5.4 billion, and Ananda Krishnan, whose net worth is $4.9 billion. Rakesh Mittal is placed 7th with a net worth of $4.7 billion. Rajan Mittal ($4.7 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the telecom industry, followed by Richard Li (No. 9) with $4.4 billion and Patrick Drahi (No. 10) with $4.3 billion.
Adding to the list, Yasumitsu Shigeta has a net worth of $4.1 billion, Shaul Shani has $4.0 billion, Naguib Sawiris has $3.3 billion, John Caudwell has $2.9 billion, Denis O’Brien has $2.7 billion, Taha Mikati has $2.7 billion, Najib Mikati has $2.7 billion, Marcelo Claure has $2.0 billion, Craig McCaw has $2.0 billion, and Strive Masiyiwa has $1.8 billion.
These billionaires have accumulated their wealth through their involvement in the telecom industry. Carlos Slim Helu is renowned for being the wealthiest person in this industry, surpassing others by a significant margin. This list showcases the impressive fortunes amassed by the individuals leading the telecom sector in terms of wealth.
Please note that the information provided is based on the net worth values as of September 18, 2023.