Africa-Mobile Network Operators, Mvnos Market Research: Ken Research

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Africa-Mobile Network Operators, Mvnos Market
Research Report
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• Mobile telephony is by far the dominant telecom
  platform across Africa, accounting for more than
  90 of all telephone lines in the region. As a
  consequence, mobile internet also accounts for a
  similar proportion of all internet connections.
  Given the size and range of markets on the
  continent, market penetration is varied between
  countries. By the end of 2016 the highest mobile
  penetration was found in countries including
  Libya (155), Botswana (176) and Gabon (190),
  which reflects the popularity of consumers having
  multiple SIM cards. By contrast, a number of
  countries have a penetration rate less than half
  of this level.

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• In many countries the recorded number of
  subscribers has fallen since 2015 as regulators
  step up efforts to compel mobile network
  operators to enforce provisions by which dormant
  SIM cards are taken off their books, and services
  are ended for non-registered SIM cards. The
  latter is intended to address fears that crime
  and civil disturbances can be facilitated or
  orchestrated via mobile phones.
• The introduction of prepaid services was a
  catalyst for strong mobile subscriber growth
  across Africa. By late 2016 the prepaid sector
  accounted for up to 99 of the overall subscriber
  base in many markets. The steady decline in
  tariffs, encouraged by competitive pressure, has
  meant that a greater proportion of the
  continents estimated population of 1.34 billion
  can afford a mobile phone, and so make use of
  voice and data services which are in many areas
  cannot be accessed via fixed-line networks.

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• Mobile services are also increasingly
  contributing to the growth of national economies,
  stimulated by productivity and efficiency gained
  brought about by the increased take-up of a range
  of services, as also by tax revenue.
• Although there are a large number of network
  operators across the continent, as also smaller
  niche MVNO players, there are also a small number
  of pan-regional network operators. These include
  Millicom, Orange Group, Vodacom and Bharti
  Airtel. Some rationalisation of their operations
  continues as these players adjust their
  strategies to fit in with market positions and
  expectations. Thus Orange Group in late 2015 sold
  its entire 70 stake in Telkom Kenya, having sold
  its local Ugandan unit in the previous year, when
  it became clear that it was unlikely to gain
  market share and become at least the number two
  player. Focusing on core markets was also the
  reason Millicom exited Botswana in mid-2016.

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• Although ARPU remains relatively low for
  operators, considering the level of disposable
  income in the region, Africa remains a key area
  for investment among players. In coming years
  much investment will be geared towards securing
  licences and spectrum as well as to upgrading
  networks to take better advantage of the
  capabilities of LTE infrastructure as LTE
  coverage expands.
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• Key Topics Covered In the Report-
• Africa Mobile Network Operators Market Research
• Africa Mobile Network Operators Market Growth
• Africa Mvnos Market Research
• Africa Mvnos Market Growth
• Africa Mobile Network Operators Market Analysis
• Africa Mobile Network Operators Market Trends
• Africa Mvnos Market Trends
• Africa Mobile Mvnos Market Growth
• Africa Mobile Network Operators Market Size
• Africa Mvnos Market Size
• Africa Mvnos Market analysis

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