With high bandwidth, coverage and network reliability, Tunisia’s telecoms infrastructure is well developed, particularly by regional North African standards, though competition is low in some segments, leading to high prices for international calls. However, following the launch of a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in 2015 and the completion of a new undersea cable the previous year,...
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Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Tunisia 2016
Tunisia has been going through a watershed period in its modern history, with the revolution of 2011 bringing much-needed change and reform. While the country has avoided much of the instability of the wider region, it has nonetheless undergone a spell of turbulence, testing the country’s newly found democratic bonds.
Articles & Analysis | 4G in Thailand presents opportunities in telecoms and IT from The Report: Thailand 2016
In late 2015 two 4G auctions were held in Thailand and three companies, Advanced Info Service (AIS), True and newcomer Jasmine International, were awarded spectrum. With $6.4bn in bids, and an additional player being added to the market, the exercise was seen as a great success. The government will receive a considerable influx of funds, while...
Articles & Analysis | New products, services and technology for telecoms and IT in Thailand from The Report: Thailand 2016
The Thai telecoms sector is transforming in a comprehensive way. Auctions were held in late 2015 that will bring new and powerful technology to the market, introduce much-needed competition to the sector and finally end the problematic concession system, which has created uncertainty and may have discouraged some investment. It is not clear...
Articles & Analysis | Digital infrastructure in Thailand is improving from The Report: Thailand 2016
With the introduction of nationwide 4G services following the late 2015 spectrum auctions, the IT sector in Thailand received a significant boost. Improved connectivity is increasing usage and helping the development of electronic products and services. In particular, an e-commerce boom is gaining steam (see analysis). More local app...
Articles & Analysis | Rapid expansion for e-commerce in Thailand from The Report: Thailand 2016
E-commerce in Thailand is growing rapidly and is set to become a main driver of internet development. To a great extent, 4G is responsible for the transformation, as it will be bringing faster connectivity to a large, nationwide pool of consumers. Estimates place e-commerce spending growth over the next five years at 18.2%. The subsector is...