Kenya is one of the economic and political heavyweights of East Africa. Despite recent security issues, it is recording strong economic growth and maintaining its leading position in the region. Recent discoveries of new oil, gas and water reserves and a young population give further cause for optimism, and the government is working to put the right policies into place to maximise the country’s potential.
With a population of 39.5m, concentrated along a narrow strip of coastline, along with comparatively high rates of consumption and a push for investment in fibre backbone infrastructure, Algeria offers significant potential for telecoms operators.
The launch of 3G services at the end of 2013 and Algérie Telecom’s ongoing efforts to roll out fibre have opened the way for telecoms and other ICT operators to offer a range of value-added services. The expansion in internet services is providing opportunities for equipment providers and local content producers, including a new generation of...
The state-owned fixed-line monopoly holder Algérie Telecom (AT) is in the midst of a major roll-out of fibre optic cabling, with a view to bolstering internet access and speeds. The firm is working with the authorities on plans to bring fibre directly to new homes, allowing for much faster access as well as the provision of a range of...
With a population of 39.5m, concentrated along a narrow strip of coastline, along with comparatively high rates of consumption and a push for investment in fibre backbone infrastructure, Algeria offers significant potential for telecoms operators. Since the launch of 3G mobile internet services in 2013, operators have continued to roll out 3G networks across the country, with one aiming to...
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