Hailed as the last true telecoms greenfield in Asia, Myanmar’s communications sector has radically evolved in recent years. An impressive number of international companies – a total of 91 – competed for two operating licenses in 2013. Telecommunications development remains a fundamental pillar in the evolution of Myanmar’s economy, and it supports the development of the other sectors,...
Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Myanmar 2016
Many have hailed Myanmar’s recent economic, political and social restructuring as ground breaking, and for good reason. In a relatively short period the country’s economy has gone from being largely isolated to being a focal point for foreign investment.
Increased investment in communications infrastructure aimed at achieving nationwide broadband coverage is under way in Thailand.
Articles & Analysis | Telecoms operator growth boosts competition in Peru from The Report: Peru 2016
Peru’s economic growth in recent years has spurred many changes to the country’s telecommunications sector. Traditional operators are being challenged by newcomers and preparing for the entrance of new low-cost players. Meanwhile private investment is being deployed into 4G network infrastructure across the country in response to the rising...
Articles & Analysis | Mobile virtual network operators increase competition in Peru from The Report: Peru 2016
Besides the high levels of competition resulting from an increasingly crowded market, the Peruvian telecommunications sector is about to experience further change by the expected entrance of one or more mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) in the near future. One thing is certain: any additional player to the market would have a difficult...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Gonzalo Ruiz, President, OSIPTEL: Interview from The Report: Peru 2016
What impact will the ban on locked mobile phones have in terms of operator mobility among users?