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Telecom News & Data from
issue 400 dated 26 November 2009:
A & ME SUBSCRIBER STATISTICS:
Africa & Middle East Top 100 Mobile Operators by Subscribers 2Q 2009 - Part 1
Africa & Middle East Top 100 Mobile Operators by Subscribers 2Q 2009 - Part 2
AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST:
MTN teams up with IMImobile to offer mobile and online content
MTN, a South Africa-based telecom group, has teamed up with IMImobile, India-based software and managed services provider, to offer < more >
ALGERIA:
Orascom Telecom faces USD 596 million tax bill
The Algerian tax authorities have asked Orascom Telecom to pay USD 596.6 million in outstanding taxes and penalties for its < more >
BOTSWANA:
X-tones for Mascom
Mascom Wireless has selected Bercut to supply its Ring Back Tone solution. Mascom is currently the dominant player with some < more >
EGYPT:
One Network service expands to Egypt
Zain has signed a strategic partnership with an Egypt-based telecom carrier Mobinil for the expansion of < more >
ISRAEL:
012 Smile.Communications posts healthy 3Q 2009 results
012 Smile.Communications has announced financial results for 3Q 2009 and the nine-month period ending < more >
Bezeq opts for Yokogawa
Bezeq has procured 24 optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) to be used for the installation and maintenance of < more >
Internet Gold announces increased profit, revenue in 3Q 2009
Internet Gold Golden Lines Ltd. has announced financial results for 3Q 2009, posting a 5.4 percent increase in < more >
Xfone Inc. sells stake in Xfone 018
Xfone Inc. has sold its 69 percent stake in subsidiary Xfone 018 Communications Ltd. to businessman David Sela in a < more >
JORDAN:
Mobile penetration milestone marked by regulator
The Regulator said this week that the third quarter of 2009 ended with the number of mobile subscribers standing at more than < more >
KUWAIT:
BSNL plans exit from talks
India-based Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) that had earlier expressed interest in the acquisition of a stake in Zain < more >
LIBERIA:
UBA provides USD 10 million support to Lonestar
Lonestar Limited, Liberia's leading telecom company, has received USD 10 million financing from < more >
LIBYA:
GO to offer data roaming in Libya
Go Mobile, a Maltese mobile operator, announced that it has signed a mobile data roaming agreement with < more >
Government to launch IPO for Al Madar and Libyana
The government of Libya has announced plans to launch an IPO to sell a small stake in two of the country’s < more >
MADAGASCAR:
Telma introduces 3G services
Telecom Malagasy’s mobile phone unit Telma Mobile has officially launched its < more >
MAURITIUS:
Government to fill budget deficit from telecom listing
Ramakrishna Sithanen, Finance Minister of Mauritius, has announced that the country earned < more >
NIGERIA:
Globacom to provide services to Nigerian civil servants on CUG
The State Government of Ondo, Nigeria, has partnered with Second National Operator (SNO) and Globacom Limited to < more >
MTN Nigeria reduces headcount by 65
MTN Nigeria announced that it will lay off 65 employees including divisional managers in its < more >
NITEL sale to conclude by end-January 2010
During a press conference, Christopher Anyanwu, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), revealed< more >
OMAN:
MTNL keen to acquire third telecom licence in Oman
An official at India-based telecom carrier Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) has revealed that the carrier has < more >
PALESTINE:
Zain fails to gain government approval for Paltel
Zain’s plan to acquire a majority stake in Palestine Telecommunications Co. (Paltel) has < more >
QATAR:
Qtel to offer phone bill payment services via ATMs
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced that it will partner with a leading bank in Qatar to enable its customers to < more >
RWANDA:
MIC launches mobile services
Millicom International Cellular (MIC), a Luxembourg-based telecom group, announced that it has launched < more >
SAUDI ARABIA:
Better customer support for STC
Software AG, who specialise in business infrastructure software, has recently signed a five-year deal with Saudi < more >
SOUTH AFRICA:
Telkom reports 37.9 percent decline in six-month earnings
Telkom has announced financial results for the six-month period ending 30 September 2009, posting < more >
TURKEY:
Turkcell to expand international presence
Turkcell is considering expansion of its international presence in regions where it currently has < more >
UGANDA:
MTN Uganda looks to data to resurrect profits
With declining revenue per subscriber, MTN Uganda is counting on the < more >
Smile Telecom launches VoIP services
Smile Telecom has become the first telecom carrier in Ugandan telecom sector to < more >
Warid Telecom to expand its network in Uganda
Warid Telecom, an Abu Dhabi-based mobile telecom firm, announced that it will use the funds it < more >
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
Etisalat-du to conclude unbundling deal by end of 2009
Etisalat and du have announced plans for unbundling the local loop by the end of < more >
Why Africa?
"...Africa remains Millicom's fastest growing region and an increasing proportion of total Group capex has been invested in the region in 2008 and we expect that this will continue in 2009. The slightly lower growth in new subscribers, 611 thousand in Q4, reflects the more challenging economic conditions across Africa, but we expect to continue to achieve high growth in Africa as, with around 160 million people under license, Africa represents 55% of Millicom's potential market and with the penetration still low in all our markets, there is potential for high growth for many years to come."
Millicom 4Q 2008 Financial Report
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 September 2009 Country Report - Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics
The DRC is a mineral-rich country that is recovering from civil strife and many years of pillage by its former leaders which has accounted for the low level of development of its telecommunications and other infrastructure. While there has been little success with revitalising the fixed-line network infrastructure, the mobile networks have experienced strong growth and provide a replacement for fixed telephony and public payphones. Following the launch of mobile data services, they are also set to become major players in the underdeveloped Internet and broadband sector. Overall, market penetration is still well below the African average, leaving enormous potential for future growth.
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IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
Algeria Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09
Algeria Mobile Subscribers Year-on-Year Growth 4Q06-3Q09
Botswana Mobile Subscribers Year-on-Year Growth 4Q06-3Q09
Egypt Mobile Operators Market Share 3Q09
Jordan Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09
Liberia Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 2Q07-2Q09
Madagascar Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09
Madagascar Mobile Operator Share 3Q09
Oman Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09
Oman Mobile Subscribers Year-on-Year Growth 4Q06-3Q09
Palestine Mobile Subscribers and Penetration 3Q07-3Q09
Top 100 Africa & Middle East mobile operators by subscribers 2Q09
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