With an overall population density of only two people per square mile, and 40% of the nation living nomadically, providing 3G services has been more challenging than in other countries. However, as of December 2012, 3G services became available in all provinces. With 27% of the population under the age of 15 and a GDP that grew 15.7% per capita in 2011, the number of 3G users is expected to...
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Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Mongolia 2013
The mobile telephony market in Mongolia is fast maturing, with expanding 2G and 3G coverage set to drive up connections and penetration surpassing 100% by the end of the year.
The information and communications technology (ICT) sector has been boosted in recent months by measures to enhance local online content and implement e-bidding systems for investors. However, technological glitches during the elections in June have highlighted issues with internet coverage.
Economic update | Mongolia: Ringing the changes
26 Mar 2012
Underlining the rapid evolution under way in Mongolia's telecommunications sector, the state-run, land-line telecoms provider is cutting back while the main mobile players are introducing new features and announcing major international partnerships.
Articles & Analysis | Research party: Content development is among the priorities in the coming years from The Report: Mongolia 2012
Along with public sector support for its technology sector, Mongolia has a population with an increasing level of disposable income and a mind to try new technologies, if the rapid take-up in the mobile telephony market is any indication. One of the biggest limiting factors for the sector in the future is the national broadband network, which is...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to O. Batchuluun, President and CEO, Telecom Mongolia from The Report: Mongolia 2012
What opportunities exist for the Mongolian fixed-line telephony industry in the future?