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Telecom News & Operator Data from
issue 406 dated 7 January 2010:
A & ME SUBSCRIBER STATISTICS:
Central Africa States Mobile Network Subscriber Statistics: 3Q 2009
ALGERIA:
OTA issued tax deadline
Orascom Telecom Algeria (OTA), operating under the brand name Djezzy, has been asked by the Algerian authorities... < more >
ANGOLA:
Two new centres for Unitel
Unitel network coverage has been expanded to the municipality of Cuvango Chipindo in the province of Huila, and Ebo... < more >
BURKINA FASO:
Telecel announces new tarrifs
Telecel Burkina Faso is lowering its tarrifs from 1 January 2010, from XOF 150 to XOF 140 according to a report by... < more >
EGYPT:
Egypt announces changes in triple-play telecom licences
Egypt has announced changes in the two triple-play licences, which it plans to offer for services in gated communities...< more >
Mobinil receives EFSA bond approval
Mobinil has received the approval of the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) for the launch of its EGP 1.5... < more >
Mobinil to make payment for second instalment of 3G licence by January-end
Mobinil, the largest mobile phone carrier in Egypt in terms of subscribers, plans to make the second instalment of EGP...< more >
Regulator upholds earlier decision in OT-FT dispute for Mobinil stake
Orascom Telecom’s (OT) appeal against approval given by the Egyptian financial regulator to France Telecom SA (FT)....< more >
Telecom Egypt demands EGP 2 billion from Mobinil
Telecom Egypt has reportedly demanded EGP 2 billion (USD 364 million) from mobile phone carrier Mobinil with...< more >
Telecom Egypt fully acquires TE Data
Telecom Egypt has acquired a 4.95 percent stake in its broadband unit TE Data from a consortium of three local...< more >
IRAQ:
Fourth licence on the cards
The government of Iraq is reportedly considering the award of a fourth mobile phone licence and is holding discussions...< more >
ISRAEL:
Acting CEO named for Partner
Partner Communications has announced that Mr. Eli Glickman has been appointed as Deputy CEO....< more >
JORDAN:
JTG to launch 3G services in three months
Nayla Khawam, the CEO of Jordan Telecom Group (JTG), has announced that the operator plans to launch...< more >
NIGERIA:
Gateway Communications wins 10.5 GHz spectrum licence for 10 Nigerian states
Gateway Communications has won a 10.5 GHz spectrum licence to operate in 10 states in Nigeria-Kano, Kaduna,...< more >
MTN Nigeria launches conference call service
MTN Nigeria has launched a new service dubbed MTN Group Connect, which will enable its business clients to make ...< more >
Zain Nigeria faces dealer lawsuit
Lansylva Ventures Limited, an authorised dealer for Zain Nigeria, has filed a lawsuit against the carrier in the Federal...< more >
QATAR:
Qtel joins with Tata Communications for advanced services
Qtel has signed a deal with Tata Communications under which both the companies will jointly offer enterprise network...< more >
SAUDI ARABIA:
Digital Five to offer gateway software system to SBC
Saudi Bells Telecom Company (SBC) has selected Digital Five Sendirian Berhad, a Malaysia-based technology ...< more >
SOUTH AFRICA:
ICASA alters telecom equipment regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has made the code of conduct governing the sale,...< more >
SABC board opposes Mokoetle’s appointment
The recent appointment of Solly Mokoetle, the former Chief Content Officer at Telkom Media, as the CEO of SA...< more >
TANZANIA:
Wide International Network to offer online payment system to mobile users
Wide International Network, a Tanzania-based company, has developed a new solution, which will enable Tanzanian...
TURKEY:
Turkcell runs foul of Competition Board
The Competition Board of Turkey has imposed a fine of TRY 36.07 million (USD 22.44 million) on Turkcell for...< more >
UGANDA:
High Court acts on interconnect rates
Acting on MTN’s appeal, the Ugandan High Court has barred the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) from ...< more >
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
Etisalat collaborates with Citibank for remittance service
Etisalat has signed a partnership agreement with Citibank which will enable Indian expatriates in the UAE to send...< more >
WiMAX - SAUDI ARABIA:
Mobily expands WiMAX network coverage in Jeddah
Mobily has expanded the reach of its WiMAX network to more districts in Jeddah, including Thaalbah, Al-Salam, Al-...< more >
ZAMBIA:
Altimo bids for 75 percent stake in Zamtel
The Zambia Development Agency has announced the acceptance of a late bid from Russia-based Altimo, the fourth...< more >
Issue index: 406 - 07 Jan 2010 | 405 - 31 Dec 2009 |404 - 24 Dec 2009 |403 - 17 Dec 2009 | 402 - 10 Dec 2009 | 401 - 3 Dec 2009 | 400 - 26 Nov 2009 | 399 - 19 Nov 2009
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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