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 Algeria - Internet and Broadband Market, Overview and Forecasts
Synopsis
Continued delays with the licensing of 3G spectrum to Algeria's mobile network operators has held back full competition in the country's Internet and broadband sector. It is now planned for 2011. In the meantime, fixed-line incumbent Algerie Telecom, itself a mobile operator, has expanded its ADSL and WiMAX networks and upgraded its CDMA WLL system with broadband capabilities. ADSL prices are already among the lowest in Africa. Several of the country's ISPs are rolling out their own WiMAX wireless broadband infrastructure. The full liberalisation of VoIP Internet telephony is enabling them to become players in the voice market as well. Converged triple-play voice, data and video services have been introduced, and AT is investing heavily in the expansion of its national fibre infrastructure. On the other hand, almost half of the country's ISPs lost their licences in early 2011 due to unpaid licence fees.
This report contains an overview of Algeria's Internet and broadband market, key statistics, profiles of the major players, and two scenario forecasts for the Internet market to 2013 and 2016.
Last Update: 11 Apr 2011 Number of Pages: 10
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Algeria - Key Statistics, Regulatory and Fixed-line Telecoms Overview
Synopsis
With a fixed-line penetration of around 7% and mobile penetration of over 90%, Algeria has one of the highest teledensities in Africa. Its relatively well developed infrastructure includes a national fibre backbone and one of Africa's first FttH deployments. The country's oil and gas reserves have made it one of the wealthiest nations in Africa.
Competition in the fixed-line sector received a setback in 2008 when the second operator, Lacom (a joint venture between Egypt's Orascom Telecom and Telecom Egypt) exited the market after three years of operations, citing regulatory barriers that made it impossible to compete with Algerie Telecom (AT). Only months later, the already delayed privatisation of AT was called off and the licensing of third generation (3G) mobile spectrum delayed further. The number of fixed lines in service fell by 16% the following year. 3G licences are now expected in 2011.
To provide fixed connections, AT has made extensive use of CDMA wireless technology which supports broadband and full mobility. In parallel with the access networks, the national and international fibre optic backbone is being upgraded to an IP-based next-generation network (NGN). The government has announced investments of €100 million into national fibre infrastructure over the five years to 2014.
Last Update: 11 Apr 2011 Number of Pages: 11
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Algeria - Mobile Market Overview, Statistics and Forecasts
Synopsis
At over 90% penetration, subscriber growth in Algeria's mobile market has slowed considerably, and the attention is shifting to maintaining or improving the average revenue per user (ARPU) which has continued to decline under intensifying price competition between the three networks: Algerie Telecom's Mobilis, Orascom's Djezzy, and Wataniya's Nedjma. The operators have entered the underdeveloped Internet market by launching basic mobile data services, but the licensing of third generation (3G) spectrum has been delayed, which has made it difficult for them to fully compete in the broadband sector. However, 3G licences are now expected to be issued in 2011.
The market has been affected by the global economic crisis, and its recovery will in part depend on how the wave of social and political unrest currently sweeping the region will pan out. A shadow has also been cast on investor confidence by recent moves of the government to take control of the country's leading mobile operator. However, should the mobile networks succeed in ending their price war and transforming themselves into converged service providers, absorbing much of the broadband Internet market on top of the mobile voice market, the market still has enormous potential.
This report contains an overview of Algeria's mobile market, analysis and key statistics, profiles of the major players, and scenario forecasts for 2013 and 2016.
Last Update: 11 Apr 2011 Number of Pages: 11
Single User: USD $190.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
Algeria - Telecoms Market Statistics & Forecasts
Synopsis
At around 85% penetration, the spectacular subscriber growth curve of Algeria's mobile market is beginning to flatten and attention is shifting to maintaining or improving the ARPU which has continued to decline under the intense competition between three networks. The network operators have entered the lucrative underdeveloped Internet sector by launching mobile data services and will be able to offer true broadband services under third-generation 3G licences to be issued shortly. This upcoming competition is accelerating developments in the fixed and fixed-wireless access sector, where ADSL2+ and SHDSL are being rolled out as well as EV-DO and WiMAX wireless broadband services and one of Africa's first FttH networks. In parallel, the national and international fibre optic backbone is being upgraded to an IP-based NGN to support converged services and the growing traffic load. Forecasting to 2015 is included for the fixed-line, Internet and mobile markets.
Last Update: 13 Sep 2009 Number of Pages: 6
Single User: USD $125.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
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