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Mobile ARPU rises as 3G broadband services gain traction in Madagascar

Madagascar’s exposure to the global economic crisis was amplified by political instability following a controversial change of government in 2009. The economy has remained weak since then which has led to weaker subscriber growth in the telecoms sector, reduced consumer … Continue reading

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Economic recovery in 2012 promises market growth in Madagascar

Madagascar’s exposure to the global economic crisis was amplified by political instability following a controversial change of government in 2009. GDP growth remained weak in 2010 and 2011 which has led to weak subscriber growth, reduced consumer spending and, as … Continue reading

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International fibre bringing African broadband prices down – the case of Madagascar

A little more than six months ago we reported how LION, the first ever international submarine fibre optic cable to land in Madagascar had a slow start to bringing growth and lower prices to the country’s broadband market, and we … Continue reading

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BuddeComm updates Madagascar report and forecasts

BuddeComm has updated its Madagascar report, providing an overview of the country’s telecoms market, profiles of major players in all market sectors, relevant statistics, and scenario forecasts to 2010 and 2015 for the mobile, Internet and fixed-line market. The most … Continue reading

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Will the military coup affect growth in Madagascar’s telecoms sector?

Will the military coup affect growth in Madagascar’s telecoms sector? Madagascar has been suspended by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the recent military coup in the country, and tougher sanctions may follow. Despite its developing oil and gas … Continue reading

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