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Multi-billion dollar investments in Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s largest mobile market with more than 110 million subscribers, and yet market penetration stands at only around 70% in early 2013. Subscriber growth accelerated again in 2012, driven by lower prices and a growing demand for mobile … Continue reading
Transforming the social sectors
Digital productivity Parallel to the rollout of the national broadband network (NBN) the government also has its National Digital Economy Strategy. Based on the trans-sector model the NBN will become the shared infrastructure for a range of sectors such as … Continue reading
Demand for Arabic content increasing as broadband use extends
Telecoms and fixed-line Developing regulatory systems in the telecoms sector of the Middle East have improved conditions for competitors although in almost all markets the main competitors to fixed-line incumbents are mobile network operators. Cross-border co-operation is becoming increasingly evident … Continue reading
Slowing growth underlines challenges ahead in The Middle East Mobile Market
The mobile markets of the Middle East are entering a new phase of development marked by slow growth, indicative of its mature market status. As with any mature market a number of trends have emerged that are likely to influence … Continue reading
Latin America’s mobile penetration is well ahead of the world average
Mobile penetration Consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are turning increasingly towards mobile solutions and away from the traditional telephone. In terms of usage, the region is well ahead of the world average, having reached an estimated 115% … Continue reading
