Four main mobile operators and two fixed-line players cater to subscribers in a market that – like much of the emerging world – is seeing slowing subscriber growth and price cuts encourage a shift towards new value-added services. Delays by government agencies were cited as the biggest problem facing mobile operators, particularly in terms of getting permission to build infrastructure....
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Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: South Africa 2014
In April 2014 South Africans celebrated the 20th anniversary of both the end of apartheid and the creation of the modern Republic of South Africa. These two events highlight just how far South Africa has come in the past two decades, during which the nation’s numerous assets have contributed to its rise as one of Africa’s leading economic and diplomatic players.
Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Egypt 2014
The Egyptian telecoms sector is one of the most dynamic parts of the country’s economy, having weathered the economic slowdown over the past few years. Following the approval of a new universal licence in September 2014, the sector is set to see significant changes: a new mobile operator will be launched by legacy telco Telecom Egypt, the fixed-line market will be opened to mobile companies,...
For millennia Egypt has been one of the most strategically important places on earth, and often one of its most culturally influential. Despite significant structural issues and the political instability of the past few years, it remains a country of great regional and global importance.
Les efforts visant à accélérer le développement numérique du Gabon ont été intensifiés au mois d’octobre, avec l’octroi par les autorités d’un contrat portant sur la mise en place du premier réseau par fibre optique transnational du pays, attendu de longue date.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Haslina Taib, CEO, BAG Networks from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
In which specific niches within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector do local companies have the potential to expand?