ICT

A new deal between local telecommunications firms and the Turkish government is expected to see the introduction of a new 4G network in Turkey by 2016. This move has been hotly anticipated by telecoms operators, as they will be able to expand their services and offer new products that take advantage of the improved network speeds.

The regulator of Bahrain’s telecommunications sector recently announced plans to unlock additional radio spectrum to improve speed and availability, news that has been much welcomed by sector players. However, how the bands will be allocated and to whom has not been made clear.

Une vague de projets est prévue dans le secteur des télécommunications en Tunisie, et le pays se rapproche des objectifs fixés dans le programme d’expansion. Afin de faciliter un accès accru aux services, les promoteurs immobiliers et les opérateurs des télécoms seront bientôt obligés de s’assurer que les projets de construction incluent les infrastructures nécessaires pour accueillir des fibres optiques.

High-speed internet services should act as a key driver in Brunei Darussalam’s bid to attract investment and transform itself into a knowledge-based economy, although industry experts say further regulatory reform will accelerate ICT uptake and boost penetration.

More than 40 telecoms giants from around the globe are vying for the opportunity to access Myanmar’s untapped market following a government invitation in January to submit expressions of interest (EoIs). Myanmar’s low penetration rates and large population are already generating high interest among industry players, as is the recently-announced investigation into corruption at the Telecoms Ministry.

A pesar de la falta de infraestructura física que acusa Colombia, el sector de las telecomunicaciones se prepara para un período de crecimiento sin precedentes respaldado por la tan esperada subasta del espectro 4G.