Table of Contents
Volume 1 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Overviews
1. TELECOMS, MOBILE AND BROADBAND OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS 2006
- 1.1 Telecom market overview
- 1.2 Key developments
- 1.2.1 Deregulation and privatisation
- 1.2.2 Infrastructure developments
- 1.2.3 Data traffic on the rise
- 1.2.4 Internet and broadband markets: still virtually untapped
- 1.2.5 Major acquisitions in Africa's mobile market
- 1.2.6 Convergence of telecoms and media
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
- 2.1 Overview of Africa's telecom market
- 2.1.1 The wireless explosion
- 2.1.2 Internet and broadband market
- 2.2 Foreign investments in telecommunications
- 2.2.1 The Chinese vendors, Huawei and ZTE
3. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- 3.1 WTO members
- 3.2 National ICT policies
- 3.3 Deregulation and privatisation
- 3.4 Universal access
- 3.5 African Telecommunication Regulators Network (ATRN)
- 3.6 Telecommunication Regulators Association of Southern Africa (TRASA)
- 3.7 African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
- 3.8 West African common regulatory framework 2005
4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Domestic infrastructure
- 4.2.1 Pan African Telecommunications Network
- 4.2.2 Comtel
- 4.2.3 East African Community digital transmission project
- 4.2.4 Intelecom II
- 4.2.5 Utilities
- 4.3 International infrastructure
- 4.3.1 Satellite networks
- 4.3.2 Submarine cable networks
- 4.4 IP and Next Generation Networks in Africa
- 4.4.1 Developments in various African markets
5. DATA MARKET
- 5.1 Africa's data traffic on the rise
- 5.2 Limited availability of advanced data services
- 5.3 VSAT networks ?Ean instant infrastructure solution for Africa
6. INTERNET MARKET
- 6.1 Overview of Africa's Internet market
- 6.1.1 Internet statistics
- 6.2 African Internet developments
- 6.2.1 Barriers to Internet development
- 6.2.2 Internet access locations
- 6.2.3 African Internet projects sponsored by international agencies
- 6.2.4 Internet connectivity
- 6.2.5 African Internet exchange points
- 6.2.6 African Network Information Center (AfriNIC)
- 6.3 ISP market
- 6.3.1 Africa's largest ISP ?EAfrica Online
- 6.3.2 Internet Solutions (IS)
- 6.3.3 Average cost of local dial-up accounts
- 6.3.4 Payment models for dial-up Internet access
- 6.3.5 Email only services
- 6.3.6 African ISP association (AfrISPA)
- 6.4 VoIP telephony
- 6.4.1 VoIP cost savings
- 6.4.2 VoIP regulatory restrictions
7. BROADBAND MARKET
- 7.1 An emerging market
- 7.2 Wireless broadband
- 7.2.1 The future of WiMAX in Africa
- 7.2.2 Sentech's MyWireless (South Africa)
- 7.2.3 iBurst by WBS (South Africa)
- 7.2.4 WiFi
- 7.2.5 WiMAX
- 7.3 Powerline Communication (PLC)
- 7.4 Internet via satellite
- 7.4.1 iWay Africa
- 7.4.2 Geolink Access
- 7.4.3 IP Direct
- 7.4.4 Intelsat
- 7.4.5 Sky2Net
- 7.4.6 SkyVision
- 7.4.7 PlanetSky
8. VOIP TELEPHONY
- 8.1 Market overview
- 8.2 Benefits of VoIP
- 8.3 Brief overview of selected VoIP service providers in Africa
- 8.3.1 ITXC, Teleglobe, VSNL
- 8.3.2 iBasis
- 8.3.3 Net2Phone
- 8.3.4 VocalTec
- 8.3.5 Viper Networks
- 8.3.6 IP Planet
- 8.4 VoIP peering
- 8.5 VoIP regulatory restrictions and liberalisation
- 8.6 VoIP telephony in various African countries
- 8.6.1 Algeria
- 8.6.2 Angola
- 8.6.3 Benin
- 8.6.4 Botswana
- 8.6.5 Burkina Faso
- 8.6.6 Chad
- 8.6.7 Cote d'Ivoire
- 8.6.8 Democratic Republic of Congo
- 8.6.9 Egypt
- 8.6.10 Ethiopia
- 8.6.11 Gambia
- 8.6.12 Ghana
- 8.6.13 Kenya
- 8.6.14 Lesotho
- 8.6.15 Libya
- 8.6.16 Madagascar
- 8.6.17 Malawi
- 8.6.18 Mali
- 8.6.19 Mauritius
- 8.6.20 Morocco
- 8.6.21 Nigeria
- 8.6.22 Senegal
- 8.6.23 South Africa
- 8.6.24 Sudan
- 8.6.25 Tanzania
- 8.6.26 Uganda
- 8.6.27 Zambia
- 8.6.28 Zimbabwe
9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9.1 Analysis of Africa's mobile market
- 9.1.1 The impact of mobile phones in Africa
- 9.1.2 Statistical analysis
- 9.1.3 More mobiles than fixed lines
- 9.1.4 Average revenue per user (ARPU)
- 9.1.5 Churn
- 9.2 Mobile technologies
- 9.2.1 Analogue
- 9.2.2 Digital
- 9.2.3 Third Generation mobile (3G)
- 9.3 Fixed-mobile convergence
- 9.3.1 Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
- 9.4 Pan-African mobile operators
- 9.4.1 Atlantique Telecom
- 9.4.2 Celtel International (formerly MSI Cellular Investments)
- 9.4.3 Econet Wireless International
- 9.4.4 France Telecom/Orange
- 9.4.5 Millicom International Cellular
- 9.4.6 MTN Group Ltd
- 9.4.7 Orascom Telecom
- 9.4.8 Vodacom Group (Pty)
- 9.5 Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO)
- 9.6 Mobile voice services
- 9.7 Community phones
- 9.8 Mobile data services
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 SMS
- 9.8.3 MMS
- 9.8.4 GPRS
- 9.8.5 EDGE
- 9.9 Mobile banking
- 9.10 Satellite mobile
- 9.10.1 Globalstar
- 9.10.2 Inmarsat
- 9.10.3 Iridium Satellite LLC
- 9.10.4 New ICO
- 9.10.5 Thuraya
10. BROADCASTING MARKET
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Problems facing the broadcasting industry
- 10.3 Free-to-air TV
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 African Union of Television and Radio Networks
- 10.3.3 African Broadcast Network
- 10.3.4 TVAfrica (defunct)
- 10.4 Pay TV
- 10.4.1 Overview
- 10.4.2 Egypt
- 10.4.3 MIH Group
- 10.4.4 Other pay TV operators
- 10.5 Digital TV in Africa
- 10.6 Satellite coverage
- 10.6.1 Arabsat
- 10.6.2 Eutelsat
- 10.6.3 Intelsat and PanAmSat
- 10.6.4 NewSkies Satellites
- 10.6.5 NileSat
- 10.6.6 WorldSpace
- 10.7 Digital TV
- 10.8 Business TV
- 10.9 Personal video recorders (PVR)
- 10.10 Broadband TV, Triple-Play
- 10.11 Video-on-Demand (VoD)
11. CONVERGENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
- 11.1 Converging infrastructure
- 11.2 Broadband TV, Triple-Play
- 11.2.1 Video-on-Demand (VoD)
- 11.3 Personal video recorders (PVR)
- 11.4 Convergence developments in various African markets
- 11.4.1 Botswana
- 11.4.2 Egypt
- 11.4.3 Kenya
- 11.4.4 Mauritius
- 11.4.5 Nigeria
- 11.4.6 Senegal
- 11.4.7 South Africa
12. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 2 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Central and Eastern Regions
1. CAMEROON
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Cameroon's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Sector reorganisation and liberalisation
- 1.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3 Privatisation of Camtel
- 1.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.4.1 National and international
- 1.5 Major fixed-line players in Cameroon
- 1.5.1 Camtel
- 1.5.2 Pastel
- 1.6 Data market
- 1.6.1 Data network
- 1.6.2 VSAT networks
- 1.7 Internet market
- 1.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Cameroon
- 1.7.2 Internet access locations
- 1.7.3 Cameroon's ISP market
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Cameroon's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.3 Satellite mobile
- 1.9 Broadcasting market
2. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of DRC's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Overview
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Competition in the telecom sector
- 2.3.4 Privatisation of OCPT
- 2.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.4.1 National and international
- 2.5 Internet market
- 2.5.1 Overview of the Internet in DRC
- 2.5.2 Internet access locations
- 2.5.3 ISP market
- 2.6 Mobile communications
- 2.6.1 Market overview
- 2.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7 Broadcasting market
- 2.7.1 Television and radio broadcasting in DRC
3. ETHIOPIA
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Ethiopia's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.2 Telecom service licences
- 3.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Ethiopia
- 3.4.1 Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International communications links
- 3.6 Data market
- 3.6.1 Digital Data Network
- 3.6.2 PADISnet
- 3.6.3 VSAT networks
- 3.7 Internet and Broadband market
- 3.7.1 Overview of Ethiopia's Internet market
- 3.7.2 National connectivity
- 3.7.3 Internet regulatory issues
- 3.7.4 Internet access locations
- 3.7.5 ISP market
- 3.7.6 Direcway broadband satellite network
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Ethiopia's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.8.3 Satellite mobile
- 3.9 Broadcasting market
- 3.9.1 Regulatory overview
- 3.9.2 Free to air TV
- 3.9.3 Satellite TV
4. KENYA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Kenya's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Kenya Communications Act 1998
- 4.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.3 Tariff regulation
- 4.3.4 Foreign ownership
- 4.3.5 Number portability
- 4.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Kenya
- 4.4 Fixed network operator in Kenya
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 Kenya Data Networks (KDN)
- 4.5.3 Kenya Light and Power Company (KPLC)
- 4.5.4 Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- 4.5.5 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Data market
- 4.7 Internet market
- 4.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Kenya
- 4.7.2 Internet access locations
- 4.7.3 Internet backbone
- 4.7.4 Kenya Internet exchange point
- 4.7.5 Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC)
- 4.7.6 Kenya's ISP market
- 4.7.7 Broadband in Kenya
- 4.7.8 VoIP telephony
- 4.7.9 Triple Play
- 4.8 Mobile communications
- 4.8.1 Overview of Kenya's mobile market
- 4.8.2 Interconnection
- 4.8.3 International gateways
- 4.8.4 Mobile number portability (MNP)
- 4.8.5 Equipment Identification Register (EIR)
- 4.8.6 Major mobile operators
- 4.8.7 Mobile voice services
- 4.8.8 Mobile data services
- 4.9 Broadcasting market
- 4.9.1 Regulatory overview
- 4.9.2 Free-to-air TV
- 4.9.3 Pay TV
5. TANZANIA
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Tanzania's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Background
- 5.3.2 National Telecommunications Policy 1997
- 5.3.3 National ICT Policy 2003
- 5.3.4 New regulatory framework 2005
- 5.3.5 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Tanzania
- 5.3.7 Privatisation of Tanzania Telecom
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Tanzania
- 5.4.1 Tanzania Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 5.4.2 Zanzibar Telecommunications Corporation
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data operators
- 5.6.2 VSAT networks
- 5.7 Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Tanzania
- 5.7.2 Internet access locations
- 5.7.3 Tanzania's ISP market
- 5.7.4 Broadband
- 5.7.5 VoIP telephony
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Tanzania's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.9 Broadcasting market
- 5.9.1 Television broadcasting in Tanzania
- 5.9.2 Public TV broadcasters
- 5.9.3 Private TV broadcasters
6. UGANDA
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Uganda's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Telecommunications policy 1996
- 6.3.3 Uganda communications act 1997
- 6.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Uganda
- 6.3.6 Privatisation of Uganda Telecom
- 6.3.7 New competition framework 2005
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Uganda
- 6.4.1 Uganda Telecom Ltd
- 6.4.2 MTN Uganda Ltd
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.6 Data market
- 6.6.1 Data infrastructure
- 6.7 Internet market
- 6.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Uganda
- 6.7.2 Uganda Internet Exchange Point (UiXP)
- 6.7.3 Internet access locations
- 6.7.4 Internet initiatives
- 6.7.5 Uganda's ISP market
- 6.7.6 Overview of selected ISPs
- 6.8 Broandband market
- 6.9 Convergence
- 6.9.1 E-commerce
- 6.9.2 E-government
- 6.9.3 Broadcasting
- 6.1 Mobile communications
- 6.10.1 Overview of Uganda's mobile market
- 6.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.10.3 Satellite mobile
7. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 3 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
1. LESOTHO
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Lesotho's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Telecommunication Policy of 1999
- 1.3.2 LTA Act of 2000
- 1.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Lesotho
- 1.3.5 Privatisation of Telecom Lesotho
- 1.4 Fixed network operator in Lesotho
- 1.4.1 Telecom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Lesotho
- 1.6.2 National Internet hub
- 1.6.3 Lesotho's ISP market
- 1.7 Mobile communications
- 1.7.1 Overview of Lesotho's mobile market
- 1.7.2 Mobile statistics
- 1.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 1.8 Broadcasting market
2. SOUTH AFRICA
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of South Africa's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historical background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Telecommunications Amendment Bill
- 2.3.4 Regulation of Interception of Communications Act 2002
- 2.3.5 Draft Convergence Bill
- 2.3.6 Universal Service Agency (USA)
- 2.3.7 Telecom sector liberalisation in South Africa
- 2.3.8 Privatisation of Telkom SA
- 2.3.9 Interconnection
- 2.3.10 WiFi
- 2.3.11 Number portability
- 2.3.12 Telkom's submarine cable monopoly under scrutiny
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in South Africa
- 2.5 National private networks
- 2.5.1 Overview
- 2.5.2 Eskom
- 2.5.3 Transtel
- 2.5.4 Electricity utilities
- 2.6 Carrier of carriers
- 2.7 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.7.1 National telecom network
- 2.7.2 Municipal networks
- 2.7.3 International infrastructure
- 2.7.4 Call centres
- 2.8 Broadband and Internet Market
- 2.8.1 Data market
- 2.8.2 Telkom data services
- 2.8.3 VANS
- 2.8.4 Internet market
- 2.8.5 Internet demographics
- 2.8.6 Community access projects
- 2.8.7 South Africa's ISP market
- 2.8.8 Internet access providers
- 2.8.9 Broadband market
- 2.8.10 ADSL
- 2.8.11 Broadband over powerlines (BPL)
- 2.8.12 Wireless broadband
- 2.9 Convergence
- 2.9.1 VoIP telephony
- 2.9.2 Next Generation Networks (NGN)
- 2.9.3 Triple Play
- 2.9.4 Broadcast signal distributors
- 2.9.5 Digital TV
- 2.9.6 Interactive TV (iTV)
- 2.10 Mobile communications
- 2.10.1 Overview of South Africa's mobile market
- 2.10.2 Liberalisation and licence obligations
- 2.10.3 Regulatory issues
- 2.10.4 Mobile handsets
- 2.10.5 Major mobile operators
- 2.10.6 Mobile voice services
- 2.10.7 Mobile data services
- 2.10.8 Mobile applications
- 2.10.9 Third Generation (3G)
- 2.10.10 Fixed-mobile convergence
3. SWAZILAND
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Swaziland's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Overview
- 3.3.2 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Swaziland
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Data communications
- 3.7 Internet market
- 3.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Swaziland
- 3.7.2 Internet initiatives
- 3.7.3 Internet access locations
- 3.7.4 E-banking
- 3.7.5 Swaziland's ISP market
- 3.7.6 Swaziland Internet Exchange Point
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Swaziland's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operator
- 3.9 Broadcasting
- 3.9.1 Free to air broadcasting
- 3.9.2 Pay TV
4. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 4 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Northern Region
1. ALGERIA
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Algeria's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Historic background
- 1.3.2 Law of 2000
- 1.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Algeria
- 1.3.5 Privatisation of Algerie Telecom
- 1.3.6 Interconnection
- 1.4 Fixed network operator in Algeria
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Algeria
- 1.6.2 Internet cafes
- 1.6.3 Algeria's ISP market
- 1.6.4 VoIP
- 1.6.5 E-services
- 1.7 Broadband market
- 1.7.1 ADSL
- 1.7.2 Satellite broadband
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Algeria's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.3 Third Generation (3G) mobile systems
- 1.8.4 Satellite mobile
- 1.9 Broadcasting market
- 1.9.1 Overview
- 1.9.2 Satellite TV
2. CHAD
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Chad's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1998
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Chad
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Internet market
- 2.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Chad
- 2.6.2 VoIP telephony
- 2.7 Mobile communications
- 2.7.1 Overview of Chad's mobile market
- 2.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7.3 Satellite mobile
- 2.8 Broadcasting market
3. EGYPT
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Egypt's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Background
- 3.3.2 Creation of a new regulatory framework
- 3.3.3 Legislative reform
- 3.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.5 Telecommunications Master Plan
- 3.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Egypt
- 3.3.7 Privatisation of Telecom Egypt
- 3.3.8 Interconnection
- 3.4 Fixed network operators in Egypt
- 3.4.1 Telecom Egypt
- 3.4.2 Orascom Telecom
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Fixed voice market
- 3.6.1 National and international call traffic
- 3.7 Data market
- 3.7.1 Data service operators
- 3.7.2 VSAT networks
- 3.7.3 Data centres
- 3.8 Internet market
- 3.8.1 Overview of the Internet in Egypt
- 3.8.2 Internet gateways
- 3.8.3 Cairo Regional Internet Exchange (CRIX)
- 3.8.4 Internet access locations
- 3.8.5 Egypt's ISP Market
- 3.9 Broadband market
- 3.9.1 Broadband initiative
- 3.9.2 xDSL
- 3.9.3 Wireless broadband
- 3.10 Convergence
- 3.10.1 VoIP telephony
- 3.10.2 Next Generation Networks (NGN)
- 3.10.3 E-commerce
- 3.10.4 Smart Village
- 3.10.5 Technology incubators
- 3.10.6 Information Highway Project
- 3.10.7 E-government
- 3.10.8 Egypt's broadcasting market
- 3.11 Mobile communications
- 3.11.1 Overview of Egypt's mobile market
- 3.11.2 Regulatory issues
- 3.11.3 Major mobile operators
- 3.11.4 Mobile voice services
- 3.11.5 Mobile data services
4. LIBYA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Country overview
- 4.3 Telecommunications market
- 4.3.1 Overview of Libya's telecom market
- 4.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.4.1 National telecom network
- 4.4.2 International infrastructure
- 4.5 Internet market
- 4.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Libya
- 4.5.2 VoIP
- 4.6 Mobile communications
- 4.6.1 Overview of Libya's mobile market
- 4.6.2 Mobile statistics
- 4.6.3 Major mobile operators
- 4.6.4 3G
- 4.6.5 Satellite mobile
- 4.7 Broadcasting market
- 4.7.1 Television broadcasting in Libya
- 4.7.2 Pay TV
5. MOROCCO
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Morocco's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Telecommunications Law 1997
- 5.3.2 Telecom law amendments 2002
- 5.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Morocco
- 5.3.5 Privatisation of Maroc Telecom
- 5.3.6 Universal service
- 5.4 Fixed network operator in Morocco
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Internet market
- 5.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Morocco
- 5.6.2 MARWAN network
- 5.6.3 Internet connectivity
- 5.6.4 Morocco's ISP market
- 5.7 Broadband market
- 5.7.1 ADSL
- 5.7.2 Wireless broadband
- 5.8 Convergence
- 5.8.1 VoIP telephony
- 5.8.2 E-commerce
- 5.8.3 Tele-education
- 5.9 Mobile communications
- 5.9.1 Overview of Morocco's mobile market
- 5.9.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.9.3 3G
- 5.9.4 Satellite mobile
- 5.10 Broadcasting
- 5.10.1 Television and radio broadcasting in Morocco
- 5.10.2 Free-to-air TV
- 5.10.3 Satellite TV
6. SUDAN
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Sudan's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Sudan
- 6.3.4 Privatisation of Sudatel
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Sudan
- 6.4.1 Sudan Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 6.4.2 Kanartel (Canar Telecom)
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.5.3 Southern Sudan
- 6.6 Internet and Broadband markets
- 6.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Sudan
- 6.6.2 Sudan Internet Society (SiS)
- 6.6.3 Sudan's ISP market
- 6.6.4 Broadband market
- 6.7 Mobile communications
- 6.7.1 Overview of Sudan's mobile market
- 6.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.7.3 Satellite mobile
- 6.8 Broadcasting
- 6.8.1 Radio and TV broadcasting in Sudan
7. TUNISIA
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Tunisia's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Background
- 7.3.2 Telecommunications Act 2001
- 7.3.3 Regulatory authorities
- 7.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Tunisia
- 7.3.5 Privatisation of Tunisie Telecom
- 7.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.4.1 National telecom network
- 7.4.2 International infrastructure
- 7.5 Data market
- 7.6 Internet and Broadband markets
- 7.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Tunisia
- 7.6.2 Agence Tunisienne d'Internet (ATI)
- 7.6.3 Internet access locations
- 7.6.4 Tunisia's ISP market
- 7.6.5 Broadband market
- 7.7 Convergence
- 7.8 Mobile communications
- 7.8.1 Overview of Tunisia's mobile market
- 7.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.8.3 3G
- 7.8.4 Satellite mobile
- 7.9 Broadcasting
- 7.9.1 TV broadcasting
- 7.9.2 Satellite TV
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 5 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Southern and Indian Ocean Region
1. ANGOLA
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Angola's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Historic background
- 1.3.2 Basic Telecommunications Law 2001
- 1.3.3 Department of Telecommunications
- 1.3.4 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.5 National Telecommunications Council
- 1.3.6 National Commission for Information Technology
- 1.3.7 Universal Service Fund
- 1.3.8 Value-added services
- 1.3.9 Privatisation of Angola Telecom
- 1.3.10 Interconnection
- 1.3.11 Telecom sector liberalisation in Angola
- 1.4 Fixed network operators in Angola
- 1.4.1 Angola Telecom
- 1.4.2 Fixed wireless operators
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Internet market
- 1.6.1 Initial development
- 1.6.2 Overview of the Internet in Angola
- 1.6.3 Broadband market
- 1.6.4 Angola's ISP market
- 1.6.5 Internet access locations
- 1.7 Mobile communications
- 1.7.1 Overview of Angola's mobile market
- 1.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.8 Broadcasting
- 1.8.1 Overview of broadcasting in Angola
- 1.8.2 Radio
- 1.8.3 Television
2. BOTSWANA
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Botswana's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historic background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 Universal Service and Access Strategy
- 2.3.4 Botswana to develop its own cyber law
- 2.3.5 National ICT policy master plan 'Maitlamo?Enbsp;
- 2.3.6 Telecom sector liberalisation in Botswana
- 2.3.7 Privatisation of Botswana Telecom
- 2.3.8 Interconnection
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Botswana
- 2.4.1 Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Data market
- 2.6.1 Managed data services
- 2.6.2 VSAT networks
- 2.7 Internet market
- 2.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Botswana
- 2.7.2 Botswana's ISP market
- 2.7.3 Broadband
- 2.7.4 VoIP telephony
- 2.8 Convergence
- 2.8.1 Next-Generation Network (NGN)
- 2.8.2 E-commerce
- 2.8.3 E-government
- 2.8.4 Broadcasting
- 2.8.5 Draft National Broadcasting Policy 2003
- 2.8.6 BTV
- 2.8.7 Pay TV
- 2.9 Mobile communications
- 2.9.1 Overview of Botswana's mobile market
- 2.9.2 Regulatory issues
- 2.9.3 Major mobile operators
3. MADAGASCAR
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Madagascar's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Telecommunications reform
- 3.3.2 National ICT Policy
- 3.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of Telecom Malagasy (Telma)
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Madagascar
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Data market
- 3.7 Internet and broadband market
- 3.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Madagascar
- 3.7.2 Internet access locations
- 3.7.3 Madagascar's ISP market
- 3.7.4 VoIP
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Madagascar's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.9 Broadcasting market
- 3.9.1 Overview of broadcasting in Madagascar
- 3.10 Forecasts
- 3.10.1 Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
- 3.10.2 Internet user forecast to 2015
- 3.10.3 Mobile market forecast to 2015
4. MALAWI
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Malawi's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Malawi Communications Act 1998
- 4.3.2 ICT Policy
- 4.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Malawi
- 4.3.5 Privatisation of Malawi Telecom
- 4.3.6 Interconnection
- 4.4 Fixed network operator in Malawi
- 4.4.1 Malawi Telecommunications Ltd
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Internet market
- 4.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Malawi
- 4.6.2 Malawi's ISP market
- 4.6.3 VoIP
- 4.7 Mobile communications
- 4.7.1 Overview of Malawi's mobile market
- 4.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 4.8 Broadcasting market
5. MAURITIUS
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Mauritian telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1998
- 5.3.2 Information and Communication Technology Act 2001
- 5.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.4 National Telecommunications Policy (NTP ?E2003, 2004)
- 5.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Mauritius
- 5.3.6 Privatisation of Mauritius Telecom
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Mauritius
- 5.4.1 Mauritius Telecom Group
- 5.4.2 Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd.
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data network infrastructure
- 5.7 Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Mauritius
- 5.7.2 Internet access locations
- 5.7.3 ISP market
- 5.8 Broadband market
- 5.8.1 Overview
- 5.8.2 ADSL
- 5.8.3 NetTV
- 5.8.4 Wireless broadband
- 5.8.5 VoIP
- 5.9 Convergence
- 5.9.1 E-commerce
- 5.9.2 IT incentives
- 5.9.3 Cyber-City Project
- 5.9.4 E-government project
- 5.9.5 Broadcasting market
- 5.10 Mobile communications
- 5.10.1 Overview of the Mauritian mobile market
- 5.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 5.10.3 3G
6. MOZAMBIQUE
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Mozambique's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Telecommunications Law 1992
- 6.3.2 Draft Telecommunications Bill 2002
- 6.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.4 National Commission on Information
- 6.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Mozambique
- 6.3.6 Privatisation
- 6.3.7 Interconnection
- 6.4 Fixed network operator in Mozambique
- 6.4.1 Telecomunicacoes De Mocambique
- 6.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1 National telecom network
- 6.5.2 International infrastructure
- 6.6 Data market
- 6.7 Internet market
- 6.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Mozambique
- 6.7.2 Internet connectivity
- 6.7.3 Internet access locations
- 6.7.4 E-government
- 6.7.5 Mozambique's ISP market
- 6.7.6 Broadband market
- 6.8 Mobile communications
- 6.8.1 Overview of Mozambique's mobile market
- 6.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 6.9 Broadcasting
- 6.9.1 Overview of TV and radio broadcasting
7. NAMIBIA
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Namibia's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Communications division
- 7.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3 Post and Telecommunications Bill 1999
- 7.3.4 Draft Communications Bill 2002
- 7.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Namibia
- 7.4 Fixed network operator in Namibia
- 7.4.1 Telecom Namibia Ltd
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.6 Data market
- 7.6.1 Data services
- 7.6.2 ISDN
- 7.6.3 Teleconferencing
- 7.6.4 VSAT networks
- 7.7 Internet market
- 7.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Namibia
- 7.7.2 Internet connectivity
- 7.7.3 Namibia's ISP market
- 7.7.4 Overview of selected ISPs
- 7.7.5 SchoolNet Namibia
- 7.8 Broadband in Namibia
- 7.9 Content and e-services
- 7.1 Mobile communications
- 7.10.1 Overview of Namibia's mobile market
- 7.10.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.10.3 Satellite mobile
- 7.11 Broadcasting
- 7.11.1 Broadcasting in Namibia
- 7.11.2 Pay-TV
- 7.11.3 Digital TV
8. ZAMBIA
- 8.1 Key statistics
- 8.2 Telecommunications market
- 8.2.1 Overview of Zambia's telecom market
- 8.3 Regulatory environment
- 8.3.1 Telecommunications Act 1994
- 8.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 8.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 8.3.4 Privatisation of Zamtel
- 8.4 Fixed network operator in Zambia
- 8.4.1 Zambia Telecommunications Ltd (Zamtel)
- 8.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 8.5.1 National telecom network
- 8.5.2 International infrastructure
- 8.6 Internet and Broadband market
- 8.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Zambia
- 8.6.2 Internet access locations
- 8.6.3 Zambia's ISP market
- 8.7 Mobile communications
- 8.7.1 Overview of Zambia's mobile market
- 8.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 8.8 Broadcasting
- 8.8.1 Overview of broadcasting in Zambia
- 8.8.2 Regulatory issues
9. ZIMBABWE
- 9.1 Key statistics
- 9.2 Telecommunications market
- 9.2.1 Overview of Zimbabwe's telecom market
- 9.3 Regulatory environment
- 9.3.1 Sector Reform Policy 1996
- 9.3.2 Posts and Telecommunications Bill 2000
- 9.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 9.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 9.3.5 Privatisation of TelOne and NetOne
- 9.4 Fixed network operators in Zimbabwe
- 9.4.1 TelOne
- 9.4.2 TeleAccess Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
- 9.4.3 Afritell
- 9.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 9.5.1 National telecom network
- 9.5.2 International infrastructure
- 9.6 Data communications
- 9.7 Internet market
- 9.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Zimbabwe
- 9.7.2 Internet initiatives
- 9.7.3 Zimbabwe's ISP market
- 9.7.4 Overview of selected ISPs
- 9.7.5 VoIP telephony
- 9.8 Mobile communications
- 9.8.1 Overview of Zimbabwe's mobile market
- 9.8.2 Major mobile operators
- 9.8.3 Satellite mobile
10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 6 - Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Western Region
1. BENIN
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Benin's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Overview
- 1.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 1.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.4.1 National telecom network
- 1.4.2 International infrastructure
- 1.5 Broadband and Internet market
- 1.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Benin
- 1.5.2 Internet access locations
- 1.5.3 Benin's ISP market
- 1.5.4 Broadband market
- 1.5.5 VoIP
- 1.6 Mobile communications
- 1.6.1 Overview of Benin's mobile market
- 1.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 1.6.3 Satellite mobile
- 1.7 Broadcasting market
- 1.7.1 Television broadcasting
2. BURKINA FASO
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Burkina Faso's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Historic background
- 2.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3 NICI development plan
- 2.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 2.3.5 Market liberalisation
- 2.3.6 Privatisation of Onatel
- 2.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.4.1 National telecom network
- 2.4.2 International infrastructure
- 2.5 Internet market
- 2.5.1 Overview of the Internet in Burkina Faso
- 2.5.2 Internet projects
- 2.5.3 Burkina Faso's ISP market
- 2.6 Mobile communications
- 2.6.1 Overview of Burkina Faso's mobile market
- 2.6.2 Major mobile operators
- 2.7 Broadcasting market
- 2.7.1 Introduction
- 2.7.2 Free-to-air TV
- 2.7.3 Satellite TV
3. COTE D'IVOIRE
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Cote d'Ivoire's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Telecom sector liberalisation
- 3.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 3.3.3 Regulatory authorities
- 3.3.4 Privatisation of CI-Telecom
- 3.4 Fixed network operators in Cote d'Ivoire
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telecom network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 3.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Cote d'Ivoire
- 3.6.2 USAID Leland project
- 3.6.3 Internet access locations
- 3.6.4 ISP market
- 3.6.5 Major ISPs
- 3.6.6 Internet via satellite
- 3.6.7 Broadband
- 3.6.8 VoIP
- 3.6.9 E-commerce
- 3.7 Mobile communications
- 3.7.1 Mobile market overview
- 3.7.2 Major mobile operators
- 3.8 Broadcasting market
- 3.8.1 Regulatory overview
- 3.8.2 Free to air TV
- 3.8.3 Pay TV
- 3.8.4 Satellite TV
4. GAMBIA
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Gambia's telecom market
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Regulatory framework
- 4.3.2 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 4.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation and privatisation
- 4.4 Fixed network operators in Gambia
- 4.4.1 Gambia Telecommunications Co Ltd
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.6 Internet market
- 4.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Gambia
- 4.6.2 Internet connectivity
- 4.6.3 Internet access locations
- 4.6.4 Gambia's ISP market
- 4.6.5 VoIP telephony
- 4.6.6 E-government
- 4.7 Mobile communications
- 4.7.1 Overview of Gambia's mobile market
- 4.7.2 Mobile statistics
- 4.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 4.8 Broadcasting market
- 4.8.1 Television broadcasting in Gambia
5. GHANA
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Ghana's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.2 National Information and Communications Infrastructure Plan 2000
- 2005
- 5.3.3 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 5.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation in Ghana
- 5.3.5 Privatisation of Ghana Telecom
- 5.3.6 Interconnection
- 5.4 Fixed network operators in Ghana
- 5.4.1 Ghana Telecom
- 5.4.2 Western Telesystems Ghana Ltd (Westel)
- 5.4.3 Capital Telecom Ltd
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 Wireless local loop (WLL)
- 5.5.3 The eCARE project
- 5.5.4 International infrastructure
- 5.6 Data market
- 5.6.1 Data infrastructure
- 5.6.2 VSAT networks
- 5.7 Broadband and Internet market
- 5.7.1 Overview of the Internet in Ghana
- 5.7.2 Internet statistics
- 5.7.3 Internet regulations
- 5.7.4 Internet access locations
- 5.7.5 Ghana's ISP market
- 5.7.6 Ghana Internet Exchange Point (GIX)
- 5.7.7 Broadband
- 5.7.8 Internet via satellite
- 5.7.9 VoIP telephony
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Ghana's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Mobile statistics
- 5.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 5.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 5.8.5 Mobile data services
- 5.8.6 Third-generation mobile (3G)
- 5.9 Broadcasting market
- 5.9.1 Television broadcasting in Ghana
- 5.9.2 Satellite TV
- 5.9.3 Pay TV
6. NIGERIA
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Nigeria's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Nigerian Communications Commission Decree (NCCD) 75 of 1992
- 6.3.2 National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 1999
- 6.3.3 Nigerian Communications Act 2003
- 6.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 6.3.5 Proposed new unified licensing regime 2006
- 6.3.6 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.7 Interconnection
- 6.3.8 Telecom sector liberalisation in Nigeria
- 6.3.9 Privatisation of Nitel
- 6.4 Fixed network operators in Nigeria
- 6.4.1 Market analysis ?E2006
- 6.4.2 Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd (Nitel)
- 6.4.3 Globacom Ltd
- 6.4.4 VGC Communications
- 6.4.5 National Long-Distance Operators (LDOs)
- 6.5 Private fixed wireless operators
- 6.5.1 Awakening interest in WLL
- 6.5.2 Cell Communications Ltd (Cellcom)
- 6.5.3 Intercellular Nigeria Ltd
- 6.5.4 Mobitel Nigeria Ltd
- 6.5.5 Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd (MLTL)
- 6.5.6 Reliance Telecommunications Ltd
- 6.5.7 Starcomms Ltd
- 6.5.8 Sirius Wireless Ltd
- 6.5.9 Bourdex Telecommunications
- 6.6 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.6.1 Continued massive investment required to meet demand
- 6.6.2 National telecom network
- 6.6.3 Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
- 6.6.4 International infrastructure
- 6.7 Data market
- 6.7.1 Overview
- 6.7.2 Frame relay
- 6.7.3 VSAT networks
- 6.8 Internet market
- 6.8.1 Overview of Nigeria's Internet market
- 6.8.2 Access locations
- 6.8.3 Nigerian Internet Group (NIG)
- 6.8.4 Nigeria's ISP market
- 6.8.5 Selected ISPs
- 6.8.6 VoIP telephony
- 6.9 Broadband market
- 6.9.1 ADSL
- 6.9.2 Wireless broadband
- 6.9.3 Internet via satellite
- 6.9.4 Broadband Powerline
- 6.10 Convergence
- 6.10.1 Broadcasting market
- 6.10.2 Interactive TV (iTV)
- 6.10.3 Next Generation Networks (NGN), Triple-Play
- 6.10.4 E-commerce
- 6.10.5 E-government
- 6.11 Mobile communications
- 6.11.1 Overview of Nigeria's mobile market
- 6.11.2 Regulatory issues
- 6.11.3 Major mobile operators
- 6.11.4 Jigawa State regional GSM network
- 6.11.5 Satellite mobile
- 6.11.6 Mobile banking
7. SENEGAL
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Senegal's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Telcom sector reform
- 7.3.2 Telecommunications Act 2001
- 7.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.4 West African common regulatory framework 2005
- 7.3.5 Telecom sector liberalisation in Senegal
- 7.3.6 Privatisation of Sonatel
- 7.4 Fixed network operators in Senegal
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.6 Internet market
- 7.6.1 Overview of the Internet in Senegal
- 7.6.2 Internet connectivity
- 7.6.3 World Links for Development (WorLD)
- 7.6.4 Senegal's ISP market
- 7.6.5 VoIP telephony
- 7.7 Broadband market
- 7.7.1 Internet via satellite
- 7.7.2 ADSL
- 7.8 Convergence
- 7.8.1 Broadcasting
- 7.8.2 Triple-Play
- 7.9 Mobile communications
- 7.9.1 Overview of Senegal's mobile market
- 7.9.2 Major mobile operators
- 7.9.3 Manobi's GIS system
- 7.10 Forecasting
- 7.10.1 Fixed-line market forecast to 2015
- 7.10.2 Internet user forecast to 2015
- 7.10.3 Mobile market forecast to 2015
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
Volume 7 - Middle East - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
1. BAHRAIN
- 1.1 Key statistics
- 1.2 Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1 Overview of Bahrain's telecom market
- 1.3 Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1 Background
- 1.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Bahrain
- 1.3.4 Interconnect
- 1.3.5 Access
- 1.3.6 Number portability
- 1.3.7 Carrier preselection
- 1.4 Fixed network operators in Bahrain
- 1.4.1 Bahrain telecomunications company (Batelco)
- 1.4.2 Alternative operators
- 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1 National telecom network
- 1.5.2 International infrastructure
- 1.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 1.6.1 Overview
- 1.6.2 Broadband overview
- 1.6.3 ADSL
- 1.6.4 Wireless broadband
- 1.7 Convergence
- 1.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 1.7.2 VoIP
- 1.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 1.8 Mobile communications
- 1.8.1 Overview of Bahrain's mobile market
- 1.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 1.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 1.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 1.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 1.8.6 Mobile data services
2. IRAN
- 2.1 Key statistics
- 2.2 Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1 Overview of Iran's telecom market
- 2.3 Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1 Background
- 2.3.2 The fourth five-year development plan (2005 ?E2010)
- 2.3.3 Regulatory authority
- 2.4 Fixed network operator in Iran
- 2.4.1 Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI)
- 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1 National telecom network
- 2.5.2 International infrastructure
- 2.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 2.6.1 Overview
- 2.6.2 ADSL
- 2.6.3 Wireless Broadband
- 2.7 Convergence
- 2.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 2.7.2 VoIP
- 2.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 2.7.4 Satellite TV
- 2.8 Mobile communications
- 2.8.1 Overview of Iran's mobile market
- 2.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 2.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 2.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 2.8.5 Mobile data services
3. IRAQ
- 3.1 Key statistics
- 3.2 Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1 Overview of Iraq's telecom market
- 3.3 Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1 Background
- 3.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 3.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Iraq
- 3.4 Fixed network operator in Iraq
- 3.4.1 Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company (ITPC)
- 3.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1 National telephone network
- 3.5.2 International infrastructure
- 3.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 3.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 3.6.1 Overview
- 3.6.2 Wireless broadband
- 3.7 Convergence
- 3.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 3.7.2 Broadcasting market overview
- 3.8 Mobile communications
- 3.8.1 Overview of Iraq's mobile market
- 3.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 3.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 3.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 3.8.5 Other mobile operators
- 3.8.6 Mobile voice services
- 3.8.7 Mobile data
4. ISRAEL
- 4.1 Key statistics
- 4.2 Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1 Overview of Israel's telecom market
- 4.2.2 Market analysis 2006
- 4.3 Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 4.3.2 Privatisation of Bezeq
- 4.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Israel
- 4.3.4 Licensing of VoIP / VoB
- 4.3.5 Interconnect
- 4.3.6 Number portability (NP)
- 4.3.7 Universal Service Obligation (USO)
- 4.4 Fixed network operators in Israel
- 4.4.1 Overview of operators
- 4.4.2 Bezeq
- 4.4.3 HOT Telecom
- 4.4.4 Bezeq International
- 4.4.5 Barak ITC Ltd
- 4.4.6 Golden Lines / 012 Telecom
- 4.4.7 NetVision
- 4.4.8 Internet Gold
- 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1 National telecom network
- 4.5.2 International infrastructure
- 4.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 4.5.4 Wholesaling
- 4.6 Broadband market
- 4.6.1 Overview
- 4.6.2 Israel's ISP market
- 4.6.3 Cable modems
- 4.6.4 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 4.6.5 WiFi
- 4.6.6 WiMAX
- 4.7 Convergence
- 4.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 4.7.2 Triple play models
- 4.7.3 VoIP
- 4.7.4 Overview of Israel's broadcasting market
- 4.7.5 Cable TV
- 4.7.6 Digital cable TV
- 4.7.7 Satellite TV
- 4.7.8 IPTV
- 4.8 Mobile communications
- 4.8.1 Overview of Israel's mobile market
- 4.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 4.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 4.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 4.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 4.8.6 Mobile data services
- 4.8.7 Mobile content and applications
5. JORDAN
- 5.1 Key statistics
- 5.2 Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1 Overview of Jordan's telecom market
- 5.3 Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1 Background
- 5.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 5.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Jordan
- 5.3.4 Privatisation
- 5.3.5 Interconnect
- 5.3.6 Carrier preselection
- 5.4 Fixed network operator in Jordan
- 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1 National telecom network
- 5.5.2 International infrastructure
- 5.5.3 Wholesaling
- 5.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 5.6.1 Overview
- 5.6.2 ISP market
- 5.6.3 Broadband market overview
- 5.7 Convergence
- 5.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 5.7.2 VoIP
- 5.7.3 Broadcasting market overview
- 5.8 Mobile communications
- 5.8.1 Overview of Jordan's mobile market
- 5.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 5.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 5.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 5.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 5.8.6 Mobile data services
- 5.8.7 Mobile content and applications
6. KUWAIT
- 6.1 Key statistics
- 6.2 Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1 Overview of Kuwait's telecom market
- 6.3 Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1 Background
- 6.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 6.3.3 Privatisation of Mobile Telecommunications Co
- 6.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.4.1 National telecom network
- 6.4.2 International infrastructure
- 6.4.3 Infrastructure developments
- 6.5 Broadband and Internet market
- 6.5.1 Overview
- 6.5.2 ISP market
- 6.5.3 ADSL
- 6.5.4 Wireless broadband
- 6.6 Convergence
- 6.6.1 Overview of media convergence
- 6.6.2 Broadcasting overview
- 6.6.3 Satellite-based digital pay TV developments
- 6.7 Mobile communications
- 6.7.1 Overview of Kuwait's mobile market
- 6.7.2 Regulatory issues
- 6.7.3 Mobile technologies
- 6.7.4 Major mobile operators
- 6.7.5 Mobile voice services
- 6.7.6 Mobile data services
- 6.7.7 Mobile content and applications
7. LEBANON
- 7.1 Key statistics
- 7.2 Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1 Overview of Lebanon's telecom market
- 7.3 Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1 Background
- 7.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Lebanon
- 7.3.4 Privatisation
- 7.3.5 Interconnect
- 7.4 Fixed network operator in Lebanon
- 7.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1 National telecom network
- 7.5.2 International infrastructure
- 7.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 7.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Data service providers
- 7.6.3 ISP market
- 7.6.4 Broadband market overview
- 7.6.5 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- 7.6.6 Cable modems
- 7.6.7 Wireless broadband
- 7.7 Convergence
- 7.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 7.7.2 Triple play
- 7.7.3 VoIP
- 7.7.4 Overview of Lebanon's broadcasting market
- 7.8 Mobile communications
- 7.8.1 Overview of Lebanon's mobile market
- 7.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 7.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 7.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 7.8.5 Mobile data services
8. OMAN
- 8.1 Key statistics
- 8.2 Telecommunications market
- 8.2.1 Overview of Oman's telecom market
- 8.3 Regulatory environment
- 8.3.1 Background
- 8.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 8.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Oman
- 8.3.4 Privatisation
- 8.3.5 Interconnect
- 8.3.6 Number Portability
- 8.4 Fixed network operator in Oman
- 8.4.1 Oman Telecommunications Company (OmanTel)
- 8.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 8.5.1 National telecom network
- 8.5.2 International infrastructure
- 8.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Leased lines
- 8.6.3 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 8.6.4 Wireless broadband
- 8.7 Convergence
- 8.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 8.7.2 Overview of broadcasting market
- 8.8 Mobile communications
- 8.8.1 Overview of Oman's mobile market
- 8.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 8.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 8.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 8.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 8.8.6 Mobile data services
- 8.8.7 Mobile content and applications
9. QATAR
- 9.1 Key statistics
- 9.2 Telecommunications market
- 9.2.1 Overview of Qatar's telecom market
- 9.3 Regulatory environment
- 9.3.1 Background
- 9.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 9.3.3 Privatisation
- 9.4 Fixed network operator in Qatar
- 9.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 9.5.1 National telecom network
- 9.5.2 International infrastructure
- 9.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 ADSL broadband
- 9.6.3 Wireless Broadband
- 9.7 Convergence
- 9.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 9.7.2 IPTV
- 9.7.3 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- 9.7.4 Overview of Qatar's broadcasting market
- 9.7.5 Al Jazeera
- 9.8 Mobile communications
- 9.8.1 Overview of Qatar's mobile market
- 9.8.2 Mobile technologies
- 9.8.3 Major mobile operators
- 9.8.4 Mobile voice services
- 9.8.5 Mobile data services
- 9.8.6 Mobile content and applications
10. SAUDI ARABIA
- 10.1 Key statistics
- 10.2 Telecommunications market
- 10.2.1 Overview of Saudi Arabia's telecom market
- 10.2.2 Market analysis 2005 ?E2006
- 10.3 Regulatory environment
- 10.3.1 Background
- 10.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 10.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Saudi Arabia
- 10.3.4 Privatisation
- 10.3.5 Interconnect and access
- 10.3.6 Number portability
- 10.3.7 Universal service
- 10.4 Fixed network operator in Saudi Arabia
- 10.4.1 Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
- 10.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 10.5.1 National telecom network
- 10.5.2 International infrastructure
- 10.5.3 Infrastructure developments
- 10.6 Data market
- 10.6.1 Overview
- 10.6.2 Leased lines
- 10.6.3 Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT)
- 10.7 Broadband and Internet market
- 10.7.1 Overview
- 10.7.2 ISP market
- 10.7.3 Broadband market overview
- 10.7.4 DSL
- 10.7.5 Wireless broadband
- 10.8 Convergence
- 10.8.1 Overview of media convergence
- 10.8.2 Overview of the broadcasting market
- 10.9 Mobile communications
- 10.9.1 Overview of Saudi Arabia's mobile market
- 10.9.2 Regulatory issues
- 10.9.3 Mobile technologies
- 10.9.4 Major mobile operators
- 10.9.5 Mobile voice services
- 10.9.6 Mobile data services
- 10.9.7 Mobile applications
11. SYRIA
- 11.1 Key statistics
- 11.2 Telecommunications market
- 11.2.1 Overview of Syria's telecom market
- 11.3 Regulatory environment
- 11.3.1 Background
- 11.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 11.3.3 Telecom sector liberalisation in Syria
- 11.3.4 Interconnect
- 11.4 Fixed network operator in Syria
- 11.4.1 Syrian Telecommunication Establishment (STE)
- 11.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 11.5.1 National telecom network
- 11.5.2 International infrastructure
- 11.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 11.6.1 Overview
- 11.6.2 ISP market
- 11.6.3 Broadband market overview
- 11.7 Convergence
- 11.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 11.7.2 Overview of Syria's broadcasting market
- 11.8 Mobile communications
- 11.8.1 Overview of Syria's mobile market
- 11.8.2 Regulatory issues
- 11.8.3 Mobile technologies
- 11.8.4 Major mobile operators
- 11.8.5 Mobile voice services
- 11.8.6 Mobile data services
12. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- 12.1 Key statistics
- 12.2 Telecommunications market
- 12.2.1 Overview of UAE's telecom market
- 12.2.2 Market analysis 2006
- 12.3 Regulatory environment
- 12.3.1 Background
- 12.3.2 Regulatory authority
- 12.3.3 Liberalisation
- 12.4 Fixed network operator in UAE
- 12.4.1 Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat)
- 12.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 12.5.1 National telecom network
- 12.5.2 Infrastructure developments
- 12.5.3 International infrastructure
- 12.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 12.6.1 Overview
- 12.6.2 Internet access locations
- 12.6.3 ISP market
- 12.6.4 Broadband market overview
- 12.6.5 Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 12.6.6 Cable modems
- 12.6.7 Wireless broadband
- 12.7 Convergence
- 12.7.1 Overview of media convergence
- 12.7.2 VoIP
- 12.7.3 Broadcasting Overview
- 12.7.4 Digital TV
- 12.7.5 Internet economy
- 12.8 Mobile communications
- 12.8.1 Overview of UAE's mobile market
- 12.8.2 Mobile technologies
- 12.8.3 Mobile voice services
- 12.8.4 Mobile data services
- 12.8.5 Mobile content and applications
13. YEMEN
- 13.1 Key statistics
- 13.2 Telecommunications market
- 13.2.1 Overview of Yemen's telecom market
- 13.3 Regulatory environment
- 13.3.1 Regulatory authority
- 13.3.2 Telecom sector liberalisation in Yemen
- 13.3.3 Privatisation
- 13.4 Fixed network operators in Yemen
- 13.4.1 TeleYemen
- 13.4.2 Public Telecommunications Corporation (PTC)
- 13.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
- 13.5.1 National telecom network
- 13.5.2 International infrastructure
- 13.6 Broadband and Internet market
- 13.6.1 Overview
- 13.6.2 Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) broadband
- 13.7 Mobile communications
- 13.7.1 Overview of Yemen's mobile market
- 13.7.2 Regulatory issues
- 13.7.3 Major mobile operators
- 13.7.4 Mobile voice services
- 13.7.5 Mobile data services
14. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
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