While consumers are due to see more affordable access to mobile and internet services as foreign firms enter the market, local telecoms licence holders Myanmar Post and Telecommunication (MPT) and Yatanarpon Teleport (YTP) face strong competition, and must use every advantage to retain a profitable market share.
How can citizens in Myanmar be encouraged to adopt new communication technologies? What steps are being taken to boost internet uptake?
Recent reforms have focused on developing better ICT infrastructure. How do you foresee these changes having an impact on the wider economy?
In 2013 two new international telecoms players entered Myanmar, providing the modern and affordable services necessary to bring the country into the 21st century. Every other industry will feel the effect of added connectivity and telecoms penetration, opening a plethora of avenues for different products. However, Myanmar’s telecoms sector...
Since the alleviation of sanctions Myanmar has seen the entrance of many international companies. What incentives are in place to attract foreign investors interested in the ICT sector?
In 2014 Myanmar’s IT industry will see an explosion of activity that promises to transform almost every other sector of the economy over the coming years. Yet experience and training are severely lacking at present, and education will need to catch up quickly with the rush of technology if the country is to take full advantage of the trend.
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