Richest Billionaires in Telecom Industry (August 16, 2023)

As of August 16, 2023, Carlos Slim Helu has a net worth of US$95 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the telecom industry. Rocco Commisso follows in second place with $9.1 billion, while Sunil Mittal ranks third with $6.8 billion, and Xavier Niel comes in fourth with $6.4 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Ananda Krishnan, whose net worth is $5.0 billion, and Robert Hale Jr, whose net worth is $5.0 billion. Patrick Drahi is placed 7th with a net worth of $4.5 billion. Rajan Mittal ($4.4 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the telecom industry, followed by Rakesh Mittal (No. 9) with $4.4  billion and Richard Li (No. 10, $4.4 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Telecom Industry, 2023

1. Carlos Slim Helu & family: $95 billion
2. Rocco Commisso: $9.1 billion
3. Sunil Mittal: $6.8 billion
4. Xavier Niel: $6.4 billion
5. Ananda Krishnan: $5 billion
6. Robert Hale Jr: $5 billion
7. Patrick Drahi: $4.5 billion
8. Rajan Mittal: $4.4 billion
9. Rakesh Mittal: $4.4 billion
10. Richard Li: $4.4 billion
11. Yasumitsu Shigeta: $4.1 billion
12. Shaul Shani: $4 billion
13. Naguib Sawiris: $3.3 billion
14. John Caudwell: $3 billion
15. Denis O’Brien: $2.7 billion
16. Taha Mikati: $2.7 billion
17. Najib Mikati: $2.7 billion
18. Marcelo Claure: $2 billion
19. Craig McCaw: $2 billion
20. Strive Masiyiwa: $1.8 billion

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