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2006 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Africa (Geographic Reports)
Product Type: Market Research Report Publication Date: Mar 21, 2006
 
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SUMMARY

With over 790 pages of research, BuddeComm's 2006 Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband in Africa - Geographic series contains a comprehensive analysis of the telecoms industry and the companies involved in it.

This research is divided into the following volumes:

  • Volume 1 - Central and Eastern Regions (Cameroon, Democratic Republic Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
  • Volume 2 - North Africa (Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia).
  • Volume 3 - Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe).
  • Volume 4 - West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal).
  • . Volume 5 - Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland
  • Volume 6 - Overviews and Telecommunications Companies in Africa

Executive Summary

All sectors of Africa's telecom markets continue to be among the fastest growing in the world, thanks largely to the rapid take-up of mobile phones and roll-out of networks. With fixed-line and Internet penetration at little more than 3% and mobile penetration at around 15%, enormous opportunities continue to exist for telecommunications service providers, equipment vendors and investors. Africa needs to invest US$11 billion per year over a 10-year period to reach its target of 10% teledensity by the year 2010. The private sector is expected to be the key player in the financing of telecommunications development in the region. Many African countries are undergoing sectoral reform and massive amounts of foreign investment are flowing in as privatisation and liberalisation are progressively being introduced. More than one-third of all state telcos have already privatised and several more are set to undergo privatisation in the near future. Nigeria and Kenya, two of the biggest markets on the continent, have had difficulties with the privatisation of their national telcos in 2005 which could lead to particularly attractive opportunities for investors in 2006. Regional and international players continued to jostle for positions in Africa's lucrative mobile market throughout 2005, and 2006 is likely to see more consolidation. Particularly remarkable is the influx of Middle Eastern capital. There are now more than 120 mobile networks in operation in Africa, compared with 33 in 1995. The number of mobile phones quickly outnumbered fixed lines in most African countries, and mobile users now constitute around 85% of all African telephone subscribers - a higher ratio than on any other continent. Other wireless solutions are also used to serve as substitutes for inadequate fixed-line infrastructure and Internet access. New mobile and fixed operating licenses will become available in several key markets in 2006. The convergence of fixed and mobile networks and services will continue to dominate the market with new licensees gaining combination licences with the ability to operate both wired and wireless systems. Africa's mobile networks are playing an increasing role in the delivery of data and saw their data revenues increasing by between 20% and 100% in 2005, even though much of the data traffic consists of Short Message Service (SMS) at this stage. The first 3G mobile systems have been launched in Africa with several more scheduled for 2006. They are expected to play an increasing role in the provision of Internet services, and several mobile operators have already established themselves as ISPs. The number of African countries offering commercial ADSL services reached 21 at the end of 2005. The liberalisation of VoIP telephony across the continent continues and will have a significant impact on the market moving into 2006, triggering a much needed reduction of the traditionally high telecommunication costs in Africa. Several countries in Africa have embarked on major initiatives to roll out Internet Protocol (IP)-based Next Generation Networks (NGN) which will enable them to cost-effectively deliver converged voice, data and video services under so-called triple-play models, including VoIP, Internet access and Broadband TV. WiMAX technology will enable Africa to leapfrog to wireless NGNs. Six African countries are already deploying WiMAX systems, with Mauritius becoming the world's first country with a nationwide network. In 2006 the ring around Africa with fibre optic submarine cables will be closed, allowing traffic to be routed between African countries, to Europe and the Pacific. Partners in the cable projects have come under scrutiny for monopolistic pricing, which may lead to lower access prices in the future. Africa's combined international Internet bandwidth is projected to rise tenfold to more than 6Gb/s over the five years to 2006. By early 2005 it stood at close to 5Gb/s. Convergence of Telecoms and Media is starting to happen in Africa with at least four countries currently trialing or planning to introduce Triple-Play services.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2006 Telecoms in Africa

Central and Eastern Regions

1. CAMEROON

  • 1.1Key statistics
  • 1.2Telecommunications market
    • 1.2.1Overview of Cameroon's telecom market
  • 1.3Regulatory environment
    • 1.3.1Sector reorganisation and liberalisation
    • 1.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 1.3.3Privatisation of Camtel
  • 1.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 1.4.1National and international
  • 1.5Major fixed-line players in Cameroon
    • 1.5.1Camtel
    • 1.5.2Pastel
  • 1.6Data market
    • 1.6.1Data network
    • 1.6.2VSAT networks
  • 1.7Internet market
    • 1.7.1Overview of the Internet in Cameroon
    • 1.7.2Internet access locations
    • 1.7.3Cameroon's ISP market
  • 1.8Mobile communications
    • 1.8.1Overview of Cameroon's mobile market
    • 1.8.2Major mobile operators
    • 1.8.3Satellite mobile
  • 1.9Broadcasting market

2. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

  • 2.1Key statistics
  • 2.2Telecommunications market
    • 2.2.1Overview of DRC's telecom market
  • 2.3Regulatory environment
    • 2.3.1Overview
    • 2.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 2.3.3Competition in the telecom sector
    • 2.3.4Privatisation of OCPT
  • 2.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 2.4.1National and international
  • 2.5Internet market
    • 2.5.1Overview of the Internet in DRC
    • 2.5.2Internet access locations
    • 2.5.3ISP market
  • 2.6Mobile communications
    • 2.6.1Market overview
    • 2.6.2Major mobile operators
  • 2.7Broadcasting market
    • 2.7.1Television and radio broadcasting in DRC

3. ETHIOPIA

  • 3.1Key statistics
  • 3.2Telecommunications market
    • 3.2.1Overview of Ethiopia's telecom market
  • 3.3Regulatory environment
    • 3.3.1Regulatory authority
    • 3.3.2Telecom service licences
    • 3.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation
    • 3.3.4Privatisation of Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
  • 3.4Fixed network operator in Ethiopia
    • 3.4.1Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
  • 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 3.5.1National telecom network
    • 3.5.2International communications links
  • 3.6Data market
    • 3.6.1Digital Data Network
    • 3.6.2PADISnet
    • 3.6.3VSAT networks
  • 3.7Internet and Broadband market
    • 3.7.1Overview of Ethiopia's Internet market
    • 3.7.2National connectivity
    • 3.7.3Internet regulatory issues
    • 3.7.4Internet access locations
    • 3.7.5ISP market
    • 3.7.6Direcway broadband satellite network
  • 3.8Mobile communications
    • 3.8.1Overview of Ethiopia's mobile market
    • 3.8.2Major mobile operators
    • 3.8.3Satellite mobile
  • 3.9Broadcasting market
    • 3.9.1Regulatory overview
    • 3.9.2Free to air TV
    • 3.9.3Satellite TV

4. KENYA

  • 4.1Key statistics
  • 4.2Telecommunications market
    • 4.2.1Overview of Kenya's telecom market
  • 4.3Regulatory environment
    • 4.3.1Kenya Communications Act 1998
    • 4.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 4.3.3Tariff regulation
    • 4.3.4Foreign ownership
    • 4.3.5Number portability
    • 4.3.6Telecom sector liberalisation in Kenya
  • 4.4Fixed network operator in Kenya
    • 4.4.1Telkom Kenya Ltd
  • 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 4.5.1National telecom network
    • 4.5.2Kenya Data Networks (KDN)
    • 4.5.3Kenya Light and Power Company (KPLC)
    • 4.5.4Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
    • 4.5.5International infrastructure
  • 4.6Data market
    • 4.6.1Overview
  • 4.7Internet market
    • 4.7.1Overview of the Internet in Kenya
    • 4.7.2Internet access locations
    • 4.7.3Internet backbone
    • 4.7.4Kenya Internet exchange point
    • 4.7.5Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC)
    • 4.7.6Kenya's ISP market
    • 4.7.7Broadband in Kenya
    • 4.7.8VoIP telephony
    • 4.7.9Triple Play
  • 4.8Mobile communications
    • 4.8.1Overview of Kenya's mobile market
    • 4.8.2Interconnection
    • 4.8.3International gateways
    • 4.8.4Mobile number portability (MNP)
    • 4.8.5Equipment Identification Register (EIR)
    • 4.8.6Major mobile operators
    • 4.8.7Mobile voice services
    • 4.8.8Mobile data services
  • 4.9Broadcasting market
    • 4.9.1Regulatory overview
    • 4.9.2Free-to-air TV
    • 4.9.3Pay TV

5. TANZANIA

  • 5.1Key statistics
  • 5.2Telecommunications market
    • 5.2.1Overview of Tanzania's telecom market
  • 5.3Regulatory environment
    • 5.3.1Background
    • 5.3.2National Telecommunications Policy 1997
    • 5.3.3National ICT Policy 2003
    • 5.3.4New regulatory framework 2005
    • 5.3.5Regulatory authority
    • 5.3.6Telecom sector liberalisation in Tanzania
    • 5.3.7Privatisation of Tanzania Telecom
  • 5.4Fixed network operators in Tanzania
    • 5.4.1Tanzania Telecommunications Co Ltd
    • 5.4.2Zanzibar Telecommunications Corporation
  • 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 5.5.1National telecom network
    • 5.5.2International infrastructure
  • 5.6Data market
    • 5.6.1Data operators
    • 5.6.2VSAT networks
  • 5.7Internet market
    • 5.7.1Overview of the Internet in Tanzania
    • 5.7.2Internet access locations
    • 5.7.3Tanzania's ISP market
    • 5.7.4Broadband
    • 5.7.5VoIP telephony
  • 5.8Mobile communications
    • 5.8.1Overview of Tanzania's mobile market
    • 5.8.2Major mobile operators
  • 5.9Broadcasting market
    • 5.9.1Television broadcasting in Tanzania
    • 5.9.2Public TV broadcasters
    • 5.9.3Private TV broadcasters

6. UGANDA

  • 6.1Key statistics
  • 6.2Telecommunications market
    • 6.2.1Overview of Uganda's telecom market
  • 6.3Regulatory environment
    • 6.3.1Background
    • 6.3.2Telecommunications policy 1996
    • 6.3.3Uganda communications act 1997
    • 6.3.4Regulatory authority
    • 6.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Uganda
    • 6.3.6Privatisation of Uganda Telecom
    • 6.3.7New competition framework 2005
  • 6.4Fixed network operators in Uganda
    • 6.4.1Uganda Telecom Ltd
    • 6.4.2MTN Uganda Ltd
  • 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 6.5.1National telecom network
    • 6.5.2International infrastructure
  • 6.6Data market
    • 6.6.1Data infrastructure
  • 6.7Internet market
    • 6.7.1Overview of the Internet in Uganda
    • 6.7.2Uganda Internet Exchange Point (UiXP)
    • 6.7.3Internet access locations
    • 6.7.4Internet initiatives
    • 6.7.5Uganda's ISP market
    • 6.7.6Overview of selected ISPs
  • 6.8Broandband market
    • 6.8.1VoIP telephony
  • 6.9Convergence
    • 6.9.1E-commerce
    • 6.9.2E-government
    • 6.9.3Broadcasting
  • 6.10Mobile communications
    • 6.10.1Overview of Uganda's mobile market
    • 6.10.2Major mobile operators
    • 6.10.3Satellite mobile

7. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - Legal status of telecoms services in Ethiopia
  • Exhibit 2 - The CCK coup of 2005
  • Exhibit 3 - Texting elephants
  • Exhibit 4 - Licences issued as at 2004
  • Exhibit 5 - VSAT users
  • Exhibit 6 - Licensed ISPs in Uganda
    • Table 1 - Country statistics Cameroon - 2004
    • Table 2 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 3 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 4 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 7 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 8 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 9 - Internet host computers - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 10 - Mobile subscribers by operator and market share - September 2005
    • Table 11 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 12 - Country statistics Democratic Republic of Congo - 2004
    • Table 13 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 14 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 15 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 16 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 17 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 18 - Fixed telephone lines and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 19 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 20 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 21 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 22 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 23 - Country statistics Ethiopia - 2004
    • Table 24 - Telephone network statistics - June 2005
    • Table 25 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 26 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 27 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 28 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 29 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 30 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 31 - Internet subscribers - 2002 - 2005
    • Table 32 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 33 - Mobile subscribers - 1999 - 2005
    • Table 34 - Country statistics Kenya - 2005
    • Table 35 - Telephone network statistics - June 2005
    • Table 36 - Internet provider statistics - June 2005
    • Table 37 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 38 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 39 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 40 - Fixed lines in service and annual change - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 41 - Internet users and annual change - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 42 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 43 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 44 - Mobile subscribers and annual change - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 45 - Country statistics Tanzania - 2004
    • Table 46 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 47 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 48 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 49 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 50 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 51 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 52 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 53 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 54 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 55 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 56 - Country statistics Uganda - 2005
    • Table 57 - Telephone network statistics - September 2005
    • Table 58 - Internet provider statistics - September 2005
    • Table 59 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 60 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 61 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 62 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 63 - Total data uplink and downlink capacity - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 64 - Internet users - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 65 - Internet host computers - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 66 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 67 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 68 - MTN Uganda subscribers - 2000 - 2005
    • Table 69 - MTN Uganda Average Revenue per Subscriber (ARPU) - 2001 - 2005

Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland

1. LESOTHO

  • 1.1Key statistics
  • 1.2Telecommunications market
    • 1.2.1Overview of Lesotho's telecom market
  • 1.3Regulatory environment
    • 1.3.1Telecommunication Policy of 1999
    • 1.3.2LTA Act of 2000
    • 1.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 1.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Lesotho
    • 1.3.5Privatisation of Telecom Lesotho
  • 1.4Fixed network operator in Lesotho
    • 1.4.1Telecom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd
  • 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 1.5.1National telecom network
    • 1.5.2International infrastructure
  • 1.6Internet market
    • 1.6.1Overview of the Internet in Lesotho
    • 1.6.2National Internet hub
    • 1.6.3Lesotho's ISP market
  • 1.7Mobile communications
    • 1.7.1Overview of Lesotho's mobile market
    • 1.7.2Mobile statistics
    • 1.7.3Major mobile operators
  • 1.8Broadcasting market
    • 1.8.1Overview

2. SOUTH AFRICA

  • 2.1Key statistics
  • 2.2Telecommunications market
    • 2.2.1Overview of South Africa's telecom market
  • 2.3Regulatory environment
    • 2.3.1Historical background
    • 2.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 2.3.3Telecommunications Amendment Bill
    • 2.3.4Regulation of Interception of Communications Act 2002
    • 2.3.5Draft Convergence Bill
    • 2.3.6Universal Service Agency (USA)
    • 2.3.7Telecom sector liberalisation in South Africa
    • 2.3.8Privatisation of Telkom SA
    • 2.3.9Interconnection
    • 2.3.10WiFi
    • 2.3.11Number portability
    • 2.3.12Telkom's submarine cable monopoly under scrutiny
  • 2.4Fixed network operator in South Africa
    • 2.4.1Telkom SA Ltd
  • 2.5National private networks
    • 2.5.1Overview
    • 2.5.2Eskom
    • 2.5.3Transtel
    • 2.5.4Electricity utilities
  • 2.6Carrier of carriers
    • 2.6.1Sentech
  • 2.7Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 2.7.1National telecom network
    • 2.7.2Municipal networks
    • 2.7.3International infrastructure
    • 2.7.4Call centres
  • 2.8Broadband and Internet Market
    • 2.8.1Data market
    • 2.8.2Telkom data services
    • 2.8.3VANS
    • 2.8.4Internet market
    • 2.8.5Internet demographics
    • 2.8.6Community access projects
    • 2.8.7South Africa's ISP market
    • 2.8.8Internet access providers
    • 2.8.9Broadband market
    • 2.8.10ADSL
    • 2.8.11Broadband over powerlines (BPL)
    • 2.8.12Wireless broadband
  • 2.9Convergence
    • 2.9.1VoIP telephony
    • 2.9.2Next Generation Networks (NGN)
    • 2.9.3Triple Play
    • 2.9.4Broadcast signal distributors
    • 2.9.5Digital TV
    • 2.9.6Interactive TV (iTV)
  • 2.10Mobile communications
    • 2.10.1Overview of South Africa's mobile market
    • 2.10.2Liberalisation and licence obligations
    • 2.10.3Regulatory issues
    • 2.10.4Mobile handsets
    • 2.10.5Major mobile operators
    • 2.10.6Mobile voice services
    • 2.10.7Mobile data services
    • 2.10.8Mobile applications
    • 2.10.9Third Generation (3G)
    • 2.10.10Fixed-mobile convergence

3. SWAZILAND

  • 3.1Key statistics
  • 3.2Telecommunications market
    • 3.2.1Overview of Swaziland's telecom market
  • 3.3Regulatory environment
    • 3.3.1Overview
    • 3.3.2Telecom sector liberalisation
  • 3.4Fixed network operator in Swaziland
    • 3.4.1Swazi Telecom
  • 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 3.5.1National telecom network
    • 3.5.2International infrastructure
  • 3.6Data communications
    • 3.6.1Overview
  • 3.7Internet market
    • 3.7.1Overview of the Internet in Swaziland
    • 3.7.2Internet initiatives
    • 3.7.3Internet access locations
    • 3.7.4E-banking
    • 3.7.5Swaziland's ISP market
    • 3.7.6Swaziland Internet Exchange Point
  • 3.8Mobile communications
    • 3.8.1Overview of Swaziland's mobile market
    • 3.8.2Major mobile operator
  • 3.9Broadcasting
    • 3.9.1Free to air broadcasting
    • 3.9.2Pay TV

4. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - Eskom's licence dispute
  • Exhibit 2 - Network liberalisation timeframe
  • Exhibit 3 - SNO update - January 2006
  • Exhibit 4 - Transtel's communications network
  • Exhibit 5 - Advanced telecom technologies for rural communities
  • Exhibit 6 - Internet for rural communities
  • Exhibit 7 - Tiscali SA
  • Exhibit 8 - Telkom SA T-Zone
  • Exhibit 9 - Spotlight on Vodacom GSM community phones
    • Table 1 - Country statistics Lesotho - 2004
    • Table 2 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 3 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 4 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 7 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 8 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 9 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 10 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 11 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 12 - Country statistics South Africa - 2005
    • Table 13 - Telephone network statistics - March 2005
    • Table 14 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 15 - Internet user statistics - March 2005
    • Table 16 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 17 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 18 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1999 - 2005
    • Table 19 - Telkom SA's fixed line data revenue and annual growth - 2002 - 2005
    • Table 20 - Telkom SA ISDN channels - 2000 - 2005
    • Table 21 - Internet users - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 22 - Internet host computers - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 23 - Mobile subscribers by operator and market share - September 2005
    • Table 24 - Mobile subscribers - 1994 - 2005
    • Table 25 - Vodacom South Africa key statistics - September 2005
    • Table 26 - MTN South Africa key statistics - September 2005
    • Table 27 - Prepaid subscribers per operator and monthly ARPU - September 2005
    • Table 28 - Country statistics Swaziland - 2004
    • Table 29 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 30 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 31 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 32 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 33 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 34 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 35 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 36 - Mobile subscribers - 1998 - 2005

Northern Region

1. ALGERIA

  • 1.1Key statistics
  • 1.2Telecommunications market
    • 1.2.1Overview of Algeria's telecom market
  • 1.3Regulatory environment
    • 1.3.1Historic background
    • 1.3.2Law of 2000
    • 1.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 1.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Algeria
    • 1.3.5Privatisation of Algerie Telecom
    • 1.3.6Interconnection
  • 1.4Fixed network operator in Algeria
    • 1.4.1Algerie Telecom
  • 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 1.5.1National telecom network
    • 1.5.2International infrastructure
  • 1.6Internet market
    • 1.6.1Overview of the Internet in Algeria
    • 1.6.2Internet cafes
    • 1.6.3Algeria's ISP market
    • 1.6.4VoIP
    • 1.6.5E-services
  • 1.7Broadband market
    • 1.7.1ADSL
    • 1.7.2Satellite broadband
  • 1.8Mobile communications
    • 1.8.1Overview of Algeria's mobile market
    • 1.8.2Major mobile operators
    • 1.8.3Third Generation (3G) mobile systems
    • 1.8.4Satellite mobile
  • 1.9Broadcasting market
    • 1.9.1Overview
    • 1.9.2Satellite TV

2. CHAD

  • 2.1Key statistics
  • 2.2Telecommunications market
    • 2.2.1Overview of Chad's telecom market
  • 2.3Regulatory environment
    • 2.3.1Telecommunications Act 1998
    • 2.3.2Regulatory authority
  • 2.4Fixed network operator in Chad
    • 2.4.1Sotel Tchad
  • 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 2.5.1National telecom network
    • 2.5.2International infrastructure
  • 2.6Internet market
    • 2.6.1Overview of the Internet in Chad
    • 2.6.2VoIP telephony
  • 2.7Mobile communications
    • 2.7.1Overview of Chad's mobile market
    • 2.7.2Major mobile operators
    • 2.7.3Satellite mobile
  • 2.8Broadcasting market

3. EGYPT

  • 3.1Key statistics
  • 3.2Telecommunications market
    • 3.2.1Overview of Egypt's telecom market
  • 3.3Regulatory environment
    • 3.3.1Background
    • 3.3.2Creation of a new regulatory framework
    • 3.3.3Legislative reform
    • 3.3.4Regulatory authority
    • 3.3.5Telecommunications Master Plan
    • 3.3.6Telecom sector liberalisation in Egypt
    • 3.3.7Privatisation of Telecom Egypt
    • 3.3.8Interconnection
  • 3.4Fixed network operators in Egypt
    • 3.4.1Telecom Egypt
    • 3.4.2Orascom Telecom
  • 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 3.5.1National telecom network
    • 3.5.2International infrastructure
  • 3.6Fixed voice market
    • 3.6.1National and international call traffic
  • 3.7Data market
    • 3.7.1Data service operators
    • 3.7.2VSAT networks
    • 3.7.3Data centres
  • 3.8Internet market
    • 3.8.1Overview of the Internet in Egypt
    • 3.8.2Internet gateways
    • 3.8.3Cairo Regional Internet Exchange (CRIX)
    • 3.8.4Internet access locations
    • 3.8.5Egypt's ISP Market
  • 3.9Broadband market
    • 3.9.1Broadband initiative
    • 3.9.2xDSL
    • 3.9.3Wireless broadband
  • 3.10Convergence
    • 3.10.1VoIP telephony
    • 3.10.2Next Generation Networks (NGN)
    • 3.10.3E-commerce
    • 3.10.4Smart Village
    • 3.10.5Technology incubators
    • 3.10.6Information Highway Project
    • 3.10.7E-government
    • 3.10.8Egypt's broadcasting market
  • 3.11Mobile communications
    • 3.11.1Overview of Egypt's mobile market
    • 3.11.2Regulatory issues
    • 3.11.3Major mobile operators
    • 3.11.4Mobile voice services
    • 3.11.5Mobile data services

4. LIBYA

  • 4.1Key statistics
  • 4.2Country overview
  • 4.3Telecommunications market
    • 4.3.1Overview of Libya's telecom market
  • 4.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 4.4.1National telecom network
    • 4.4.2International infrastructure
  • 4.5Internet market
    • 4.5.1Overview of the Internet in Libya
    • 4.5.2VoIP
  • 4.6Mobile communications
    • 4.6.1Overview of Libya's mobile market
    • 4.6.2Mobile statistics
    • 4.6.3Major mobile operators
    • 4.6.43G
    • 4.6.5Satellite mobile
  • 4.7Broadcasting market
    • 4.7.1Television broadcasting in Libya
    • 4.7.2Pay TV

5. MOROCCO

  • 5.1Key statistics
  • 5.2Telecommunications market
    • 5.2.1Overview of Morocco's telecom market
  • 5.3Regulatory environment
    • 5.3.1Telecommunications Law 1997
    • 5.3.2Telecom law amendments 2002
    • 5.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 5.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Morocco
    • 5.3.5Privatisation of Maroc Telecom
    • 5.3.6Universal service
  • 5.4Fixed network operator in Morocco
    • 5.4.1Maroc Telecom
  • 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 5.5.1National telecom network
    • 5.5.2International infrastructure
  • 5.6Internet market
    • 5.6.1Overview of the Internet in Morocco
    • 5.6.2MARWAN network
    • 5.6.3Internet connectivity
    • 5.6.4Morocco's ISP market
  • 5.7Broadband market
    • 5.7.1ADSL
    • 5.7.2Wireless broadband
  • 5.8Convergence
    • 5.8.1VoIP telephony
    • 5.8.2E-commerce
    • 5.8.3Tele-education
  • 5.9Mobile communications
    • 5.9.1Overview of Morocco's mobile market
    • 5.9.2Major mobile operators
    • 5.9.33G
    • 5.9.4Satellite mobile
  • 5.10Broadcasting
    • 5.10.1Television and radio broadcasting in Morocco
    • 5.10.2Free-to-air TV
    • 5.10.3Satellite TV

6. SUDAN

  • 6.1Key statistics
  • 6.2Telecommunications market
    • 6.2.1Overview of Sudan's telecom market
  • 6.3Regulatory environment
    • 6.3.1Background
    • 6.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 6.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in Sudan
    • 6.3.4Privatisation of Sudatel
  • 6.4Fixed network operators in Sudan
    • 6.4.1Sudan Telecommunications Co Ltd
    • 6.4.2Kanartel (Canar Telecom)
  • 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 6.5.1National telecom network
    • 6.5.2International infrastructure
    • 6.5.3Southern Sudan
  • 6.6Internet and Broadband markets
    • 6.6.1Overview of the Internet in Sudan
    • 6.6.2Sudan Internet Society (SiS)
    • 6.6.3Sudan's ISP market
    • 6.6.4Broadband market
  • 6.7Mobile communications
    • 6.7.1Overview of Sudan's mobile market
    • 6.7.2Major mobile operators
    • 6.7.3Satellite mobile
  • 6.8Broadcasting
    • 6.8.1Radio and TV broadcasting in Sudan

7. TUNISIA

  • 7.1Key statistics
  • 7.2Telecommunications market
    • 7.2.1Overview of Tunisia's telecom market
  • 7.3Regulatory environment
    • 7.3.1Background
    • 7.3.2Telecommunications Act 2001
    • 7.3.3Regulatory authorities
    • 7.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Tunisia
    • 7.3.5Privatisation of Tunisie Telecom
  • 7.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 7.4.1National telecom network
    • 7.4.2International infrastructure
  • 7.5Data market
    • 7.5.1Market overview
  • 7.6Internet and Broadband markets
    • 7.6.1Overview of the Internet in Tunisia
    • 7.6.2Agence Tunisienne d'Internet (ATI)
    • 7.6.3Internet access locations
    • 7.6.4Tunisia's ISP market
    • 7.6.5Broadband market
  • 7.7Convergence
    • 7.7.1E-commerce
  • 7.8Mobile communications
    • 7.8.1Overview of Tunisia's mobile market
    • 7.8.2Major mobile operators
    • 7.8.33G
    • 7.8.4Satellite mobile
  • 7.9Broadcasting
    • 7.9.1TV broadcasting
    • 7.9.2Satellite TV

8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - Licences issued - December 2005
  • Exhibit 2 - National and regional fibre networks
  • Exhibit 3 - Vodafone Egypt lists on Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange
  • Exhibit 4 - Tunisia's new strategy to promote the Information Society 2005
    • Table 1 - Country statistics Algeria - 2004
    • Table 2 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 3 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 4 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - 2005
    • Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 7 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 8 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 9 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 10 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - 2005
    • Table 11 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 12 - Country statistics Chad - 2004
    • Table 13 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 14 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 15 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 16 - Mobile statistics - June 2005
    • Table 17 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 18 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 19 - Internet users - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 20 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 21 - Mobile subscribers - 2000 - 2005
    • Table 22 - Tchad Mobile subscribers - 2001 - 2004
    • Table 23 - Country statistics Egypt - 2005
    • Table 24 - Telephone network statistics - 2005
    • Table 25 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 26 - Internet user statistics - 2005
    • Table 27 - Mobile statistics - 2005
    • Table 28 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 29 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 30 - Public payphones per operator - 2002 - 2005
    • Table 31 - Internet users and penetration - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 32 - Internet host computers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 33 - Mobile subscribers by operator - 2005
    • Table 34 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 35 - MobiNil subscribers - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 36 - Vodafone Egypt subscribers - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 37 - Country statistics Libya - 2004
    • Table 38 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 39 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 40 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 41 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 42 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 43 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 44 - Internet users - 1999 - 2004
    • Table 45 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 46 - Mobile subscribers and annual growth by operator - September 2005
    • Table 47 - Mobile subscribers - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 48 - Country statistics Morocco - 2005
    • Table 49 - Telephone network statistics - September 2005
    • Table 50 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 51 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 52 - Mobile statistics - 2005
    • Table 53 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 54 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1994 - 2005
    • Table 55 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 56 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 57 - Mobile subscribers and annual growth by operator - 2005
    • Table 58 - Mobile subscribers and penetration - 1994 - 2005
    • Table 59 - Country statistics Sudan - 2004
    • Table 60 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 61 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 62 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 63 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 64 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 65 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1994 - 2004
    • Table 66 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 67 - GSM mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 68 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 69 - Country statistics Tunisia - 2005
    • Table 70 - Telephone network statistics - August 2005
    • Table 71 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 72 - Internet user statistics - August 2005
    • Table 73 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 74 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 75 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 76 - Internet users - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 77 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 78 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 79 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 80 - Tunisiana subscribers - 2002 - 2005

Southern region and Indian Ocean Islands

1. ANGOLA

  • 1.1Key statistics
  • 1.2Telecommunications market
    • 1.2.1Overview of Angola's telecom market
  • 1.3Regulatory environment
    • 1.3.1Historic background
    • 1.3.2Basic Telecommunications Law 2001
    • 1.3.3Department of Telecommunications
    • 1.3.4Regulatory authority
    • 1.3.5National Telecommunications Council
    • 1.3.6National Commission for Information Technology
    • 1.3.7Universal Service Fund
    • 1.3.8Value-added services
    • 1.3.9Privatisation of Angola Telecom
    • 1.3.10Interconnection
    • 1.3.11Telecom sector liberalisation in Angola
  • 1.4Fixed network operators in Angola
    • 1.4.1Angola Telecom
    • 1.4.2Fixed wireless operators
  • 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 1.5.1National telecom network
    • 1.5.2International infrastructure
  • 1.6Internet market
    • 1.6.1Initial development
    • 1.6.2Overview of the Internet in Angola
    • 1.6.3Broadband market
    • 1.6.4Angola's ISP market
    • 1.6.5Internet access locations
  • 1.7Mobile communications
    • 1.7.1Overview of Angola's mobile market
    • 1.7.2Major mobile operators
  • 1.8Broadcasting
    • 1.8.1Overview of broadcasting in Angola
    • 1.8.2Radio
    • 1.8.3Television

2. BOTSWANA

  • 2.1Key statistics
  • 2.2Telecommunications market
    • 2.2.1Overview of Botswana's telecom market
  • 2.3Regulatory environment
    • 2.3.1Historic background
    • 2.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 2.3.3Universal Service and Access Strategy
    • 2.3.4Botswana to develop its own cyber law
    • 2.3.5National ICT policy master plan 'Maitlamo'
    • 2.3.6Telecom sector liberalisation in Botswana
    • 2.3.7Privatisation of Botswana Telecom
    • 2.3.8Interconnection
  • 2.4Fixed network operator in Botswana
    • 2.4.1Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
  • 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 2.5.1National telecom network
    • 2.5.2International infrastructure
  • 2.6Data market
    • 2.6.1Managed data services
    • 2.6.2VSAT networks
  • 2.7Internet market
    • 2.7.1Overview of the Internet in Botswana
    • 2.7.2Botswana's ISP market
    • 2.7.3Broadband
    • 2.7.4VoIP telephony
  • 2.8Convergence
    • 2.8.1Next-Generation Network (NGN)
    • 2.8.2E-commerce
    • 2.8.3E-government
    • 2.8.4Broadcasting
    • 2.8.5Draft National Broadcasting Policy 2003
    • 2.8.6BTV
    • 2.8.7Pay TV
  • 2.9Mobile communications
    • 2.9.1Overview of Botswana's mobile market
    • 2.9.2Regulatory issues
    • 2.9.3Major mobile operators

3. MADAGASCAR

  • 3.1Key statistics
  • 3.2Telecommunications market
    • 3.2.1Overview of Madagascar's telecom market
  • 3.3Regulatory environment
    • 3.3.1Telecommunications reform
    • 3.3.2National ICT Policy
    • 3.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 3.3.4Privatisation of Telecom Malagasy (Telma)
  • 3.4Fixed network operator in Madagascar
    • 3.4.1Telecom Malagasy
  • 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 3.5.1National telecom network
    • 3.5.2International infrastructure
  • 3.6Data market
    • 3.6.1Data licensees
  • 3.7Internet and broadband market
    • 3.7.1Overview of the Internet in Madagascar
    • 3.7.2Internet access locations
    • 3.7.3Madagascar's ISP market
    • 3.7.4VoIP
  • 3.8Mobile communications
    • 3.8.1Overview of Madagascar's mobile market
    • 3.8.2Major mobile operators
  • 3.9Broadcasting market
    • 3.9.1Overview of broadcasting in Madagascar
  • 3.10Forecasts
    • 3.10.1Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
    • 3.10.2Internet user forecast to 2015
    • 3.10.3Mobile market forecast to 2015

4. MALAWI

  • 4.1Key statistics
  • 4.2Telecommunications market
    • 4.2.1Overview of Malawi's telecom market
  • 4.3Regulatory environment
    • 4.3.1Malawi Communications Act 1998
    • 4.3.2ICT Policy
    • 4.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 4.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Malawi
    • 4.3.5Privatisation of Malawi Telecom
    • 4.3.6Interconnection
  • 4.4Fixed network operator in Malawi
    • 4.4.1Malawi Telecommunications Ltd
  • 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 4.5.1National telecom network
    • 4.5.2International infrastructure
  • 4.6Internet market
    • 4.6.1Overview of the Internet in Malawi
    • 4.6.2Malawi's ISP market
    • 4.6.3VoIP
  • 4.7Mobile communications
    • 4.7.1Overview of Malawi's mobile market
    • 4.7.2Major mobile operators
  • 4.8Broadcasting market

5. MAURITIUS

  • 5.1Key statistics
  • 5.2Telecommunications market
    • 5.2.1Overview of Mauritian telecom market
  • 5.3Regulatory environment
    • 5.3.1Telecommunications Act 1998
    • 5.3.2Information and Communication Technology Act 2001
    • 5.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 5.3.4National Telecommunications Policy (NTP - 2003, 2004)
    • 5.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Mauritius
    • 5.3.6Privatisation of Mauritius Telecom
  • 5.4Fixed network operators in Mauritius
    • 5.4.1Mauritius Telecom Group
    • 5.4.2Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd.
  • 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 5.5.1National telecom network
    • 5.5.2International infrastructure
  • 5.6Data market
    • 5.6.1Data network infrastructure
  • 5.7Internet market
    • 5.7.1Overview of the Internet in Mauritius
    • 5.7.2Internet access locations
    • 5.7.3ISP market
  • 5.8Broadband market
    • 5.8.1Overview
    • 5.8.2ADSL
    • 5.8.3NetTV
    • 5.8.4Wireless broadband
    • 5.8.5VoIP
  • 5.9Convergence
    • 5.9.1E-commerce
    • 5.9.2IT incentives
    • 5.9.3Cyber-City Project
    • 5.9.4E-government project
    • 5.9.5Broadcasting market
  • 5.10Mobile communications
    • 5.10.1Overview of the Mauritian mobile market
    • 5.10.2Major mobile operators
    • 5.10.33G

6. MOZAMBIQUE

  • 6.1Key statistics
  • 6.2Telecommunications market
    • 6.2.1Overview of Mozambique's telecom market
  • 6.3Regulatory environment
    • 6.3.1Telecommunications Law 1992
    • 6.3.2Draft Telecommunications Bill 2002
    • 6.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 6.3.4National Commission on Information
    • 6.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Mozambique
    • 6.3.6Privatisation
    • 6.3.7Interconnection
  • 6.4Fixed network operator in Mozambique
    • 6.4.1Telecomunicacoes De Mocambique
  • 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 6.5.1National telecom network
    • 6.5.2International infrastructure
  • 6.6Data market
    • 6.6.1Overview
  • 6.7Internet market
    • 6.7.1Overview of the Internet in Mozambique
    • 6.7.2Internet connectivity
    • 6.7.3Internet access locations
    • 6.7.4E-government
    • 6.7.5Mozambique's ISP market
    • 6.7.6Broadband market
  • 6.8Mobile communications
    • 6.8.1Overview of Mozambique's mobile market
    • 6.8.2Major mobile operators
  • 6.9Broadcasting
  • 6.9.1Overview of TV and radio broadcasting

7. NAMIBIA

  • 7.1Key statistics
  • 7.2Telecommunications market
    • 7.2.1Overview of Namibia's telecom market
  • 7.3Regulatory environment
    • 7.3.1Communications division
    • 7.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 7.3.3Post and Telecommunications Bill 1999
    • 7.3.4Draft Communications Bill 2002
    • 7.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Namibia
  • 7.4Fixed network operator in Namibia
    • 7.4.1Telecom Namibia Ltd
  • 7.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 7.5.1National telecom network
    • 7.5.2International infrastructure
  • 7.6Data market
    • 7.6.1Data services
    • 7.6.2ISDN
    • 7.6.3Teleconferencing
    • 7.6.4VSAT networks
  • 7.7Internet market
    • 7.7.1Overview of the Internet in Namibia
    • 7.7.2Internet connectivity
    • 7.7.3Namibia's ISP market
    • 7.7.4Overview of selected ISPs
    • 7.7.5SchoolNet Namibia
  • 7.8Broadband in Namibia
    • 7.8.1Wireless broadband
  • 7.9Content and e-services
    • 7.9.1E-services
  • 7.10Mobile communications
    • 7.10.1Overview of Namibia's mobile market
    • 7.10.2Major mobile operators
    • 7.10.3Satellite mobile
  • 7.11Broadcasting
    • 7.11.1Broadcasting in Namibia
    • 7.11.2Pay-TV
    • 7.11.3Digital TV

8. ZAMBIA

  • 8.1Key statistics
  • 8.2Telecommunications market
    • 8.2.1Overview of Zambia's telecom market
  • 8.3Regulatory environment
    • 8.3.1Telecommunications Act 1994
    • 8.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 8.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation
    • 8.3.4Privatisation of Zamtel
  • 8.4Fixed network operator in Zambia
    • 8.4.1Zambia Telecommunications Ltd (Zamtel)
  • 8.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 8.5.1National telecom network
    • 8.5.2International infrastructure
  • 8.6Internet and Broadband market
    • 8.6.1Overview of the Internet in Zambia
    • 8.6.2Internet access locations
    • 8.6.3Zambia's ISP market
  • 8.7Mobile communications
    • 8.7.1Overview of Zambia's mobile market
    • 8.7.2Major mobile operators
  • 8.8Broadcasting
    • 8.8.1Overview of broadcasting in Zambia
    • 8.8.2Regulatory issues

9. ZIMBABWE

  • 9.1Key statistics
  • 9.2Telecommunications market
    • 9.2.1Overview of Zimbabwe's telecom market
  • 9.3Regulatory environment
    • 9.3.1Sector Reform Policy 1996
    • 9.3.2Posts and Telecommunications Bill 2000
    • 9.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 9.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation
    • 9.3.5Privatisation of TelOne and NetOne
  • 9.4Fixed network operators in Zimbabwe
    • 9.4.1TelOne
    • 9.4.2TeleAccess Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
    • 9.4.3Afritell
  • 9.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 9.5.1National telecom network
    • 9.5.2International infrastructure
  • 9.6Data communications
    • 9.6.1Data licensees
  • 9.7Internet market
    • 9.7.1Overview of the Internet in Zimbabwe
    • 9.7.2Internet initiatives
    • 9.7.3Zimbabwe's ISP market
    • 9.7.4Overview of selected ISPs
    • 9.7.5VoIP telephony
  • 9.8Mobile communications
    • 9.8.1Overview of Zimbabwe's mobile market
    • 9.8.2Major mobile operators
    • 9.8.3Satellite mobile

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - Vodacom's in and out of Zambia
    • Table 1 - Country statistics Angola - 2004
    • Table 2 - Telephone network statistics - June 2005
    • Table 3 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 4 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 7 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 8 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 9 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 10 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 11 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 12 - Country statistics Botswana - 2005
    • Table 13 - Telephone network statistics - February 2005
    • Table 14 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 15 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 16 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 17 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 18 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 19 - Internet users - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 20 - Internet host computers - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 21 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 22 - Mobile subscribers - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 23 - Country statistics Madagascar - 2004
    • Table 24 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 25 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 26 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 27 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 28 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 29 - Fixed-line network key indicators - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 30 - Internet key indicators - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 31 - GSM mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 32 - Mobile subscribers statistics and penetration - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 33 - Fixed-line and fixed-wireless subscriber forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 34 - Internet user forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 35 - Mobile subscriber forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 36 - Country statistics Malawi - 2004
    • Table 37 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 38 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 39 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 40 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 41 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 42 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 43 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 44 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 45 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 46 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 47 - Country statistics Mauritius - 2004
    • Table 48 - Telephone network statistics - September 2005
    • Table 49 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 50 - Internet user statistics - June 2005
    • Table 51 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 52 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 53 - Telecommunications licences in Mauritius - 2005
    • Table 54 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 55 - Internet users - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 56 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 57 - Dial-up Internet subscribers - 2000 - 2005
    • Table 58 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 59 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 60 - Country statistics Mozambique - 2004
    • Table 61 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 62 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 63 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 64 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 65 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 66 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 67 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 68 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 69 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 70 - Mobile subscribers - 1997 - 2005
    • Table 71 - Country statistics Namibia - 2004
    • Table 72 - Telephone network statistics - May 2005
    • Table 73 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 74 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 75 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 76 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 77 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 78 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 79 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 80 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 81 - Country statistics Zambia - 2004
    • Table 82 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 83 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 84 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 85 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 86 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 87 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 88 - Internet users - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 89 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 90 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 91 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 92 - Country statistics Zimbabwe - 2004
    • Table 93 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 94 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 95 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 96 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 97 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 98 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 99 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 100 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 101 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 102 - Mobile subscribers - 1997 - 2005

Western Region

1. BENIN

  • 1.1Key statistics
  • 1.2Telecommunications market
    • 1.2.1Overview of Benin's telecom market
  • 1.3Regulatory environment
    • 1.3.1Overview
    • 1.3.2West African common regulatory framework 2005
  • 1.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 1.4.1National telecom network
    • 1.4.2International infrastructure
  • 1.5Broadband and Internet market
    • 1.5.1Overview of the Internet in Benin
    • 1.5.2Internet access locations
    • 1.5.3Benin's ISP market
    • 1.5.4Broadband market
    • 1.5.5VoIP
  • 1.6Mobile communications
    • 1.6.1Overview of Benin's mobile market
    • 1.6.2Major mobile operators
    • 1.6.3Satellite mobile
  • 1.7Broadcasting market
    • 1.7.1Television broadcasting
  • 2.BURKINA FASO
  • 2.1Key statistics
  • 2.2Telecommunications market
    • 2.2.1Overview of Burkina Faso's telecom market
  • 2.3Regulatory environment
    • 2.3.1Historic background
    • 2.3.2Regulatory authority
    • 2.3.3NICI development plan
    • 2.3.4West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 2.3.5Market liberalisation
    • 2.3.6Privatisation of Onatel
  • 2.4Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 2.4.1National telecom network
    • 2.4.2International infrastructure
  • 2.5Internet market
    • 2.5.1Overview of the Internet in Burkina Faso
    • 2.5.2Internet projects
    • 2.5.3Burkina Faso's ISP market
  • 2.6Mobile communications
    • 2.6.1Overview of Burkina Faso's mobile market
    • 2.6.2Major mobile operators
  • 2.7Broadcasting market
    • 2.7.1Introduction
    • 2.7.2Free-to-air TV
    • 2.7.3Satellite TV

3. COTE D'IVOIRE

  • 3.1Key statistics
  • 3.2Telecommunications market
    • 3.2.1Overview of Cote d'Ivoire's telecom market
  • 3.3Regulatory environment
    • 3.3.1Telecom sector liberalisation
    • 3.3.2West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 3.3.3Regulatory authorities
    • 3.3.4Privatisation of CI-Telecom
  • 3.4Fixed network operators in Cote d'Ivoire
    • 3.4.1CI-Telecom
  • 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 3.5.1National telecom network
    • 3.5.2International infrastructure
  • 3.6Broadband and Internet market
    • 3.6.1Overview of the Internet in Cote d'Ivoire
    • 3.6.2USAID Leland project
    • 3.6.3Internet access locations
    • 3.6.4ISP market
    • 3.6.5Major ISPs
    • 3.6.6Internet via satellite
    • 3.6.7Broadband
    • 3.6.8VoIP
    • 3.6.9E-commerce
  • 3.7Mobile communications
    • 3.7.1Mobile market overview
    • 3.7.2Major mobile operators
  • 3.8Broadcasting market
    • 3.8.1Regulatory overview
    • 3.8.2Free to air TV
    • 3.8.3Pay TV
    • 3.8.4Satellite TV

4. GAMBIA

  • 4.1Key statistics
  • 4.2Telecommunications market
    • 4.2.1Overview of Gambia's telecom market
  • 4.3Regulatory environment
    • 4.3.1Regulatory framework
    • 4.3.2West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 4.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation and privatisation
  • 4.4Fixed network operators in Gambia
    • 4.4.1Gambia Telecommunications Co Ltd
  • 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 4.5.1National telecom network
    • 4.5.2International infrastructure
  • 4.6Internet market
    • 4.6.1Overview of the Internet in Gambia
    • 4.6.2Internet connectivity
    • 4.6.3Internet access locations
    • 4.6.4Gambia's ISP market
    • 4.6.5VoIP telephony
    • 4.6.6E-government
  • 4.7Mobile communications
    • 4.7.1Overview of Gambia's mobile market
    • 4.7.2Mobile statistics
    • 4.7.3Major mobile operators
  • 4.8Broadcasting market
    • 4.8.1Television broadcasting in Gambia

5. GHANA

  • 5.1Key statistics
  • 5.2Telecommunications market
    • 5.2.1Overview of Ghana's telecom market
  • 5.3Regulatory environment
    • 5.3.1Regulatory authority
    • 5.3.2National Information and Communications Infrastructure Plan 2000 - 2005
    • 5.3.3West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 5.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Ghana
    • 5.3.5Privatisation of Ghana Telecom
    • 5.3.6Interconnection
  • 5.4Fixed network operators in Ghana
    • 5.4.1Ghana Telecom
    • 5.4.2Western Telesystems Ghana Ltd (Westel)
    • 5.4.3Capital Telecom Ltd
  • 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 5.5.1National telecom network
    • 5.5.2Wireless local loop (WLL)
    • 5.5.3The eCARE project
    • 5.5.4International infrastructure
  • 5.6Data market
    • 5.6.1Data infrastructure
    • 5.6.2VSAT networks
  • 5.7Broadband and Internet market
    • 5.7.1Overview of the Internet in Ghana
    • 5.7.2Internet statistics
    • 5.7.3Internet regulations
    • 5.7.4Internet access locations
    • 5.7.5Ghana's ISP market
    • 5.7.6Ghana Internet Exchange Point (GIX)
    • 5.7.7Broadband
    • 5.7.8Internet via satellite
    • 5.7.9VoIP telephony
  • 5.8Mobile communications
    • 5.8.1Overview of Ghana's mobile market
    • 5.8.2Mobile statistics
    • 5.8.3Major mobile operators
    • 5.8.4Mobile voice services
    • 5.8.5Mobile data services
    • 5.8.6Third-generation mobile (3G)
  • 5.9Broadcasting market
    • 5.9.1Television broadcasting in Ghana
    • 5.9.2Satellite TV
    • 5.9.3Pay TV

6. NIGERIA

  • 6.1Key statistics
  • 6.2Telecommunications market
    • 6.2.1Overview of Nigeria's telecom market
  • 6.3Regulatory environment
    • 6.3.1Nigerian Communications Commission Decree (NCCD) 75 of 1992
    • 6.3.2National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 1999
    • 6.3.3Nigerian Communications Act 2003
    • 6.3.4West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 6.3.5Proposed new unified licensing regime 2006
    • 6.3.6Regulatory authority
    • 6.3.7Interconnection
    • 6.3.8Telecom sector liberalisation in Nigeria
    • 6.3.9Privatisation of Nitel
  • 6.4Fixed network operators in Nigeria
    • 6.4.1Market analysis - 2006
    • 6.4.2Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (Nitel)
    • 6.4.3Globacom Ltd
    • 6.4.4VGC Communications
    • 6.4.5National Long-Distance Operators (LDOs)
  • 6.5Private fixed wireless operators
    • 6.5.1Awakening interest in WLL
    • 6.5.2Cell Communications Ltd (Cellcom)
    • 6.5.3Intercellular Nigeria Ltd
    • 6.5.4Mobitel Nigeria Ltd
    • 6.5.5Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd (MLTL)
    • 6.5.6Reliance Telecommunications Ltd
    • 6.5.7Starcomms Ltd
    • 6.5.8Sirius Wireless Ltd
    • 6.5.9Bourdex Telecommunications
  • 6.6Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 6.6.1Continued massive investment required to meet demand
    • 6.6.2National telecom network
    • 6.6.3Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
    • 6.6.4International infrastructure
  • 6.7Data market
    • 6.7.1Overview
    • 6.7.2Frame relay
    • 6.7.3VSAT networks
  • 6.8Internet market
    • 6.8.1Overview of Nigeria's Internet market
    • 6.8.2Access locations
    • 6.8.3Nigerian Internet Group (NIG)
    • 6.8.4Nigeria's ISP market
    • 6.8.5Selected ISPs
    • 6.8.6VoIP telephony
  • 6.9Broadband market
    • 6.9.1ADSL
    • 6.9.2Wireless broadband
    • 6.9.3Internet via satellite
    • 6.9.4Broadband Powerline
  • 6.10Convergence
    • 6.10.1Broadcasting market
    • 6.10.2Interactive TV (iTV)
    • 6.10.3Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
    • 6.10.4E-commerce
    • 6.10.5E-government
  • 6.11Mobile communications
    • 6.11.1Overview of Nigeria's mobile market
    • 6.11.2Regulatory issues
    • 6.11.3Major mobile operators
    • 6.11.4Jigawa State regional GSM network
    • 6.11.5Satellite mobile
    • 6.11.6Mobile banking

7. SENEGAL

  • 7.1Key statistics
  • 7.2Telecommunications market
    • 7.2.1Overview of Senegal's telecom market
  • 7.3Regulatory environment
    • 7.3.1Telcom sector reform
    • 7.3.2Telecommunications Act 2001
    • 7.3.3Regulatory authority
    • 7.3.4West African common regulatory framework 2005
    • 7.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Senegal
    • 7.3.6Privatisation of Sonatel
  • 7.4Fixed network operators in Senegal
    • 7.4.1Sonatel
  • 7.5Telecommunications infrastructure
    • 7.5.1National telecom network
    • 7.5.2International infrastructure
  • 7.6Internet market
    • 7.6.1Overview of the Internet in Senegal
    • 7.6.2Internet connectivity
    • 7.6.3World Links for Development (WorLD)
    • 7.6.4Senegal's ISP market
    • 7.6.5VoIP telephony
  • 7.7Broadband market
    • 7.7.1Internet via satellite
    • 7.7.2ADSL
  • 7.8Convergence
    • 7.8.1Broadcasting
    • 7.8.2Triple-Play
  • 7.9Mobile communications
    • 7.9.1Overview of Senegal's mobile market
    • 7.9.2Major mobile operators
    • 7.9.3Manobi's GIS system
  • 7.10Forecasting
    • 7.10.1Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
    • 7.10.2Internet user forecast to 2015
    • 7.10.3Mobile market forecast to 2015

8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - Regional FWA licensees
  • Exhibit 2 - EWN ownership battle - 2003 - 2005
  • Exhibit 3 - JokoClubs
    • Table 1 - Country statistics Benin - 2004
    • Table 2 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 3 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 4 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 6 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 7 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 8 - Internet host computers - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 9 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 10 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 11 - Country statistics Burkina Faso - 2004
    • Table 12 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 13 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 14 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 15 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 16 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 17 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 18 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 19 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 20 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 21 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 22 - Country statistics Cote d'Ivoire - 2005
    • Table 23 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 24 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 25 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 26 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 27 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 28 - Fixed lines in service, teledensity - 1995 - 2004; ISDN subscribers - 1999 - 2003
    • Table 29 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 30 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 31 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 32 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 33 - Country statistics Gambia - 2004
    • Table 34 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 35 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 36 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 37 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 38 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 39 - Internet users - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 40 - Internet host computers - 1998 - 2004
    • Table 41 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 42 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 43 - Country statistics Ghana- 2004
    • Table 44 - Telephone network statistics - March 2005
    • Table 45 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 46 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 47 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 48 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 49 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 50 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 51 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 52 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 53 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 54 - Country statistics Nigeria - 2005
    • Table 55 - Telephone network statistics - June 2005
    • Table 56 - Internet provider statistics - 2005
    • Table 57 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 58 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 59 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 60 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2005
    • Table 61 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 62 - Internet host computers - 1997 - 2004
    • Table 63 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 64 - Mobile subscribers - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 65 - Country statistics Senegal - 2004
    • Table 66 - Telephone network statistics - 2004
    • Table 67 - Internet provider statistics - 2004
    • Table 68 - Internet user statistics - 2004
    • Table 69 - Mobile statistics - September 2005
    • Table 70 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 71 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity- 1995 - 2004
    • Table 72 - Internet users - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 73 - Internet host computers - 1996 - 2004
    • Table 74 - Mobile subscribers by operator - September 2005
    • Table 75 - Mobile subscribers - 1996 - 2005
    • Table 76 - Sonatel Mobiles subscribers - 1999 - 2005
    • Table 77 - Fixed-line and fixed-wireless subscriber forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 78 - Internet user forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 79 - Mobile subscriber forecast - 2005; 2010; 2015

Market Overviews

1. TELECOMS, MOBILE AND BROADBAND OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS 2006

  • 1.1Telecom market overview
  • 1.2Key developments
    • 1.2.1Deregulation and privatisation
    • 1.2.2Infrastructure developments
    • 1.2.3Data traffic on the rise
    • 1.2.4Internet and broadband markets: still virtually untapped
    • 1.2.5Major acquisitions in Africa's mobile market
    • 1.2.6Convergence of telecoms and media

2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

  • 2.1Overview of Africa's telecom market
    • 2.1.1The wireless explosion
    • 2.1.2Internet and broadband market
  • 2.2Foreign investments in telecommunications
    • 2.2.1The Chinese vendors, Huawei and ZTE

3. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

  • 3.1WTO members
  • 3.2National ICT policies
  • 3.3Deregulation and privatisation
  • 3.4Universal access
  • 3.5African Telecommunication Regulators Network (ATRN)
  • 3.6Telecommunication Regulators Association of Southern Africa (TRASA)
  • 3.7African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
  • 3.8West African common regulatory framework 2005

4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

  • 4.1Overview
  • 4.2Domestic infrastructure
    • 4.2.1Pan African Telecommunications Network
    • 4.2.2Comtel
    • 4.2.3East African Community digital transmission project
    • 4.2.4Intelecom II
    • 4.2.5Utilities
  • 4.3International infrastructure
    • 4.3.1Satellite networks
    • 4.3.2Submarine cable networks
  • 4.4IP and Next Generation Networks in Africa
    • 4.4.1Developments in various African markets

5. DATA MARKET

  • 5.1Africa's data traffic on the rise
  • 5.2Limited availability of advanced data services
  • 5.3VSAT networks - an instant infrastructure solution for Africa

6. INTERNET MARKET

  • 6.1Overview of Africa's Internet market
    • 6.1.1Internet statistics
  • 6.2African Internet developments
    • 6.2.1Barriers to Internet development
    • 6.2.2Internet access locations
    • 6.2.3African Internet projects sponsored by international agencies
    • 6.2.4Internet connectivity
    • 6.2.5African Internet exchange points
    • 6.2.6African Network Information Center (AfriNIC)
  • 6.3ISP market
    • 6.3.1Africa's largest ISP - Africa Online
    • 6.3.2Internet Solutions (IS)
    • 6.3.3Average cost of local dial-up accounts
    • 6.3.4Payment models for dial-up Internet access
    • 6.3.5Email only services
    • 6.3.6African ISP association (AfrISPA)
  • 6.4VoIP telephony
    • 6.4.1VoIP cost savings
    • 6.4.2VoIP regulatory restrictions

7. BROADBAND MARKET

  • 7.1An emerging market
  • 7.2Wireless broadband
    • 7.2.1The future of WiMAX in Africa
    • 7.2.2Sentech's MyWireless (South Africa)
    • 7.2.3iBurst by WBS (South Africa)
    • 7.2.4WiFi
    • 7.2.5WiMAX
  • 7.3Powerline Communication (PLC)
  • 7.4Internet via satellite
    • 7.4.1iWay Africa
    • 7.4.2Geolink Access
    • 7.4.3IP Direct
    • 7.4.4Intelsat
    • 7.4.5Sky2Net
    • 7.4.6SkyVision
    • 7.4.7PlanetSky

8. VOIP TELEPHONY

  • 8.1Market overview
  • 8.2Benefits of VoIP
  • 8.3Brief overview of selected VoIP service providers in Africa
    • 8.3.1ITXC, Teleglobe, VSNL
    • 8.3.2iBasis
    • 8.3.3Net2Phone
    • 8.3.4VocalTec
    • 8.3.5Viper Networks
    • 8.3.6IP Planet
  • 8.4VoIP peering
  • 8.5VoIP regulatory restrictions and liberalisation
  • 8.6VoIP telephony in various African countries
    • 8.6.1Algeria
    • 8.6.2Angola
    • 8.6.3Benin
    • 8.6.4Botswana
    • 8.6.5Burkina Faso
    • 8.6.6Chad
    • 8.6.7Cote d'Ivoire
    • 8.6.8Democratic Republic of Congo
    • 8.6.9Egypt
    • 8.6.10Ethiopia
    • 8.6.11Gambia
    • 8.6.12Ghana
    • 8.6.13Kenya
    • 8.6.14Lesotho
    • 8.6.15Libya
    • 8.6.16Madagascar
    • 8.6.17Malawi
    • 8.6.18Mali
    • 8.6.19Mauritius
    • 8.6.20Morocco
    • 8.6.21Nigeria
    • 8.6.22Senegal
    • 8.6.23South Africa
    • 8.6.24Sudan
    • 8.6.25Tanzania
    • 8.6.26Uganda
    • 8.6.27Zambia
    • 8.6.28Zimbabwe

9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

  • 9.1Analysis of Africa's mobile market
    • 9.1.1The impact of mobile phones in Africa
    • 9.1.2Statistical analysis
    • 9.1.3More mobiles than fixed lines
    • 9.1.4Average revenue per user (ARPU)
    • 9.1.5Churn
  • 9.2Mobile technologies
    • 9.2.1Analogue
    • 9.2.2Digital
    • 9.2.3Third Generation mobile (3G)
  • 9.3Fixed-mobile convergence
    • 9.3.1Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
  • 9.4Pan-African mobile operators
    • 9.4.1Atlantique Telecom
    • 9.4.2Celtel International (formerly MSI Cellular Investments)
    • 9.4.3Econet Wireless International
    • 9.4.4France Telecom/Orange
    • 9.4.5Millicom International Cellular
    • 9.4.6MTN Group Ltd
    • 9.4.7Orascom Telecom
    • 9.4.8Vodacom Group (Pty)
  • 9.5Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO)
  • 9.6Mobile voice services
    • 9.6.1Prepaid cards
  • 9.7Community phones
  • 9.8Mobile data services
    • 9.8.1Overview
    • 9.8.2SMS
    • 9.8.3MMS
    • 9.8.4GPRS
    • 9.8.5EDGE
  • 9.9Mobile banking
  • 9.10Satellite mobile
    • 9.10.1Globalstar
    • 9.10.2Inmarsat
    • 9.10.3Iridium Satellite LLC
    • 9.10.4New ICO
    • 9.10.5Thuraya

10. BROADCASTING MARKET

  • 10.1Overview
  • 10.2Problems facing the broadcasting industry
  • 10.3Free-to-air TV
    • 10.3.1Overview
    • 10.3.2African Union of Television and Radio Networks
    • 10.3.3African Broadcast Network
    • 10.3.4TVAfrica (defunct)
  • 10.4Pay TV
    • 10.4.1Overview
    • 10.4.2Egypt
    • 10.4.3MIH Group
    • 10.4.4Other pay TV operators
  • 10.5Digital TV in Africa
  • 10.6Satellite coverage
    • 10.6.1Arabsat
    • 10.6.2Eutelsat
    • 10.6.3Intelsat and PanAmSat
    • 10.6.4NewSkies Satellites
    • 10.6.5NileSat
    • 10.6.6WorldSpace
  • 10.7Digital TV
    • 10.7.1Interactive TV
  • 10.8Business TV
  • 10.9Personal video recorders (PVR)
  • 10.10Broadband TV, Triple-Play
  • 10.11Video-on-Demand (VoD)

11. CONVERGENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA

  • 11.1Converging infrastructure
  • 11.2Broadband TV, Triple-Play
    • 11.2.1Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 11.3Personal video recorders (PVR)
  • 11.4Convergence developments in various African markets
    • 11.4.1Botswana
    • 11.4.2Egypt
    • 11.4.3Kenya
    • 11.4.4Mauritius
    • 11.4.5Nigeria
    • 11.4.6Senegal
    • 11.4.7South Africa

12. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

  • Exhibit 1 - South Africa's 'Big Bang' liberalisation 2005
  • Exhibit 2 - Ethiopia - one of the poorest countries going IP
  • Exhibit 3 - African countries with independent regulators - 2005
  • Exhibit 4 - Countries providing advanced data services - 2005
  • Exhibit 5 - Countries with more than one mobile network operator- 2005
    • Table 1 - Top five African Internet user markets - 2004
    • Table 2 - Internet users in Africa - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 3 - Internet host computers - 1995 - 2004
    • Table 4 - Top 10 countries by annual growth - September 2005
    • Table 5 - African mobile subscriber growth and penetration - 1998 - 2005
    • Table 6 - Top 10 African countries by subscribers - September 2005
    • Table 7 - Orange operations in Africa and subscriber numbers - September 2005
    • Table 8 - MTN Group subscribers - September 2005
    • Table 9 - Orascom Telecom subscribers in Africa - September 2005
    • Table 10 - Vodacom Group subscribers - September 2005
    • Table 11 - Naspers pay TV subscribers in Africa - 2003 - 2004

2006 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Africa (Geographic Reports)

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