North Africa Telecommunications Report Q1 2015 - New Report Available

The strong demand for mobile data services in the North Africa n telecoms markets is driving investments in network upgrade and expansion, with operators in Algeria, albeit from a low base, and Morocco leading the way in capital expenditure ( capex ) spending in 2014. The uptake of 3G network services in this region, aided by the increasing availability of low-cost smartphones, will allow mobile operators diversify their revenue streams away from basic services amid increased regulatory and competitive pressure. Libya is still left out of this development trend, with insecurity and political stability delaying a much - needed liberalisation process in the telecoms sector and weighing on investor sentiment.

Key Data

* Tunisia's fixed-line market contracted by 2.9% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in Q3 2014, falling below the 1mn mark. In contrast, the mobile and broadband markets grew by 4.1% and -2.2% respectively during the same period. The broadband market is affected by falling demand for data-only 3G services as well as for ADSL connections.
* Morocco's 3G subscriptions increased by 70.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 9.9% q-o-q in Q3 2014, to 7.554mn. This was equal to 17.1% of the entire mobile market, up from 11% a year earlier.
* Algeria's mobile market grew by 5.1% q-o-q and 14.2% y-o-y in Q3 2014, driven by strong uptake of 3G network services.

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Key Trends & Developments

In November 2014, the Moroccan regulator allowed prospective bidders to purchase auction documentation relating to a planned sale of 4G LTE licences. The timetable for the auction and details such as base prices were not immediately disclosed. Wana/ Inwi and Meditel have said that they will not bid until incumbent Maroc Telecom is forced to open up its local fixed-line networks for backhauling and interconnection purposes. Maroc Telecom had until early August to do so, but had failed to establish wholesale pricing schemes and open access agreements by the end of 2014.

The North Africa Telecommunications Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent industry forecasts on the future strength of Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia's ICT market, covering the fixed-line, mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news, including investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled, highlighting their quarterly financial performance, capital expenditure plans and latest contracts.

BMI's North Africa Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers, operators, equipment suppliers and vendors, corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia.

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