Syriatel
Syria's largest mobile network operator.
Syriatel at a glance
Syriatel is a telecom website and one of the most visited sites in Syria, currently ranked #4 in the country. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Damascus, Syria. Today Syriatel is owned by Syriatel Mobile Telecom. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 3 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through telecom subscriptions. Its closest rivals include mtn.com.sy.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 2.8 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 2.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 3 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 3.2 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct60%
- Organic search28%
- Paid search6%
- Referral4%
- Social2%
Audience & demographics
- Men52%
- Women48%
- Age 25-3428%
- Age 35-4426%
- Age 45-5423%
The audience is concentrated in Syria, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Syria86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 0.9 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Syria
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| syriatel | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| mobile plans | Top 10 | High | — |
| bill payment | Top 10 | High | — |
| internet packages | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Syria web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 80% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading telecom apps in Syria
Company information
- Website
- syriatel.sy
- Sector
- Telecom
- Owner
- Syriatel Mobile Telecom
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Damascus, Syria
- Employees
- 2,000+
- Ownership
- Syriatel Mobile Telecom controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- USD 500 million (estimated)
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- USD 500 million (estimated)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Syriatel operates a telecom operator focused on Syria. Syria's largest mobile network operator. Revenue comes mainly from telecom subscriptions, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Telecom subscriptions
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International presence
- Primary market
- Syria
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Syria)
- #4 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading telecom site in Syria
- Global rank
- Top 110,000 worldwide
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| mtn.com.sy | ≈ 1.8 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
What is Syriatel?
Syriatel (syriatel.sy) is a telecom operator serving users in Syria. Syria's largest mobile network operator. It ranks #4 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the telecom category.
Who owns Syriatel?
The site is operated by Syriatel Mobile Telecom. The company was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Damascus, Syria. It employs around 2,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Syriatel at roughly 3 million visits per month, about 0.1 million per day. Around 80% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 5.4 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How Syriatel makes money
Revenue comes primarily from telecom subscriptions, alongside .
Competitors in Syria
Its closest rivals include mtn.com.sy.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2000
Syriatel is founded in Damascus, Syria.
- Growth phase
Expands its telecom offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #4 among the most visited websites in Syria.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Self-service billing and plan management
- Nationwide network coverage
- Bundled mobile, internet and TV offers
- Digital top-up and support channels
Cons
- Contract terms and early-exit fees
- Support queues at peak times
- Pricing complexity across bundles
- Coverage gaps in rural areas
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Syriatel?
Syriatel is operated by Syriatel Mobile Telecom. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Syriatel headquartered?
Syriatel is headquartered in Damascus, Syria.
When was Syriatel founded?
Syriatel was founded in 2000.
How many employees does Syriatel have?
Syriatel employs approximately 2,000+ people.
What is Syriatel's revenue?
Syriatel's revenue: USD 500 million (estimated).
Who are Syriatel's competitors?
Main competitors in Syria include mtn.com.sy.
How does Syriatel make money?
Mainly telecom subscriptions.
Is Syriatel publicly traded?
No — Syriatel is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Syriatel Mobile Telecom.
How many visitors does Syriatel get?
Third-party estimates place Syriatel at roughly 3 million visits per month, mostly from Syria, with 80% mobile traffic.
Is Syriatel safe?
Syriatel is an established telecom site founded in 2000 and ranked #4 in Syria; use the official domain syriatel.sy and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementssyriatel.sy
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSyria and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos