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Richest Billionaires in Telecom Industry (February 16, 2024)

As of February 16, 2024, Carlos Slim Helu has a net worth of US$100.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the telecom industry. Sunil Mittal follows in second place with $8.9 billion, while Rocco Commisso ranks third with $6.9 billion, and Xavier Niel comes in fourth with $6.8 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Rakesh Mittal, whose net worth is $5.8 billion, and Rajan Mittal, whose net worth is $5.8 billion. Robert Hale Jr is placed 7th with a net worth of $5.4 billion. Ananda Krishnan ($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 Yasumitsu Shigeta (No. 10, $4.2 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Telecom Industry, 2024

  1. Carlos Slim Helu & family: $100.1 billion
  2. Sunil Mittal: $8.9 billion
  3. Rocco Commisso: $6.9 billion
  4. Xavier Niel: $6.8 billion
  5. Rakesh Mittal: $5.8 billion
  6. Rajan Mittal: $5.8 billion
  7. Robert Hale Jr: $5.4 billion
  8. Ananda Krishnan: $4.7 billion
  9. Richard Li: $4.4 billion
  10. Yasumitsu Shigeta: $4.2 billion
  11. Shaul Shani: $4.0 billion
  12. Patrick Drahi: $3.9 billion
  13. Naguib Sawiris: $3.8 billion
  14. John Caudwell: $3.0 billion
  15. Denis O’Brien: $2.7 billion
  16. Taha Mikati: $2.6 billion
  17. Najib Mikati: $2.6 billion
  18. Marcelo Claure: $2.0 billion
  19. Craig McCaw: $2.0 billion
  20. Strive Masiyiwa: $1.8 billion

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