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Internet bandwidth prices in Mozambique continue to fall
Two decades of peace and radical reforms have transformed Mozambique into one of the fastest and most consistently growing economies in the world. It escaped the global economic crisis with barely a dent in its annual GDP growth which is … Continue reading
MNOs in France prepare for LTE launches following extensive trials
Economic background France has the third largest telecom market in Europe, representing about 2.3% of GDP. Public finances have placed the country in a poor position in the international financial market: by early 2012 its debt was above 80% of … Continue reading
Finland’s MNOs deliver LTE to half of the population
Telecom revenue overview Turnover in Finland’s telco sector fell steadily from 2006 to 2009, affected by a poor economic climate. Since 2009 the sector has stabilised, showing slight growth tempered by the effects of competition and regulatory measures. More than … Continue reading
Argentina’s telecom revenues flourish driven by fixed broadband and 3G mobile
While Argentina faces a number of difficulties – includinginflation, political controversies, diplomatic isolation, and declining foreign investments – the country’s economy has been expanding well above expectations.Telecom revenues were up by 21% in 2011, and they are expected to reach … Continue reading
Estonia’s ambitious EstWin national fibre network opens for customers
Economic conditions The Estonian economy has undergone major reforms following independence in 1989 to develop competition and free-market business models. The introduction of regulations and legislation providing for private ownership of businesses and property, reduce inflation, establish exchange rate stability … Continue reading
Regulator permits OTE to relaunch retail and wholesale VDSL in Greece
Economic conditions Greece’s continuing period of economic difficulties provides little course for optimism. In return for two bailouts amounting to some €240 billion the government has been obliged to introduce a range of austerity measures, as well as sell many … Continue reading
Portugal’s fibre sector accounting for 75% of all new broadband subscribers
Economic conditions Portugal’s mid-sized telecom market provides one of the highest contributions to GDP in the EU, though this has fallen slightly during the last few years, reflecting the general economic malaise. And the stagnation of the sector country is … Continue reading
Afghanistan’s mobile operators are meeting the fundamental need of people to communicate
In what has certainly been a challenging task, Afghanistan has built some positive momentum in its effort to put national telecom infrastructure in place and to offer effective telecom service throughout the country. The process involved in achieving this, however, … Continue reading
3G mobile licences expected in 2012 for Algeria
Algeria has one of the highest teledensities in Africa. Its relatively well developed infrastructure includes a national fibre backbone and one of Africa’s first FttH deployments. The country’s oil and gas reserves have made it one of the wealthiest nations … Continue reading
Malawi could move from two to six mobile networks in 2012
Malawi is one of the world’s least developed countries, but its economy continues to grow at close to 4% per year. Mobile penetration is less than half the African average, which means there is excellent growth potential once the market … Continue reading
