A1
A1 Macedonia is a Skopje-based telecommunications operator and subsidiary of A1 Telekom Austria Group, providing mobile (5G), fiber-optic internet, television, and enterprise ICT services to consumers and businesses across North Macedonia as the country's leading mobile carrier.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSkopje
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What A1 does
A1 Macedonia (А1 Македонија, legal entity А1 Македонија ДООЕЛ Скопје) is a North Macedonia-licensed telecommunications operator headquartered in Skopje and the leading mobile carrier in the country (#2 in fixed-line telephony). The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of A1 Telekom Austria Group, itself majority-owned by América Móvil, one of the largest global wireless groups. A1 Macedonia operates a 5G mobile network, fiber-optic infrastructure (using Nokia Wi-Fi Mesh equipment), and a portfolio built around convergent A1 Combo packages that combine mobile, fixed-line, fiber internet (up to 1 Gbps), and IPTV into a single bill, alongside standalone mobile postpaid (A1 Alfa), prepaid, and senior/pet/kiddo tariff variants.
Its revenue base is diversified across six streams: (1) mobile subscription and usage, (2) fixed-line and fiber internet, (3) television and streaming bundles aggregating Netflix, Max, SkyShowtime, FilmBox+, and Gley through A1 Xplore TV, (4) enterprise/business ICT including A1 Cyber Backup, A1 Endpoint Protect, A1 Net Protect, Offensity monitoring, A1 Hosting, VPS, colocation, Exoscale cloud, virtual PBX, IPVPN, smart city, and fleet/autolocator, (5) device sales (smartphones and accessories) through retail and e-commerce, and (6) value-added services (Triglav home insurance bundling, roadside assistance, screen insurance, extended warranty). Pricing is denominated in Macedonian Denars (MKD), with tiered business packages (A1 Combo Business S/M/L/XL) ranging from 749 to 1,599 MKD/month.
Distribution is direct and multi-channel — physical A1 Shops, website (a1.mk), contact center (077 1234), the Mojot A1 mobile app, and dedicated enterprise field sales — making A1 one of the most accessible telecom brands in North Macedonia. The company was rebranded from Vip Operator to A1 in 2019 as part of a group-wide brand harmonization. Beyond commercial operations, A1 Macedonia also runs the A1 Academy digital-skills platform (expanded with a Business Analytics module in 2025), the A1 WayUp internship program, a three-year General Sponsorship of the Ohrid Summer Festival, and government-cosponsored digital safety campaigns such as 'Responsible with Technology' with the Ministry of Interior and '#ПодобарОнлајн' (Better Online).
Technically, the most differentiated initiative in the dataset is the commercial deployment of entanglement-based Quantum Key Distribution (eQKD) over A1's fiber network in partnership with Austrian deeptech firm Zerothird for Erste Group — described as the first European banking group to integrate entanglement-based quantum security. The 251–500 employee Macedonian entity sits inside a 17,000-person group serving 24+ million customers across Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Belarus, and Serbia.
A1 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- A1
- Legal name
- А1 Македонија ДООЕЛ Скопje
- Website
- https://a1.mk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- A1 Macedonia is a Skopje-based telecommunications operator and subsidiary of A1 Telekom Austria Group, providing mobile (5G), fiber-optic internet, television, and enterprise ICT services to consumers and businesses across North Macedonia as the country's leading mobile carrier.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where A1 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Skopje
Offices1 record
Markets served
A1 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Mobile Services: Mobile telephony services including postpaid (A1 Alfa tariffs) and prepaid plans with voice, SMS, and data services. Revenue from monthly subscriptions and usage-based charges.
- Fixed-line and Internet Services: Fiber-optic and cable internet packages, fixed telephony, and A1 Combo convergent packages bundling multiple services.
- Television and Streaming: A1 Xplore TV service and partnerships with streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO Max, SkyShowtime, FilmBox+, Gley) offering bundled streaming options.
- Business ICT Solutions: Enterprise services including cybersecurity (A1 Cyber Backup, A1 Endpoint Protect, A1 Net Protect), data center (hosting, VPS, colocation, Exoscale), communication solutions (virtual PBX, cloud messaging, IPVPN), and smart city solutions.
- Device Sales: Mobile phones (Samsung Galaxy series, etc.), accessories, and equipment sold through A1 shops and website.
- Additional Services: Screen insurance, extended warranty, road assistance, home insurance partnerships, and other value-added services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Combo Business S - Entry business package |
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Combo Business M - Mid-tier business package |
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Combo Business L - Premium business package |
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Combo Business XL - Top-tier business package |
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Net Business Pro M - Fiber internet |
| Subscription | Monthly | Additional call packages for business |
| Subscription | Monthly | A1 Alfa postpaid tariffs |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Prepaid packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
A1 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
A1 Macedonia is a telecommunications operator providing mobile telephony (postpaid A1 Alfa and prepaid plans), fiber-optic internet, fixed-line telephony, and television services (A1 Xplore TV, A1 TV) for consumers, alongside convergent A1 Combo bundles combining internet, mobile, fixed line, and TV on a single bill. For business customers, it offers A1 Combo Business packages and dedicated ICT services including cybersecurity (A1 Cyber Backup, A1 Endpoint Protect, A1 Net Protect), data center and cloud (A1 Hosting, VPS, Colocation, Exoscale), and smart city solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- A1 Combo: Bundled service packages combining mobile, internet, and TV services for residential and business customers
- A1 Xplore TV
- A1 Net Sef
- A1 Academy
- A1 WayUp
- Mojot A1
- A1 Guru
Products and services
- A1 Alfa Postpaid Mobile Tariffs
Quantifiable outcome
- A1 Group serves over 24 million customers across 7 countries
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use A1
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
A1 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature5 records
A1 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- ZerothirdcorePartnership with Austrian deeptech company zerothird to deploy commercial quantum security solution using entangled Quantum Key Distribution (eQKD) over A1's fiber-optic network in Vienna. Erste Group became the first European banking group to integrate entanglement-based quantum technology, demonstrating industrial maturity and scalability of the quantum-secure solution.
- SkyShowtimecoreStrategic partnership within A1 Telekom Austria Group to offer SkyShowtime streaming platform to customers in North Macedonia. A1 Macedonia is the first telecommunications company on the domestic market to offer SkyShowtime.
- Ohrid Summer Festival (Охридско лето)flagshipThree-year strategic cultural partnership with prestigious cultural festival 'Ohrid Summer'. A1 provides financial, logistical, and technical support to increase cultural accessibility and connect technology with art in a contemporary and innovative way. A1 serves as General Sponsor.
- Ministry of Interior (North Macedonia)flagshipJoint national public responsibility campaign 'Responsible with Technology' aimed at raising public awareness about risks of irresponsible mobile phone use and digital distraction in traffic. Campaign message: 'Responsible with Technology, Safer Traffic.'
- NetflixcoreStreaming service partnership offering Netflix bundled with A1 services as part of streaming portfolio (along with Max, SkyShowtime, Gley) available to A1 Combo customers.
- HBO MaxcoreStreaming service partnership offering Max (formerly HBO Max) bundled with A1 services as part of streaming portfolio available to A1 Combo customers.
- Triglav InsuranceminorPartnership with Triglav insurance company offering home insurance combined with A1 Combo packages.
- NokiacoreNetwork infrastructure partnership using Nokia Wi-Fi Beacon equipment for fiber internet installations. Nokia equipment used for Wi-Fi Mesh solutions in customer premises.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
A1 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- A1 Bulgaria: Sister subsidiary within A1 Telekom Austria Group, providing converged mobile, broadband, TV, and enterprise ICT services in Bulgaria. Comparable in scale, product portfolio, and corporate backing.
- Makedonski Telekom: The incumbent fixed and mobile operator in North Macedonia and a Deutsche Telekom group subsidiary. Direct head-to-head competitor to A1 Macedonia across mobile, fixed, internet, TV, and enterprise services in the same single-country market.
- A1 Serbia: Sister subsidiary within the A1 Telekom Austria Group, operating mobile, fixed, internet, TV, and ICT services in Serbia. Mirrors A1 Macedonia's business model, GTM motion, and product set in an adjacent Balkan market.
- Yettel Serbia: Major Serbian mobile and broadband operator (formerly Telenor Serbia) acquired by PPF Group. Direct competitor in the regional Balkan telecom market with similar mobile-first product mix and converged aspirations.
- A1 Croatia: Sister subsidiary under A1 Telekom Austria Group, offering mobile, fixed, internet, TV, and ICT in Croatia. Operates the same A1 convergent playbook and brand across a neighboring CEE market.
- A1 Slovenia: Sister A1 Group subsidiary operating mobile, fixed, broadband, TV, and enterprise services in Slovenia. Uses the same A1 brand, convergent packaging, and group-level technology stack.
Regional players
- Vivacom (Bulgaria): Bulgarian fixed, mobile, internet, and TV operator and one of the largest telcos in the country. Comparable in converged product set, scale, and CEE regional context.
Broad incumbents
- Cosmote (OTE Group): Greek mobile and convergent telco within the Deutsche Telekom/OTE Group, providing mobile, fixed, TV, and ICT services. Comparable as a large regional European converged operator with both consumer and enterprise ICT verticals.
- Hrvatski Telekom (HT): Croatian incumbent telco and Deutsche Telekom subsidiary, providing mobile, fixed, broadband, TV, and ICT services across Croatia. Comparable in converged services and enterprise depth, serving as the regional benchmark for incumbent telecom models.
- Telekom Slovenije: Slovenian incumbent operator offering mobile, fixed, internet, TV, and ICT services, partially owned by Deutsche Telekom. Comparable in converged product strategy and CEE regulatory environment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
A1 social profiles
Digital presenceA1 financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
A1 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
A1 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
A1 M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about A1
What does A1 do?
A1 Macedonia is a telecommunications operator providing mobile telephony (postpaid A1 Alfa and prepaid plans), fiber-optic internet, fixed-line telephony, and television services (A1 Xplore TV, A1 TV) for consumers, alongside convergent A1 Combo bundles combining internet, mobile, fixed line, and TV on a single bill. For business customers, it offers A1 Combo Business packages and dedicated ICT services including cybersecurity (A1 Cyber Backup, A1 Endpoint Protect, A1 Net Protect), data center and cloud (A1 Hosting, VPS, Colocation, Exoscale), and smart city solutions.
Is A1 a public or private company?
A1 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was A1 founded?
A1 was founded in 2019. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is A1 based?
A1 is headquartered in Skopje.
How does A1 make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Mobile Services are the primary driver. The others are fixed-line and Internet Services, television and Streaming, business ICT Solutions, device Sales and additional Services.
Who are A1's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are A1 Bulgaria, Makedonski Telekom, A1 Serbia, Yettel Serbia, A1 Croatia and A1 Slovenia. Vivacom (Bulgaria) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Cosmote (OTE Group), Hrvatski Telekom (HT) and Telekom Slovenije.
Does A1 have an API?
No public API is recorded for A1.