Abstract
With over 1000 pages of research, BuddeComm's 2006 Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband in Africa & the Middle East - Geographic series contains a comprehensive analysis of the telecoms industry and the companies involved in it.
This research is divided into the following volumes:
- Volume 1 - Central and Eastern Africa (Cameroon, Democratic Republic Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
- Volume 2 - Northern Africa (Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia).
- Volume 3 - Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe).
- Volume 4 - Western Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal).
- Volume 5 - Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
- Volume 6 - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Africa Market Overviews
- Volume 7 - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in the Middle East
Executive Summary
Africa
- All sectors of Africa's telecom markets continue to be among the fastest growing in the world, thanks largely to the rapid take-up of mobile phones and roll-out of networks.
- With fixed-line and Internet penetration at little more than 3% and mobile penetration at around 15%, enormous opportunities continue to exist for telecommunications service providers, equipment vendors and investors.
- Africa needs to invest US$11 billion per year over a 10-year period to reach its target of 10% teledensity by the year 2010. The private sector is expected to be the key player in the financing of telecommunications development in the region.
- Many African countries are undergoing sectoral reform and massive amounts of foreign investment are flowing in as privatisation and liberalisation are progressively being introduced. More than one-third of all state telcos have already privatised and several more are set to undergo privatisation in the near future. Nigeria and Kenya, two of the biggest markets on the continent, have had difficulties with the privatisation of their national telcos in 2005 which could lead to particularly attractive opportunities for investors in 2006.
- Regional and international players continued to jostle for positions in Africa's lucrative mobile market throughout 2005, and 2006 is likely to see more consolidation. Particularly remarkable is the influx of Middle Eastern capital.
- There are now more than 120 mobile networks in operation in Africa, compared with 33 in 1995.
- The number of mobile phones quickly outnumbered fixed lines in most African countries, and mobile users now constitute around 85% of all African telephone subscribers a higher ratio than on any other continent. Other wireless solutions are also used to serve as substitutes for inadequate fixed-line infrastructure and Internet access.
- New mobile and fixed operating licenses will become available in several key markets in 2006. The convergence of fixed and mobile networks and services will continue to dominate the market with new licensees gaining combination licences with the ability to operate both wired and wireless systems.
- Africa's mobile networks are playing an increasing role in the delivery of data and saw their data revenues increasing by between 20% and 100% in 2005, even though much of the data traffic consists of Short Message Service (SMS) at this stage.
Middle East
- Many Middle Eastern countries are actively working towards less government involvement and greater competition in their telecoms markets, often encouraged by World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership requirements. To date, only Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen have not gained WTO membership.
- Israel is by far the most deregulated market, with active competition in all areas. While nearly all the other countries in the region are now beginning to introduce some degree of competition and private ownership, Bahrain and Jordan are much the most advanced in the process. Oman is also opening its telecoms market, but is someway behind in the process, with only a second mobile licence awarded as yet.
- In mid-2006 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its intention to fully liberalise its telecom sector by 2015, while Saudi Arabia announced plans to liberalise its fixed telephony sector ending the current monopoly, and opening the mobile sector for more competition.
Table of Contents
Volume 1 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Overviews
1. TELECOMS, MOBILE AND BROADBAND OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS 2006
- 1.1 Telecom market overview
- 1.2 Key developments
- 1.2.1 Deregulation and privatisation
- 1.2.2 Infrastructure developments
- 1.2.3 Data traffic on the rise
- 1.2.4 Internet and broadband markets: still virtually untapped
- 1.2.5 Major acquisitions in Africa's mobile market
- 1.2.6 Convergence of telecoms and media
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
- 2.1 Overview of Africa's telecom market
- 2.1.1 The wireless explosion
- 2.1.2 Internet and broadband market
- 2.2 Foreign investments in telecommunications
- 2.2.1 The Chinese vendors, Huawei and ZTE
3. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- 3.1 WTO members
- 3.2 National ICT policies
- 3.3 Deregulation and privatisation
- 3.4 Universal access
- 3.5 African Telecommunication Regulators Network (ATRN)
- 3.6 Telecommunication Regulators Association of Southern Africa (TRASA)
- 3.7 African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
- 3.8 West African common regulatory framework 2005
4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Domestic infrastructure
- 4.2.1 Pan African Telecommunications Network
- 4.2.2 Comtel
- 4.2.3 East African Community digital transmission project
- 4.2.4 Intelecom II
- 4.2.5 Utilities
- 4.3 International infrastructure
- 4.3.1 Satellite networks
- 4.3.2 Submarine cable networks
- 4.4 IP and Next Generation Networks in Africa
- 4.4.1 Developments in various African markets
5. DATA MARKET
- 5.1 Africa's data traffic on the rise
- 5.2 Limited availability of advanced data services
- 5.3 VSAT networks ?Ean instant infrastructure solution for Africa
6. INTERNET MARKET
- 6.1 Overview of Africa's Internet market
- 6.1.1 Internet statistics
- 6.2 African Internet developments
- 6.2.1 Barriers to Internet development
- 6.2.2 Internet access locations
- 6.2.3 African Internet projects sponsored by international agencies
- 6.2.4 Internet connectivity
- 6.2.5 African Internet exchange points
- 6.2.6 African Network Information Center (AfriNIC)
- 6.3 ISP market
- 6.3.1 Africa's largest ISP ?EAfrica Online
- 6.3.2 Internet Solutions (IS)
- 6.3.3 Average cost of local dial-up accounts
- 6.3.4 Payment models for dial-up Internet access
- 6.3.5 Email only services
- 6.3.6 African ISP association (AfrISPA)
- 6.4 VoIP telephony
- 6.4.1 VoIP cost savings
- 6.4.2 VoIP regulatory restrictions
7. BROADBAND MARKET
- 7.1 An emerging market
- 7.2 Wireless broadband
- 7.2.1 The future of WiMAX in Africa
- 7.2.2 Sentech's MyWireless (South Africa)
- 7.2.3 iBurst by WBS (South Africa)
- 7.2.4 WiFi
- 7.2.5 WiMAX
- 7.3 Powerline Communication (PLC)
- 7.4 Internet via satellite
- 7.4.1 iWay Africa
- 7.4.2 Geolink Access
- 7.4.3 IP Direct
- 7.4.4 Intelsat
- 7.4.5 Sky2Net
- 7.4.6 SkyVision
- 7.4.7 PlanetSky
8. VOIP TELEPHONY
- 8.1 Market overview
- 8.2 Benefits of VoIP
- 8.3 Brief overview of selected VoIP service providers in Africa
- 8.3.1 ITXC, Teleglobe, VSNL
- 8.3.2 iBasis
- 8.3.3 Net2Phone
- 8.3.4 VocalTec
- 8.3.5 Viper Networks
- 8.3.6 IP Planet
- 8.4 VoIP peering
- 8.5 VoIP regulatory restrictions and liberalisation
- 8.6 VoIP telephony in various African countries
- 8.6.1 Algeria
- 8.6.2 Angola
- 8.6.3 Benin
- 8.6.4 Botswana
- 8.6.5 Burkina Faso
- 8.6.6 Chad
- 8.6.7 Cote d'Ivoire
- 8.6.8 Democratic Republic of Congo
- 8.6.9 Egypt
- 8.6.10 Ethiopia
- 8.6.11 Gambia
- 8.6.12 Ghana
- 8.6.13 Kenya
- 8.6.14 Lesotho
- 8.6.15 Libya
- 8.6.16 Madagascar
- 8.6.17 Malawi
- 8.6.18 Mali
- 8.6.19 Mauritius
- 8.6.20 Morocco
- 8.6.21 Nigeria
- 8.6.22 Senegal
- 8.6.23 South Africa
- 8.6.24 Sudan
- 8.6.25 Tanzania
- 8.6.26 Uganda
- 8.6.27 Zambia
- 8.6.28 Zimbabwe
9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9.1 Analysis of Africa's mobile market
- 9.1.1 The impact of mobile phones in Africa
- 9.1.2 Statistical analysis
- 9.1.3 More mobiles than fixed lines
- 9.1.4 Average revenue per user (ARPU)
- 9.1.5 Churn
- 9.2 Mobile technologies
- 9.2.1 Analogue
- 9.2.2 Digital
- 9.2.3 Third Generation mobile (3G)
- 9.3 Fixed-mobile convergence
- 9.3.1 Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
- 9.4 Pan-African mobile operators
- 9.4.1 Atlantique Telecom
- 9.4.2 Celtel International (formerly MSI Cellular Investments)
- 9.4.3 Econet Wireless International
- 9.4.4 France Telecom/Orange
- 9.4.5 Millicom International Cellular
- 9.4.6 MTN Group Ltd
- 9.4.7 Orascom Telecom
- 9.4.8 Vodacom Group (Pty)
- 9.5 Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO)
- 9.6 Mobile voice services
- 9.6.1 Prepaid cards
- 9.7 Community phones
- 9.8 Mobile data services
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 SMS
- 9.8.3 MMS
- 9.8.4 GPRS
- 9.8.5 EDGE
- 9.9 Mobile banking
- 9.10 Satellite mobile
- 9.10.1 Globalstar
- 9.10.2 Inmarsat
- 9.10.3 Iridium Satellite LLC
- 9.10.4 New ICO
- 9.10.5 Thuraya
10. BROADCASTING MARKET
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Problems facing the broadcasting industry
- 10.3 Free-to-air TV
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 African Union of Television and Radio Networks
- 10.3.3 African Broadcast Network
- 10.3.4 TVAfrica (defunct)
- 10.4 Pay TV
- 10.4.1 Overview
- 10.4.2 Egypt
- 10.4.3 MIH Group
- 10.4.4 Other pay TV operators
- 10.5 Digital TV in Africa
- 10.6 Satellite coverage
- 10.6.1 Arabsat
- 10.6.2 Eutelsat
- 10.6.3 Intelsat and PanAmSat
- 10.6.4 NewSkies Satellites
- 10.6.5 NileSat
- 10.6.6 WorldSpace
- 10.7 Digital TV
- 10.7.1 Interactive TV
- 10.8 Business TV
- 10.9 Personal video recorders (PVR)
- 10.10 Broadband TV, Triple-Play
- 10.11 Video-on-Demand (VoD)
11. CONVERGENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
- 11.1 Converging infrastructure
- 11.2 Broadband TV, Triple-Play
- 11.2.1 Video-on-Demand (VoD)
- 11.3 Personal video recorders (PVR)
- 11.4 Convergence developments in various African markets
- 11.4.1 Botswana
- 11.4.2 Egypt
- 11.4.3 Kenya
- 11.4.4 Mauritius
- 11.4.5 Nigeria
- 11.4.6 Senegal
- 11.4.7 South Africa
12. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 2 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Central and Eastern Regions
1. CAMEROON
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Cameroon's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Sector reorganisation and liberalisation
- 1.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3 Privatisation of Camtel
- 1.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.4.1 National and international
- 1.5 Major fixed-line players in Cameroon
- 1.5.1 Camtel
- 1.5.2 Pastel
- 1.6 Data market
- 1.6.1 Data network
- 1.6.2 VSAT networks
- 1.7 Internet market
- 1.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Cameroon
- 1.7.2 Internet access locations
- 1.7.3 Cameroon's ISP market
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Cameroon's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.3 Satellite mobile
- 1.9 Broadcasting market
2. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of DRC's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Overview
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Competition in the telecom sector
- 2.3.4 Privatisation of OCPT
- 2.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.4.1 National and international
- 2.5 Internet market
- 2.5.1 Overview of the Internet in DRC
- 2.5.2 Internet access locations
- 2.5.3 ISP market
- 2.6 Mobile communications
- 2.6.1 Market overview
- 2.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7 Broadcasting market
- 2.7.1 Television and radio broadcasting in DRC
3. ETHIOPIA
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Ethiopia's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.2 Telecom service licences
- 3.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Ethiopia
- 3.4.1 Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International communications links
- 3.6 Data market
- 3.6.1 Digital Data Network
- 3.6.2 PADISnet
- 3.6.3 VSAT networks
- 3.7 Internet and Broadband market
- 3.7.1 Overview of Ethiopia's Internet market
- 3.7.2 National connectivity
- 3.7.3 Internet regulatory issues
- 3.7.4 Internet access locations
- 3.7.5 ISP market
- 3.7.6 Direcway broadband satellite network
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Ethiopia's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.8.3 Satellite mobile
- 3.9 Broadcasting market
- 3.9.1 Regulatory overview
- 3.9.2 Free to air TV
- 3.9.3 Satellite TV
4. KENYA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Kenya's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Kenya Communications Act 1998
- 4.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.3 Tariff regulation
- 4.3.4 Foreign ownership
- 4.3.5 Number portability
- 4.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Kenya
- 4.4 Fixed network operator in Kenya
- 4.4.1 Telkom Kenya Ltd
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 Kenya Data Networks (KDN)
- 4.5.3 Kenya Light and Power Company (KPLC)
- 4.5.4 Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- 4.5.5 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Data market
- 4.6.1 Overview
- 4.7 Internet market
- 4.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Kenya
- 4.7.2 Internet access locations
- 4.7.3 Internet backbone
- 4.7.4 Kenya Internet exchange point
- 4.7.5 Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC)
- 4.7.6 Kenya's ISP market
- 4.7.7 Broadband in Kenya
- 4.7.8 VoIP telephony
- 4.7.9 Triple Play
- 4.8 Mobile communications
- 4.8.1 Overview of Kenya's mobile market
- 4.8.2 Interconnection
- 4.8.3 International gateways
- 4.8.4 Mobile number portability (MNP)
- 4.8.5 Equipment Identification Register (EIR)
- 4.8.6 Major mobile operators
- 4.8.7 Mobile voice services
- 4.8.8 Mobile data services
- 4.9 Broadcasting market
- 4.9.1 Regulatory overview
- 4.9.2 Free-to-air TV
- 4.9.3 Pay TV
5. TANZANIA
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Tanzania's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Background
- 5.3.2 National Telecommunications Policy 1997
- 5.3.3 National ICT Policy 2003
- 5.3.4 New regulatory framework 2005
- 5.3.5 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Tanzania
- 5.3.7 Privatisation of Tanzania Telecom
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Tanzania
- 5.4.1 Tanzania Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 5.4.2 Zanzibar Telecommunications Corporation
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data operators
- 5.6.2 VSAT networks
- 5.7 Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Tanzania
- 5.7.2 Internet access locations
- 5.7.3 Tanzania's ISP market
- 5.7.4 Broadband
- 5.7.5 VoIP telephony
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Tanzania's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.9 Broadcasting market
- 5.9.1 Television broadcasting in Tanzania
- 5.9.2 Public TV broadcasters
- 5.9.3 Private TV broadcasters
6. UGANDA
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Uganda's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Telecommunications policy 1996
- 6.3.3 Uganda communications act 1997
- 6.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Uganda
- 6.3.6 Privatisation of Uganda Telecom
- 6.3.7 New competition framework 2005
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Uganda
- 6.4.1 Uganda Telecom Ltd
- 6.4.2 MTN Uganda Ltd
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.6 Data market
- 6.6.1 Data infrastructure
- 6.7 Internet market
- 6.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Uganda
- 6.7.2 Uganda Internet Exchange Point (UiXP)
- 6.7.3 Internet access locations
- 6.7.4 Internet initiatives
- 6.7.5 Uganda's ISP market
- 6.7.6 Overview of selected ISPs
- 6.8 Broandband market
- 6.8.1 VoIP telephony
- 6.9 Convergence
- 6.9.1 E-commerce
- 6.9.2 E-government
- 6.9.3 Broadcasting
- 6.1 Mobile communications
- 6.10.1 Overview of Uganda's mobile market
- 6.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.10.3 Satellite mobile
7. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 3 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
1. LESOTHO
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Lesotho's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Telecommunication Policy of 1999
- 1.3.2 LTA Act of 2000
- 1.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Lesotho
- 1.3.5 Privatisation of Telecom Lesotho
- 1.4 Fixed network operator in Lesotho
- 1.4.1 Telecom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Lesotho
- 1.6.2 National Internet hub
- 1.6.3 Lesotho's ISP market
- 1.7 Mobile communications
- 1.7.1 Overview of Lesotho's mobile market
- 1.7.2 Mobile statistics
- 1.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 1.8 Broadcasting market
- 1.8.1 Overview
2. SOUTH AFRICA
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of South Africa's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historical background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Telecommunications Amendment Bill
- 2.3.4 Regulation of Interception of Communications Act 2002
- 2.3.5 Draft Convergence Bill
- 2.3.6 Universal Service Agency (USA)
- 2.3.7 Telecom sector liberalisation in South Africa
- 2.3.8 Privatisation of Telkom SA
- 2.3.9 Interconnection
- 2.3.10 WiFi
- 2.3.11 Number portability
- 2.3.12 Telkom's submarine cable monopoly under scrutiny
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in South Africa
- 2.4.1 Telkom SA Ltd
- 2.5 National private networks
- 2.5.1 Overview
- 2.5.2 Eskom
- 2.5.3 Transtel
- 2.5.4 Electricity utilities
- 2.6 Carrier of carriers
- 2.6.1 Sentech
- 2.7 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.7.1 National telecom network
- 2.7.2 Municipal networks
- 2.7.3 International infrastructure
- 2.7.4 Call centres
- 2.8 Broadband and Internet Market
- 2.8.1 Data market
- 2.8.2 Telkom data services
- 2.8.3 VANS
- 2.8.4 Internet market
- 2.8.5 Internet demographics
- 2.8.6 Community access projects
- 2.8.7 South Africa's ISP market
- 2.8.8 Internet access providers
- 2.8.9 Broadband market
- 2.8.10 ADSL
- 2.8.11 Broadband over powerlines (BPL)
- 2.8.12 Wireless broadband
- 2.9 Convergence
- 2.9.1 VoIP telephony
- 2.9.2 Next Generation Networks (NGN)
- 2.9.3 Triple Play
- 2.9.4 Broadcast signal distributors
- 2.9.5 Digital TV
- 2.9.6 Interactive TV (iTV)
- 2.10 Mobile communications
- 2.10.1 Overview of South Africa's mobile market
- 2.10.2 Liberalisation and licence obligations
- 2.10.3 Regulatory issues
- 2.10.4 Mobile handsets
- 2.10.5 Major mobile operators
- 2.10.6 Mobile voice services
- 2.10.7 Mobile data services
- 2.10.8 Mobile applications
- 2.10.9 Third Generation (3G)
- 2.10.10 Fixed-mobile convergence
3. SWAZILAND
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Swaziland's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Overview
- 3.3.2 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Swaziland
- 3.4.1 Swazi Telecom
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Data communications
- 3.6.1 Overview
- 3.7 Internet market
- 3.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Swaziland
- 3.7.2 Internet initiatives
- 3.7.3 Internet access locations
- 3.7.4 E-banking
- 3.7.5 Swaziland's ISP market
- 3.7.6 Swaziland Internet Exchange Point
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Swaziland's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operator
- 3.9 Broadcasting
- 3.9.1 Free to air broadcasting
- 3.9.2 Pay TV
4. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 4 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Northern Region
1. ALGERIA
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Algeria's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Historic background
- 1.3.2 Law of 2000
- 1.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Algeria
- 1.3.5 Privatisation of Algerie Telecom
- 1.3.6 Interconnection
- 1.4 Fixed network operator in Algeria
- 1.4.1 Algerie Telecom
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Algeria
- 1.6.2 Internet cafes
- 1.6.3 Algeria's ISP market
- 1.6.4 VoIP
- 1.6.5 E-services
- 1.7 Broadband market
- 1.7.1 ADSL
- 1.7.2 Satellite broadband
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Algeria's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.3 Third Generation (3G) mobile systems
- 1.8.4 Satellite mobile
- 1.9 Broadcasting market
- 1.9.1 Overview
- 1.9.2 Satellite TV
2. CHAD
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Chad's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1998
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Chad
- 2.4.1 Sotel Tchad
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Internet market
- 2.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Chad
- 2.6.2 VoIP telephony
- 2.7 Mobile communications
- 2.7.1 Overview of Chad's mobile market
- 2.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7.3 Satellite mobile
- 2.8 Broadcasting market
3. EGYPT
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Egypt's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Background
- 3.3.2 Creation of a new regulatory framework
- 3.3.3 Legislative reform
- 3.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.5 Telecommunications Master Plan
- 3.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Egypt
- 3.3.7 Privatisation of Telecom Egypt
- 3.3.8 Interconnection
- 3.4 Fixed network operators in Egypt
- 3.4.1 Telecom Egypt
- 3.4.2 Orascom Telecom
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Fixed voice market
- 3.6.1 National and international call traffic
- 3.7 Data market
- 3.7.1 Data service operators
- 3.7.2 VSAT networks
- 3.7.3 Data centres
- 3.8 Internet market
- 3.8.1 Overview of the Internet in Egypt
- 3.8.2 Internet gateways
- 3.8.3 Cairo Regional Internet Exchange (CRIX)
- 3.8.4 Internet access locations
- 3.8.5 Egypt's ISP Market
- 3.9 Broadband market
- 3.9.1 Broadband initiative
- 3.9.2 xDSL
- 3.9.3 Wireless broadband
- 3.10 Convergence
- 3.10.1 VoIP telephony
- 3.10.2 Next Generation Networks (NGN)
- 3.10.3 E-commerce
- 3.10.4 Smart Village
- 3.10.5 Technology incubators
- 3.10.6 Information Highway Project
- 3.10.7 E-government
- 3.10.8 Egypt's broadcasting market
- 3.11 Mobile communications
- 3.11.1 Overview of Egypt's mobile market
- 3.11.2 Regulatory issues
- 3.11.3 Major mobile operators
- 3.11.4 Mobile voice services
- 3.11.5 Mobile data services
4. LIBYA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Country overview
- 4.3 Telecommunications market
- 4.3.1 Overview of Libya's telecom market
- 4.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.4.1 National telecom network
- 4.4.2 International infrastructure
- 4.5 Internet market
- 4.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Libya
- 4.5.2 VoIP
- 4.6 Mobile communications
- 4.6.1 Overview of Libya's mobile market
- 4.6.2 Mobile statistics
- 4.6.3 Major mobile operators
- 4.6.4 3G
- 4.6.5 Satellite mobile
- 4.7 Broadcasting market
- 4.7.1 Television broadcasting in Libya
- 4.7.2 Pay TV
5. MOROCCO
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Morocco's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Telecommunications Law 1997
- 5.3.2 Telecom law amendments 2002
- 5.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Morocco
- 5.3.5 Privatisation of Maroc Telecom
- 5.3.6 Universal service
- 5.4 Fixed network operator in Morocco
- 5.4.1 Maroc Telecom
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Internet market
- 5.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Morocco
- 5.6.2 MARWAN network
- 5.6.3 Internet connectivity
- 5.6.4 Morocco's ISP market
- 5.7 Broadband market
- 5.7.1 ADSL
- 5.7.2 Wireless broadband
- 5.8 Convergence
- 5.8.1 VoIP telephony
- 5.8.2 E-commerce
- 5.8.3 Tele-education
- 5.9 Mobile communications
- 5.9.1 Overview of Morocco's mobile market
- 5.9.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.9.3 3G
- 5.9.4 Satellite mobile
- 5.10 Broadcasting
- 5.10.1 Television and radio broadcasting in Morocco
- 5.10.2 Free-to-air TV
- 5.10.3 Satellite TV
6. SUDAN
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Sudan's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Sudan
- 6.3.4 Privatisation of Sudatel
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Sudan
- 6.4.1 Sudan Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 6.4.2 Kanartel (Canar Telecom)
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.5.3 Southern Sudan
- 6.6 Internet and Broadband markets
- 6.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Sudan
- 6.6.2 Sudan Internet Society (SiS)
- 6.6.3 Sudan's ISP market
- 6.6.4 Broadband market
- 6.7 Mobile communications
- 6.7.1 Overview of Sudan's mobile market
- 6.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.7.3 Satellite mobile
- 6.8 Broadcasting
- 6.8.1 Radio and TV broadcasting in Sudan
7. TUNISIA
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Tunisia's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Background
- 7.3.2 Telecommunications Act 2001
- 7.3.3 Regulatory authorities
- 7.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Tunisia
- 7.3.5 Privatisation of Tunisie Telecom
- 7.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.4.1 National telecom network
- 7.4.2 International infrastructure
- 7.5 Data market
- 7.5.1 Market overview
- 7.6 Internet and Broadband markets
- 7.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Tunisia
- 7.6.2 Agence Tunisienne d'Internet (ATI)
- 7.6.3 Internet access locations
- 7.6.4 Tunisia's ISP market
- 7.6.5 Broadband market
- 7.7 Convergence
- 7.7.1 E-commerce
- 7.8 Mobile communications
- 7.8.1 Overview of Tunisia's mobile market
- 7.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.8.3 3G
- 7.8.4 Satellite mobile
- 7.9 Broadcasting
- 7.9.1 TV broadcasting
- 7.9.2 Satellite TV
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 5 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Southern and Indian Ocean Region
1. ANGOLA
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Angola's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Historic background
- 1.3.2 Basic Telecommunications Law 2001
- 1.3.3 Department of Telecommunications
- 1.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.5 National Telecommunications Council
- 1.3.6 National Commission for Information Technology
- 1.3.7 Universal Service Fund
- 1.3.8 Value-added services
- 1.3.9 Privatisation of Angola Telecom
- 1.3.10 Interconnection
- 1.3.11 Telecom sector liberalisation in Angola
- 1.4 Fixed network operators in Angola
- 1.4.1 Angola Telecom
- 1.4.2 Fixed wireless operators
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Initial development
- 1.6.2 Overview of the Internet in Angola
- 1.6.3 Broadband market
- 1.6.4 Angola's ISP market
- 1.6.5 Internet access locations
- 1.7 Mobile communications
- 1.7.1 Overview of Angola's mobile market
- 1.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8 Broadcasting
- 1.8.1 Overview of broadcasting in Angola
- 1.8.2 Radio
- 1.8.3 Television
2. BOTSWANA
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Botswana's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historic background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Universal Service and Access Strategy
- 2.3.4 Botswana to develop its own cyber law
- 2.3.5 National ICT policy master plan 'Maitlamo?Enbsp;
- 2.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Botswana
- 2.3.7 Privatisation of Botswana Telecom
- 2.3.8 Interconnection
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Botswana
- 2.4.1 Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Data market
- 2.6.1 Managed data services
- 2.6.2 VSAT networks
- 2.7 Internet market
- 2.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Botswana
- 2.7.2 Botswana's ISP market
- 2.7.3 Broadband
- 2.7.4 VoIP telephony
- 2.8 Convergence
- 2.8.1 Next-Generation Network (NGN)
- 2.8.2 E-commerce
- 2.8.3 E-government
- 2.8.4 Broadcasting
- 2.8.5 Draft National Broadcasting Policy 2003
- 2.8.6 BTV
- 2.8.7 Pay TV
- 2.9 Mobile communications
- 2.9.1 Overview of Botswana's mobile market
- 2.9.2 Regulatory issues
- 2.9.3 Major mobile operators
3. MADAGASCAR
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Madagascar's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Telecommunications reform
- 3.3.2 National ICT Policy
- 3.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of Telecom Malagasy (Telma)
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Madagascar
- 3.4.1 Telecom Malagasy
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Data market
- 3.6.1 Data licensees
- 3.7 Internet and broadband market
- 3.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Madagascar
- 3.7.2 Internet access locations
- 3.7.3 Madagascar's ISP market
- 3.7.4 VoIP
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Madagascar's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.9 Broadcasting market
- 3.9.1 Overview of broadcasting in Madagascar
- 3.10 Forecasts
- 3.10.1 Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
- 3.10.2 Internet user forecast to 2015
- 3.10.3 Mobile market forecast to 2015
4. MALAWI
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Malawi's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Malawi Communications Act 1998
- 4.3.2 ICT Policy
- 4.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Malawi
- 4.3.5 Privatisation of Malawi Telecom
- 4.3.6 Interconnection
- 4.4 Fixed network operator in Malawi
- 4.4.1 Malawi Telecommunications Ltd
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Internet market
- 4.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Malawi
- 4.6.2 Malawi's ISP market
- 4.6.3 VoIP
- 4.7 Mobile communications
- 4.7.1 Overview of Malawi's mobile market
- 4.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 4.8 Broadcasting market
5. MAURITIUS
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Mauritian telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1998
- 5.3.2 Information and Communication Technology Act 2001
- 5.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.4 National Telecommunications Policy (NTP ?E2003, 2004)
- 5.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Mauritius
- 5.3.6 Privatisation of Mauritius Telecom
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Mauritius
- 5.4.1 Mauritius Telecom Group
- 5.4.2 Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd.
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data network infrastructure
- 5.7 Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Mauritius
- 5.7.2 Internet access locations
- 5.7.3 ISP market
- 5.8 Broadband market
- 5.8.1 Overview
- 5.8.2 ADSL
- 5.8.3 NetTV
- 5.8.4 Wireless broadband
- 5.8.5 VoIP
- 5.9 Convergence
- 5.9.1 E-commerce
- 5.9.2 IT incentives
- 5.9.3 Cyber-City Project
- 5.9.4 E-government project
- 5.9.5 Broadcasting market
- 5.10 Mobile communications
- 5.10.1 Overview of the Mauritian mobile market
- 5.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.10.3 3G
6. MOZAMBIQUE
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Mozambique's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Telecommunications Law 1992
- 6.3.2 Draft Telecommunications Bill 2002
- 6.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.4 National Commission on Information
- 6.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Mozambique
- 6.3.6 Privatisation
- 6.3.7 Interconnection
- 6.4 Fixed network operator in Mozambique
- 6.4.1 Telecomunicacoes De Mocambique
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.6 Data market
- 6.6.1 Overview
- 6.7 Internet market
- 6.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Mozambique
- 6.7.2 Internet connectivity
- 6.7.3 Internet access locations
- 6.7.4 E-government
- 6.7.5 Mozambique's ISP market
- 6.7.6 Broadband market
- 6.8 Mobile communications
- 6.8.1 Overview of Mozambique's mobile market
- 6.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.9 Broadcasting
- 6.9.1 Overview of TV and radio broadcasting
7. NAMIBIA
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Namibia's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Communications division
- 7.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3 Post and Telecommunications Bill 1999
- 7.3.4 Draft Communications Bill 2002
- 7.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Namibia
- 7.4 Fixed network operator in Namibia
- 7.4.1 Telecom Namibia Ltd
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.6 Data market
- 7.6.1 Data services
- 7.6.2 ISDN
- 7.6.3 Teleconferencing
- 7.6.4 VSAT networks
- 7.7 Internet market
- 7.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Namibia
- 7.7.2 Internet connectivity
- 7.7.3 Namibia's ISP market
- 7.7.4 Overview of selected ISPs
- 7.7.5 SchoolNet Namibia
- 7.8 Broadband in Namibia
- 7.8.1 Wireless broadband
- 7.9 Content and e-services
- 7.9.1 E-services
- 7.1 Mobile communications
- 7.10.1 Overview of Namibia's mobile market
- 7.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.10.3 Satellite mobile
- 7.11 Broadcasting
- 7.11.1 Broadcasting in Namibia
- 7.11.2 Pay-TV
- 7.11.3 Digital TV
8. ZAMBIA
- 8.1 Key statistics
- 8.2 Telecommunications market
- 8.2.1 Overview of Zambia's telecom market
- 8.3 Regulatory environment
- 8.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1994
- 8.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 8.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 8.3.4 Privatisation of Zamtel
- 8.4 Fixed network operator in Zambia
- 8.4.1 Zambia Telecommunications Ltd (Zamtel)
- 8.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 8.5.1 National telecom network
- 8.5.2 International infrastructure
- 8.6 Internet and Broadband market
- 8.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Zambia
- 8.6.2 Internet access locations
- 8.6.3 Zambia's ISP market
- 8.7 Mobile communications
- 8.7.1 Overview of Zambia's mobile market
- 8.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 8.8 Broadcasting
- 8.8.1 Overview of broadcasting in Zambia
- 8.8.2 Regulatory issues
9. ZIMBABWE
- 9.1 Key statistics
- 9.2 Telecommunications market
- 9.2.1 Overview of Zimbabwe's telecom market
- 9.3 Regulatory environment
- 9.3.1 Sector Reform Policy 1996
- 9.3.2 Posts and Telecommunications Bill 2000
- 9.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 9.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 9.3.5 Privatisation of TelOne and NetOne
- 9.4 Fixed network operators in Zimbabwe
- 9.4.1 TelOne
- 9.4.2 TeleAccess Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
- 9.4.3 Afritell
- 9.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 9.5.1 National telecom network
- 9.5.2 International infrastructure
- 9.6 Data communications
- 9.6.1 Data licensees
- 9.7 Internet market
- 9.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Zimbabwe
- 9.7.2 Internet initiatives
- 9.7.3 Zimbabwe's ISP market
- 9.7.4 Overview of selected ISPs
- 9.7.5 VoIP telephony
- 9.8 Mobile communications
- 9.8.1 Overview of Zimbabwe's mobile market
- 9.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 9.8.3 Satellite mobile
10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 6 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Western Region
1. BENIN
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Benin's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Overview
- 1.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 1.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.4.1 National telecom network
- 1.4.2 International infrastructure
- 1.5 Broadband and Internet market
- 1.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Benin
- 1.5.2 Internet access locations
- 1.5.3 Benin's ISP market
- 1.5.4 Broadband market
- 1.5.5 VoIP
- 1.6 Mobile communications
- 1.6.1 Overview of Benin's mobile market
- 1.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.6.3 Satellite mobile
- 1.7 Broadcasting market
- 1.7.1 Television broadcasting
2. BURKINA FASO
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Burkina Faso's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historic background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 NICI development plan
- 2.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 2.3.5 Market liberalisation
- 2.3.6 Privatisation of Onatel
- 2.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.4.1 National telecom network
- 2.4.2 International infrastructure
- 2.5 Internet market
- 2.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Burkina Faso
- 2.5.2 Internet projects
- 2.5.3 Burkina Faso's ISP market
- 2.6 Mobile communications
- 2.6.1 Overview of Burkina Faso's mobile market
- 2.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7 Broadcasting market
- 2.7.1 Introduction
- 2.7.2 Free-to-air TV
- 2.7.3 Satellite TV
3. COTE D'IVOIRE
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Cote d'Ivoire's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 3.3.3 Regulatory authorities
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of CI-Telecom
- 3.4 Fixed network operators in Cote d'Ivoire
- 3.4.1 CI-Telecom
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 3.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Cote d'Ivoire
- 3.6.2 USAID Leland project
- 3.6.3 Internet access locations
- 3.6.4 ISP market
- 3.6.5 Major ISPs
- 3.6.6 Internet via satellite
- 3.6.7 Broadband
- 3.6.8 VoIP
- 3.6.9 E-commerce
- 3.7 Mobile communications
- 3.7.1 Mobile market overview
- 3.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.8 Broadcasting market
- 3.8.1 Regulatory overview
- 3.8.2 Free to air TV
- 3.8.3 Pay TV
- 3.8.4 Satellite TV
4. GAMBIA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Gambia's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Regulatory framework
- 4.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 4.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation and privatisation
- 4.4 Fixed network operators in Gambia
- 4.4.1 Gambia Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Internet market
- 4.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Gambia
- 4.6.2 Internet connectivity
- 4.6.3 Internet access locations
- 4.6.4 Gambia's ISP market
- 4.6.5 VoIP telephony
- 4.6.6 E-government
- 4.7 Mobile communications
- 4.7.1 Overview of Gambia's mobile market
- 4.7.2 Mobile statistics
- 4.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 4.8 Broadcasting market
- 4.8.1 Television broadcasting in Gambia
5. GHANA
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Ghana's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.2 National Information and Communications Infrastructure Plan 2000 - 2005
- 5.3.3 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 5.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Ghana
- 5.3.5 Privatisation of Ghana Telecom
- 5.3.6 Interconnection
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Ghana
- 5.4.1 Ghana Telecom
- 5.4.2 Western Telesystems Ghana Ltd (Westel)
- 5.4.3 Capital Telecom Ltd
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 Wireless local loop (WLL)
- 5.5.3 The eCARE project
- 5.5.4 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data infrastructure
- 5.6.2 VSAT networks
- 5.7 Broadband and Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Ghana
- 5.7.2 Internet statistics
- 5.7.3 Internet regulations
- 5.7.4 Internet access locations
- 5.7.5 Ghana's ISP market
- 5.7.6 Ghana Internet Exchange Point (GIX)
- 5.7.7 Broadband
- 5.7.8 Internet via satellite
- 5.7.9 VoIP telephony
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Ghana's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Mobile statistics
- 5.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 5.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 5.8.5 Mobile data services
- 5.8.6 Third-generation mobile (3G)
- 5.9 Broadcasting market
- 5.9.1 Television broadcasting in Ghana
- 5.9.2 Satellite TV
- 5.9.3 Pay TV
6. NIGERIA
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Nigeria's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Nigerian Communications Commission Decree (NCCD) 75 of 1992
- 6.3.2 National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 1999
- 6.3.3 Nigerian Communications Act 2003
- 6.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 6.3.5 Proposed new unified licensing regime 2006
- 6.3.6 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.7 Interconnection
- 6.3.8 Telecom sector liberalisation in Nigeria
- 6.3.9 Privatisation of Nitel
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Nigeria
- 6.4.1 Market analysis ?E2006
- 6.4.2 Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (Nitel)
- 6.4.3 Globacom Ltd
- 6.4.4 VGC Communications
- 6.4.5 National Long-Distance Operators (LDOs)
- 6.5 Private fixed wireless operators
- 6.5.1 Awakening interest in WLL
- 6.5.2 Cell Communications Ltd (Cellcom)
- 6.5.3 Intercellular Nigeria Ltd
- 6.5.4 Mobitel Nigeria Ltd
- 6.5.5 Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd (MLTL)
- 6.5.6 Reliance Telecommunications Ltd
- 6.5.7 Starcomms Ltd
- 6.5.8 Sirius Wireless Ltd
- 6.5.9 Bourdex Telecommunications
- 6.6 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.6.1 Continued massive investment required to meet demand
- 6.6.2 National telecom network
- 6.6.3 Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
- 6.6.4 International infrastructure
- 6.7 Data market
- 6.7.1 Overview
- 6.7.2 Frame relay
- 6.7.3 VSAT networks
- 6.8 Internet market
- 6.8.1 Overview of Nigeria's Internet market
- 6.8.2 Access locations
- 6.8.3 Nigerian Internet Group (NIG)
- 6.8.4 Nigeria's ISP market
- 6.8.5 Selected ISPs
- 6.8.6 VoIP telephony
- 6.9 Broadband market
- 6.9.1 ADSL
- 6.9.2 Wireless broadband
- 6.9.3 Internet via satellite
- 6.9.4 Broadband Powerline
- 6.10 Convergence
- 6.10.1 Broadcasting market
- 6.10.2 Interactive TV (iTV)
- 6.10.3 Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
- 6.10.4 E-commerce
- 6.10.5 E-government
- 6.11 Mobile communications
- 6.11.1 Overview of Nigeria's mobile market
- 6.11.2 Regulatory issues
- 6.11.3 Major mobile operators
- 6.11.4 Jigawa State regional GSM network
- 6.11.5 Satellite mobile
- 6.11.6 Mobile banking
7. SENEGAL
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Senegal's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Telcom sector reform
- 7.3.2 Telecommunications Act 2001
- 7.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 7.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Senegal
- 7.3.6 Privatisation of Sonatel
- 7.4 Fixed network operators in Senegal
- 7.4.1 Sonatel
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.6 Internet market
- 7.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Senegal
- 7.6.2 Internet connectivity
- 7.6.3 World Links for Development (WorLD)
- 7.6.4 Senegal's ISP market
- 7.6.5 VoIP telephony
- 7.7 Broadband market
- 7.7.1 Internet via satellite
- 7.7.2 ADSL
- 7.8 Convergence
- 7.8.1 Broadcasting
- 7.8.2 Triple-Play
- 7.9 Mobile communications
- 7.9.1 Overview of Senegal's mobile market
- 7.9.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.9.3 Manobi's GIS system
- 7.10 Forecasting
- 7.10.1 Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
- 7.10.2 Internet user forecast to 2015
- 7.10.3 Mobile market forecast to 2015
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 7 - Middle East - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
1. BAHRAIN
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Bahrain's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Background
- 1.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Bahrain
- 1.3.4 Interconnect
- 1.3.5 Access
- 1.3.6 Number portability
- 1.3.7 Carrier preselection
- 1.4 Fixed network operators in Bahrain
- 1.4.1 Bahrain telecomunications company (Batelco)
- 1.4.2 Alternative operators
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview
- 1.6.2 Broadband overview
- 1.6.3 ADSL
- 1.6.4 Wireless broadband
- 1.7 Convergence
- 1.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 1.7.2 VoIP
- 1.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Bahrain's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 1.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 1.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 1.8.6 Mobile data services
2. IRAN
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Iran's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Background
- 2.3.2 The fourth five-year development plan (2005 ?E2010)
- 2.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Iran
- 2.4.1 Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI)
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 2.6.1 Overview
- 2.6.2 ADSL
- 2.6.3 Wireless Broadband
- 2.7 Convergence
- 2.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 2.7.2 VoIP
- 2.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 2.7.4 Satellite TV
- 2.8 Mobile communications
- 2.8.1 Overview of Iran's mobile market
- 2.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 2.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 2.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 2.8.5 Mobile data services
3. IRAQ
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Iraq's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Background
- 3.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Iraq
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Iraq
- 3.4.1 Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company (ITPC)
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telephone network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 3.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 3.6.1 Overview
- 3.6.2 Wireless broadband
- 3.7 Convergence
- 3.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 3.7.2 Broadcasting market overview
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Iraq's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 3.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 3.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 3.8.5 Other mobile operators
- 3.8.6 Mobile voice services
- 3.8.7 Mobile data
4. ISRAEL
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Israel's telecom market
- 4.2.2 Market analysis 2006
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.2 Privatisation of Bezeq
- 4.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Israel
- 4.3.4 Licensing of VoIP / VoB
- 4.3.5 Interconnect
- 4.3.6 Number portability (NP)
- 4.3.7 Universal Service Obligation (USO)
- 4.4 Fixed network operators in Israel
- 4.4.1 Overview of operators
- 4.4.2 Bezeq
- 4.4.3 HOT Telecom
- 4.4.4 Bezeq International
- 4.4.5 Barak ITC Ltd
- 4.4.6 Golden Lines / 012 Telecom
- 4.4.7 NetVision
- 4.4.8 Internet Gold
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 4.5.4 Wholesaling
- 4.6 Broadband market
- 4.6.1 Overview
- 4.6.2 Israel's ISP market
- 4.6.3 Cable modems
- 4.6.4 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 4.6.5 WiFi
- 4.6.6 WiMAX
- 4.7 Convergence
- 4.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 4.7.2 Triple play models
- 4.7.3 VoIP
- 4.7.4 Overview of Israel's broadcasting market
- 4.7.5 Cable TV
- 4.7.6 Digital cable TV
- 4.7.7 Satellite TV
- 4.7.8 IPTV
- 4.8 Mobile communications
- 4.8.1 Overview of Israel's mobile market
- 4.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 4.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 4.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 4.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 4.8.6 Mobile data services
- 4.8.7 Mobile content and applications
5. JORDAN
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Jordan's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Background
- 5.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Jordan
- 5.3.4 Privatisation
- 5.3.5 Interconnect
- 5.3.6 Carrier preselection
- 5.4 Fixed network operator in Jordan
- 5.4.1 Jordan Telecom
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.5.3 Wholesaling
- 5.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 5.6.1 Overview
- 5.6.2 ISP market
- 5.6.3 Broadband market overview
- 5.7 Convergence
- 5.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 5.7.2 VoIP
- 5.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Jordan's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 5.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 5.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 5.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 5.8.6 Mobile data services
- 5.8.7 Mobile content and applications
6. KUWAIT
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Kuwait's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.3 Privatisation of Mobile Telecommunications Co
- 6.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.4.1 National telecom network
- 6.4.2 International infrastructure
- 6.4.3 Infrastructure developments
- 6.5 Broadband and Internet market
- 6.5.1 Overview
- 6.5.2 ISP market
- 6.5.3 ADSL
- 6.5.4 Wireless broadband
- 6.6 Convergence
- 6.6.1 Overview of media convergence
- 6.6.2 Broadcasting overview
- 6.6.3 Satellite-based digital pay TV developments
- 6.7 Mobile communications
- 6.7.1 Overview of Kuwait's mobile market
- 6.7.2 Regulatory issues
- 6.7.3 Mobile technologies
- 6.7.4 Major mobile operators
- 6.7.5 Mobile voice services
- 6.7.6 Mobile data services
- 6.7.7 Mobile content and applications
7. LEBANON
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Lebanon's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Background
- 7.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Lebanon
- 7.3.4 Privatisation
- 7.3.5 Interconnect
- 7.4 Fixed network operator in Lebanon
- 7.4.1 Ogero Telecom
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 7.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Data service providers
- 7.6.3 ISP market
- 7.6.4 Broadband market overview
- 7.6.5 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- 7.6.6 Cable modems
- 7.6.7 Wireless broadband
- 7.7 Convergence
- 7.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 7.7.2 Triple play
- 7.7.3 VoIP
- 7.7.4 Overview of Lebanon's broadcasting market
- 7.8 Mobile communications
- 7.8.1 Overview of Lebanon's mobile market
- 7.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 7.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 7.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 7.8.5 Mobile data services
8. OMAN
- 8.1 Key statistics
- 8.2 Telecommunications market
- 8.2.1 Overview of Oman's telecom market
- 8.3 Regulatory environment
- 8.3.1 Background
- 8.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 8.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Oman
- 8.3.4 Privatisation
- 8.3.5 Interconnect
- 8.3.6 Number Portability
- 8.4 Fixed network operator in Oman
- 8.4.1 Oman Telecommunications Company (OmanTel)
- 8.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 8.5.1 National telecom network
- 8.5.2 International infrastructure
- 8.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Leased lines
- 8.6.3 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 8.6.4 Wireless broadband
- 8.7 Convergence
- 8.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 8.7.2 Overview of broadcasting market
- 8.8 Mobile communications
- 8.8.1 Overview of Oman's mobile market
- 8.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 8.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 8.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 8.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 8.8.6 Mobile data services
- 8.8.7 Mobile content and applications
9. QATAR
- 9.1 Key statistics
- 9.2 Telecommunications market
- 9.2.1 Overview of Qatar's telecom market
- 9.3 Regulatory environment
- 9.3.1 Background
- 9.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 9.3.3 Privatisation
- 9.4 Fixed network operator in Qatar
- 9.4.1 Q-Tel
- 9.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 9.5.1 National telecom network
- 9.5.2 International infrastructure
- 9.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 ADSL broadband
- 9.6.3 Wireless Broadband
- 9.7 Convergence
- 9.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 9.7.2 IPTV
- 9.7.3 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- 9.7.4 Overview of Qatar's broadcasting market
- 9.7.5 Al Jazeera
- 9.8 Mobile communications
- 9.8.1 Overview of Qatar's mobile market
- 9.8.2 Mobile technologies
- 9.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 9.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 9.8.5 Mobile data services
- 9.8.6 Mobile content and applications
10. SAUDI ARABIA
- 10.1 Key statistics
- 10.2 Telecommunications market
- 10.2.1 Overview of Saudi Arabia's telecom market
- 10.2.2 Market analysis 2005 ?E2006
- 10.3 Regulatory environment
- 10.3.1 Background
- 10.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 10.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Saudi Arabia
- 10.3.4 Privatisation
- 10.3.5 Interconnect and access
- 10.3.6 Number portability
- 10.3.7 Universal service
- 10.4 Fixed network operator in Saudi Arabia
- 10.4.1 Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
- 10.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 10.5.1 National telecom network
- 10.5.2 International infrastructure
- 10.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 10.6 Data market
- 10.6.1 Overview
- 10.6.2 Leased lines
- 10.6.3 Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT)
- 10.7 Broadband and Internet market
- 10.7.1 Overview
- 10.7.2 ISP market
- 10.7.3 Broadband market overview
- 10.7.4 DSL
- 10.7.5 Wireless broadband
- 10.8 Convergence
- 10.8.1 Overview of media convergence
- 10.8.2 Overview of the broadcasting market
- 10.9 Mobile communications
- 10.9.1 Overview of Saudi Arabia's mobile market
- 10.9.2 Regulatory issues
- 10.9.3 Mobile technologies
- 10.9.4 Major mobile operators
- 10.9.5 Mobile voice services
- 10.9.6 Mobile data services
- 10.9.7 Mobile applications
11. SYRIA
- 11.1 Key statistics
- 11.2 Telecommunications market
- 11.2.1 Overview of Syria's telecom market
- 11.3 Regulatory environment
- 11.3.1 Background
- 11.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 11.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Syria
- 11.3.4 Interconnect
- 11.4 Fixed network operator in Syria
- 11.4.1 Syrian Telecommunication Establishment (STE)
- 11.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 11.5.1 National telecom network
- 11.5.2 International infrastructure
- 11.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 11.6.1 Overview
- 11.6.2 ISP market
- 11.6.3 Broadband market overview
- 11.7 Convergence
- 11.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 11.7.2 Overview of Syria's broadcasting market
- 11.8 Mobile communications
- 11.8.1 Overview of Syria's mobile market
- 11.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 11.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 11.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 11.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 11.8.6 Mobile data services
12. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- 12.1 Key statistics
- 12.2 Telecommunications market
- 12.2.1 Overview of UAE's telecom market
- 12.2.2 Market analysis 2006
- 12.3 Regulatory environment
- 12.3.1 Background
- 12.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 12.3.3 Liberalisation
- 12.4 Fixed network operator in UAE
- 12.4.1 Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat)
- 12.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 12.5.1 National telecom network
- 12.5.2 Infrastructure developments
- 12.5.3 International infrastructure
- 12.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 12.6.1 Overview
- 12.6.2 Internet access locations
- 12.6.3 ISP market
- 12.6.4 Broadband market overview
- 12.6.5 Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 12.6.6 Cable modems
- 12.6.7 Wireless broadband
- 12.7 Convergence
- 12.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 12.7.2 VoIP
- 12.7.3 Broadcasting Overview
- 12.7.4 Digital TV
- 12.7.5 Internet economy
- 12.8 Mobile communications
- 12.8.1 Overview of UAE's mobile market
- 12.8.2 Mobile technologies
- 12.8.3 Mobile voice services
- 12.8.4 Mobile data services
- 12.8.5 Mobile content and applications
13. YEMEN
- 13.1 Key statistics
- 13.2 Telecommunications market
- 13.2.1 Overview of Yemen's telecom market
- 13.3 Regulatory environment
- 13.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 13.3.2 Telecom sector liberalisation in Yemen
- 13.3.3 Privatisation
- 13.4 Fixed network operators in Yemen
- 13.4.1 TeleYemen
- 13.4.2 Public Telecommunications Corporation (PTC)
- 13.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 13.5.1 National telecom network
- 13.5.2 International infrastructure
- 13.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 13.6.1 Overview
- 13.6.2 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) broadband
- 13.7 Mobile communications
- 13.7.1 Overview of Yemen's mobile market
- 13.7.2 Regulatory issues
- 13.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 13.7.4 Mobile voice services
- 13.7.5 Mobile data services
