Articles & Analysis | The next generation: Waiting for regulatory approval to move forward from The Report: Algeria 2012
The telecommunications market in Algeria is set to see significant gains with the introduction of third-generation (3G) services in 2012. The launch of this much-anticipated technology is set to create a number of new opportunities for operators to expand revenue sources and satisfy growing consumer demand for high-capacity data networks. As...
Articles & Analysis | Opportunities come online: The sector is growing within a defined structure from The Report: Algeria 2012
Despite its considerable population size, internet usage in Algeria remains low. With only 1m internet subscribers in a population of over 37m as of mid-2012, the sector demonstrates attractive expansion prospects. Both the government and key industry participants have demonstrated commitments towards developing the sector in line with growing...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Nasser Marafih, CEO, Qtel from The Report: Algeria 2012
To what extent do you expect further consolidation between mobile operators in regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)?
Articles & Analysis | Creating space: Expansion continues following deregulation and technology gains from The Report: Algeria 2012
Since the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2000, Algeria has become one of the highest teledensity markets on the African continent. With a mobile penetration rate nearing 100% and a fixed-line segment at 8% and growing, the sector is on a steady rise with numerous growth opportunities. While the fixed-line segment is controlled by...