The telecommunication sector in Moldova has seen strong growth over the last decade. Mobile telephony has been the main driver of growth, while fixed telephony remains dominated by the incumbent provider Moldtelecom. Internet access services have also grown rapidly, with broadband penetration increasing significantly. Looking ahead, mobile and broadband services are expected to continue their expansion, while fixed telephony declines. New technologies like 3G and 4G may see limited adoption. Competition in broadband access outside of cities remains a challenge due to infrastructure costs. Overall the market remains promising but barriers like high investment needs, population migration, and monopoly control in some areas could hamper further development.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges facing the sector or industry...rohitsengupta83
The document discusses the major challenges facing the telecommunications industry. It notes that revenues from traditional services like voice are declining as ARPU decreases. There is also a challenge in monetizing new data services and content to make up for these losses. The industry faces intense competition which has made it difficult to raise prices. Economic slowdowns in regions like Europe have further reduced spending on telecom services. The author aspires to play the role of an industry strategist to help companies address these challenges.
Telecommunications industry at cliffs edge Time for bold decisions_June2016Raffaella Bianchi
The telecommunications industry in the Middle East and Africa region is at a turning point, with total returns to shareholders declining in recent years. The region has experienced strong growth and profitability over the last decade due to rising penetration rates, but future growth depends on capturing new digital opportunities. Operators will need to make strategic investments and transform their business models to strengthen their core connectivity business and take advantage of trends like increased data usage, advanced analytics, online video delivery, infrastructure sharing, and digitization to drive the next phase of industry growth in the region.
Raportul privind competitivitatea industriei și serviciilor din sectorul teh...Oksana Gogu
În Republica Moldova există toate șansele pentru a dezvolta o afacere de succes în domeniul IT. Această concluzie rezultă din raportul privind competitivitatea industriei și serviciilor din sectorul tehnologiei informației din țara noastră, prezentat de către experții International Data Corporation (IDC), o companie globală de cercetare și consultanță în tehnologia informației.
What is the future of the Telecommunications industry in AfricaDavid Graham
Deloitte recently completed an in-depth analysis of the telecommunications market in Africa, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve.
The telecommunications industry in Australia is comprised of wired and wireless sectors, with the latter experiencing faster growth. The industry is highly competitive with many substitutes available and new technologies continually emerging. While some sectors like PSTN are mature with declining revenues, mobile and internet continue advancing. The NBN rollout may be a disruptor that changes the industry significantly depending on the approach taken by the new government. Companies must strategically manage their portfolios and look for opportunities to differentiate as competition increases across most services.
The African telecoms market is at a crossroads as it transitions from a voice-centric market targeting upper classes to a mass market focused on data services. While long-term growth is expected to come from increasing data usage, short-term challenges exist from decelerating subscriber growth, intense price competition squeezing margins, and the adjustments required for operators during this transition period. To successfully navigate this period, industry leaders need to optimize costs, drive service differentiation, and work with governments to consolidate markets and create a regulatory environment supportive of continued investment and innovation.
Asia - Telecommunication services analysis 2014Dao Phuong Nam
The document discusses the mobile economy in Asia Pacific. It notes that Asia Pacific dominates the global mobile industry in terms of subscribers and connections. The region includes both developed "Digital Pioneer" markets that are global leaders in adopting new technologies like 4G, as well as developing "Discoverer" markets where mobile has helped connect the unconnected. The mobile industry is a major driver of the region's economy and is projected to contribute over 6.9% of GDP by 2020. However, connecting remaining unconnected populations and realizing the full potential of new services like mobile commerce remain challenges going forward.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges facing the sector or industry...rohitsengupta83
The document discusses the major challenges facing the telecommunications industry. It notes that revenues from traditional services like voice are declining as ARPU decreases. There is also a challenge in monetizing new data services and content to make up for these losses. The industry faces intense competition which has made it difficult to raise prices. Economic slowdowns in regions like Europe have further reduced spending on telecom services. The author aspires to play the role of an industry strategist to help companies address these challenges.
Telecommunications industry at cliffs edge Time for bold decisions_June2016Raffaella Bianchi
The telecommunications industry in the Middle East and Africa region is at a turning point, with total returns to shareholders declining in recent years. The region has experienced strong growth and profitability over the last decade due to rising penetration rates, but future growth depends on capturing new digital opportunities. Operators will need to make strategic investments and transform their business models to strengthen their core connectivity business and take advantage of trends like increased data usage, advanced analytics, online video delivery, infrastructure sharing, and digitization to drive the next phase of industry growth in the region.
Raportul privind competitivitatea industriei și serviciilor din sectorul teh...Oksana Gogu
În Republica Moldova există toate șansele pentru a dezvolta o afacere de succes în domeniul IT. Această concluzie rezultă din raportul privind competitivitatea industriei și serviciilor din sectorul tehnologiei informației din țara noastră, prezentat de către experții International Data Corporation (IDC), o companie globală de cercetare și consultanță în tehnologia informației.
What is the future of the Telecommunications industry in AfricaDavid Graham
Deloitte recently completed an in-depth analysis of the telecommunications market in Africa, its trends, and the drivers of it. We are convinced that there will be consolidation in the telecommunications sector and inevitably more inbound investment as the market opens up and the economic returns improve.
The telecommunications industry in Australia is comprised of wired and wireless sectors, with the latter experiencing faster growth. The industry is highly competitive with many substitutes available and new technologies continually emerging. While some sectors like PSTN are mature with declining revenues, mobile and internet continue advancing. The NBN rollout may be a disruptor that changes the industry significantly depending on the approach taken by the new government. Companies must strategically manage their portfolios and look for opportunities to differentiate as competition increases across most services.
The African telecoms market is at a crossroads as it transitions from a voice-centric market targeting upper classes to a mass market focused on data services. While long-term growth is expected to come from increasing data usage, short-term challenges exist from decelerating subscriber growth, intense price competition squeezing margins, and the adjustments required for operators during this transition period. To successfully navigate this period, industry leaders need to optimize costs, drive service differentiation, and work with governments to consolidate markets and create a regulatory environment supportive of continued investment and innovation.
Asia - Telecommunication services analysis 2014Dao Phuong Nam
The document discusses the mobile economy in Asia Pacific. It notes that Asia Pacific dominates the global mobile industry in terms of subscribers and connections. The region includes both developed "Digital Pioneer" markets that are global leaders in adopting new technologies like 4G, as well as developing "Discoverer" markets where mobile has helped connect the unconnected. The mobile industry is a major driver of the region's economy and is projected to contribute over 6.9% of GDP by 2020. However, connecting remaining unconnected populations and realizing the full potential of new services like mobile commerce remain challenges going forward.
GCC telecom operators are facing new industry trends that will require adaptation, including rising data usage, new technologies, and more aggressive over-the-top players. After a period of strong growth, the telecom market in the Gulf region has matured and now operators must improve customer experience, create synergies across products, and address changing consumer behaviors to remain successful. The document outlines several new trends impacting the industry, such as increased data usage, new technologies like 4G, the rise of over-the-top players capturing voice and messaging revenues, and consumers prioritizing applications over operators. Operators will need to redefine pricing, retention, customer experience, and partnerships to adapt to these new dynamics.
Bulgaria has experienced stable economic growth and foreign investment in its ICT sector in recent years. The ICT market was estimated to be worth EUR 2.6 billion in 2005, with telecommunications growing faster than IT. Bulgaria has become a leader in business process outsourcing in Eastern Europe due to its large, skilled ICT workforce and lower costs compared to Western Europe. Major areas of the ICT industry in Bulgaria include software development, electronics, automation, and business process outsourcing. The telecommunications market has also grown rapidly with increased competition in fixed and mobile services following market liberalization and privatization.
REGULATION, COMTHE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS IN INFLUENCING CUSTOMERS’...ijmpict
This document analyzes productivity changes in the African telecommunications industry from 2000 to 2009. It finds that the industry has improved productivity levels during this period, though most productivity growth resulted from technological advancement rather than gains in technical efficiency. Market competition and increasing subscriptions also positively impacted productivity. The study concludes that African countries can further boost productivity in their telecommunications sectors by improving technical efficiencies, increasing outputs like mobile phone penetration, and allowing more competition through international network operators.
The document summarizes key trends in the mobile economy in Europe including:
1) 4G adoption and data usage are growing rapidly, driving revenue recovery for operators. Average monthly data usage will grow from less than 1GB to nearly 6GB by 2019.
2) Mobile technologies contributed around €500 billion to Europe's GDP in 2014 and supported over 3.8 million jobs.
3) Realizing a Digital Single Market across Europe requires increased investment in digital networks and removing barriers to innovation to foster growth of internet companies and new services. The upcoming review of telecoms regulation will be pivotal.
Asia - Fixed Telecommunications InfrastructureReportsnReports
This 252-page report provides an overview of the fixed telecommunications infrastructure in 32 Asian markets. It discusses the national infrastructure of each country, including fixed-line networks, broadband development, and forecasts. It also examines the international infrastructure connecting Asia, including submarine cables, satellite networks, and terrestrial links. The report is available for purchase for $1,500 and the table of contents outlines the major sections covering each country's infrastructure developments.
The TRA annual report for 2012 provides an overview of the telecommunications sector in Oman and the TRA's activities that year. Some key initiatives included extending mobile coverage to 250 unserved villages, migrating non-commercial spectrum use to free up bands for commercial services, and benchmarking telecom prices. The TRA also worked to improve quality of service, strengthen competition regulations, and review the licensing framework to promote further investment and competition. Overall, the telecom sector in Oman saw continued growth and progress in 2012 towards the national goal of developing a knowledge-based economy and society.
This document discusses the Middle East IT services market, including its size, main drivers by country, market quadrants, a SWOT analysis for entering the market, keys to success, big spending sectors like finance, telecom, and government, opportunities in small/medium businesses, 3 key focus areas and revenue targets, and a 2009 marketing plan at a high level.
This document provides an overview of the telecom industry in India, including trends in mobile and fixed subscribers, ARPU, MOU, and market share by technology and operator. Some key points:
- Mobile subscriber base grew from 0.88 million in 1998 to over 800 million in 2011, driven initially by policy changes in 1999 and later by falling prices, new operators, and expanding rural coverage.
- The share of prepaid users increased from 81% in 2005 to over 95% by 2010 as operators lowered initial subscription costs.
- Blended ARPU declined from Rs. 469 in 2004 to Rs. 100 in 2011 as prices fell with increased competition and subscribers shifted to prepaid plans.
The Future of Telecoms in Africa, Feb 2014, DeloitteAdrian Hall
Africa can no longer be considered the Dark Continent. Given the rate at which mobile connectivity is growing, it seems only natural that the way business is done will change. But how will Telco’s embrace this change and are they even ready for it?
The document provides an overview of the telecom industries in Indonesia and the Philippines. Both countries have shown strong economic growth and increasing wireless penetration. In Indonesia, future revenue growth will be driven by higher data consumption, while margins are stabilizing and CAPEX is rationalizing. The Philippines also needs increased focus on data services as voice revenue declines. Operators in both countries could improve efficiencies and invest further in emerging technologies.
The global telecommunications services market grew 4.2% in 2008 to $1,365 billion, representing a significant slowdown from previous years. Mobile services accounted for over half of the market at $742 billion but growth slowed to 8% as average revenue per user declined. Fixed line telephony continued declining rapidly, losing 5% of value. Growth in industrialized countries hit a record low, averaging under 1% as traditional services declined and new services did not fully offset the losses. The broadband market grew strongly at 20% but still has considerable room for expansion globally.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry in India. It discusses that India has the second largest telecom network in the world, with over 929 million wireless subscribers as of 2012. The key areas covered include fixed telephone lines, wireless services, broadband, and broadcasting. It also outlines the major players in the industry such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance, Vodafone and BSNL, as well as the role of the Indian government in regulating the sector through policies and agencies like TRAI.
This document provides an overview of the telecom industry in India. It discusses the major players in the industry, including state-owned companies and private companies. The document also covers the growth of the industry in recent years, current issues facing the industry, and the future outlook for 3G technology and the industry as a whole. Key points include that the industry has grown rapidly but needs further acceleration, traditional carriers face new competition from non-traditional players, and the industry will transform through partnerships and a focus on customers.
China was the largest country in the telecom market in 2017, accounting for around 30% market share. Sample report: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/sample.aspx?id=293&type=smp
The telecom sector in India has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and now has the second largest network in the world. Key factors fueling growth include the increasing subscriber base, which is expected to reach 696 million by 2014, growth of mobile value added services to $10.8 billion by 2015, and increasing smartphone sales. While the sector is competitive with 15 operators, the top players are Bharti Airtel with a 19.94% market share, followed by Reliance and Vodafone. The government aims to further expand broadband access and local manufacturing through policies like the National Telecom Policy 2012.
Micro coaxial high speed cable industry report (g lobal, german & usa)Nethaji SE
The global market for coaxial cable was worth $3.04 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach $4.29 billion by 2013. China possesses about 60-70% of the global market for corrugated coaxial cable. The demand for coaxial cable in China is projected to increase at a 14.8% CAGR from 2012-2020 for use in base stations and indoor environments. Major exporters of coaxial cable include China at 18% and major importers include the United States at 14%.
Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOTCheck Digital
TIME Consulting has given a presentation about "Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOT" to senior executives and honorable delegates from APEC countries in the “Workshop on Internet of Things (IOT) Development for the Promotion of Information Economy” at the APEC TEL51 Meeting, Boracay Island, the Philippines on 14 May 2015.
It is a workshop focusing on addressing the ways to solve main problems restricting or deterring the long term development of IOT in the Asia-Pacific region. The topics of discussion include e.g. defining the gaps of IOT infrastructure development between developed economies and developing economies, the stage of industrialization and maturity of business model of IOT in APEC region, the regional cooperation and collaboration related to IOT in APEC region etc.
A presentation I gave during the 20th Anniversary of Internet in the Philippines. Thanks to Jurist, Manny and Achie for some of the materials you contributed.
The telecommunication sector in Moldova has seen strong growth over the last decade. Mobile telephony has been the main driver of growth, while fixed telephony remains dominated by the incumbent provider Moldtelecom. Internet access services have also grown rapidly, with broadband penetration increasing significantly. Looking ahead, mobile and broadband services are expected to continue their expansion, while new technologies like 3G and 4G may see limited adoption. Competition in fixed broadband access outside of cities remains a challenge due to infrastructure costs. Overall the market remains promising but further reforms are needed to encourage more competition across all segments.
This document summarizes the history of women on Wall Street from the 18th century to present day. It discusses some of the first women investors like Abigail Adams in the 1700s and restrictions women faced under coverture laws. It then outlines milestones for women's rights and increasing participation in finance, including Victoria Woodhull opening the first woman-owned brokerage in 1870, and Muriel Siebert becoming the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE in 1967. The document highlights continued barriers women faced and progress made through organizations advocating for gender equality in business.
GCC telecom operators are facing new industry trends that will require adaptation, including rising data usage, new technologies, and more aggressive over-the-top players. After a period of strong growth, the telecom market in the Gulf region has matured and now operators must improve customer experience, create synergies across products, and address changing consumer behaviors to remain successful. The document outlines several new trends impacting the industry, such as increased data usage, new technologies like 4G, the rise of over-the-top players capturing voice and messaging revenues, and consumers prioritizing applications over operators. Operators will need to redefine pricing, retention, customer experience, and partnerships to adapt to these new dynamics.
Bulgaria has experienced stable economic growth and foreign investment in its ICT sector in recent years. The ICT market was estimated to be worth EUR 2.6 billion in 2005, with telecommunications growing faster than IT. Bulgaria has become a leader in business process outsourcing in Eastern Europe due to its large, skilled ICT workforce and lower costs compared to Western Europe. Major areas of the ICT industry in Bulgaria include software development, electronics, automation, and business process outsourcing. The telecommunications market has also grown rapidly with increased competition in fixed and mobile services following market liberalization and privatization.
REGULATION, COMTHE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS IN INFLUENCING CUSTOMERS’...ijmpict
This document analyzes productivity changes in the African telecommunications industry from 2000 to 2009. It finds that the industry has improved productivity levels during this period, though most productivity growth resulted from technological advancement rather than gains in technical efficiency. Market competition and increasing subscriptions also positively impacted productivity. The study concludes that African countries can further boost productivity in their telecommunications sectors by improving technical efficiencies, increasing outputs like mobile phone penetration, and allowing more competition through international network operators.
The document summarizes key trends in the mobile economy in Europe including:
1) 4G adoption and data usage are growing rapidly, driving revenue recovery for operators. Average monthly data usage will grow from less than 1GB to nearly 6GB by 2019.
2) Mobile technologies contributed around €500 billion to Europe's GDP in 2014 and supported over 3.8 million jobs.
3) Realizing a Digital Single Market across Europe requires increased investment in digital networks and removing barriers to innovation to foster growth of internet companies and new services. The upcoming review of telecoms regulation will be pivotal.
Asia - Fixed Telecommunications InfrastructureReportsnReports
This 252-page report provides an overview of the fixed telecommunications infrastructure in 32 Asian markets. It discusses the national infrastructure of each country, including fixed-line networks, broadband development, and forecasts. It also examines the international infrastructure connecting Asia, including submarine cables, satellite networks, and terrestrial links. The report is available for purchase for $1,500 and the table of contents outlines the major sections covering each country's infrastructure developments.
The TRA annual report for 2012 provides an overview of the telecommunications sector in Oman and the TRA's activities that year. Some key initiatives included extending mobile coverage to 250 unserved villages, migrating non-commercial spectrum use to free up bands for commercial services, and benchmarking telecom prices. The TRA also worked to improve quality of service, strengthen competition regulations, and review the licensing framework to promote further investment and competition. Overall, the telecom sector in Oman saw continued growth and progress in 2012 towards the national goal of developing a knowledge-based economy and society.
This document discusses the Middle East IT services market, including its size, main drivers by country, market quadrants, a SWOT analysis for entering the market, keys to success, big spending sectors like finance, telecom, and government, opportunities in small/medium businesses, 3 key focus areas and revenue targets, and a 2009 marketing plan at a high level.
This document provides an overview of the telecom industry in India, including trends in mobile and fixed subscribers, ARPU, MOU, and market share by technology and operator. Some key points:
- Mobile subscriber base grew from 0.88 million in 1998 to over 800 million in 2011, driven initially by policy changes in 1999 and later by falling prices, new operators, and expanding rural coverage.
- The share of prepaid users increased from 81% in 2005 to over 95% by 2010 as operators lowered initial subscription costs.
- Blended ARPU declined from Rs. 469 in 2004 to Rs. 100 in 2011 as prices fell with increased competition and subscribers shifted to prepaid plans.
The Future of Telecoms in Africa, Feb 2014, DeloitteAdrian Hall
Africa can no longer be considered the Dark Continent. Given the rate at which mobile connectivity is growing, it seems only natural that the way business is done will change. But how will Telco’s embrace this change and are they even ready for it?
The document provides an overview of the telecom industries in Indonesia and the Philippines. Both countries have shown strong economic growth and increasing wireless penetration. In Indonesia, future revenue growth will be driven by higher data consumption, while margins are stabilizing and CAPEX is rationalizing. The Philippines also needs increased focus on data services as voice revenue declines. Operators in both countries could improve efficiencies and invest further in emerging technologies.
The global telecommunications services market grew 4.2% in 2008 to $1,365 billion, representing a significant slowdown from previous years. Mobile services accounted for over half of the market at $742 billion but growth slowed to 8% as average revenue per user declined. Fixed line telephony continued declining rapidly, losing 5% of value. Growth in industrialized countries hit a record low, averaging under 1% as traditional services declined and new services did not fully offset the losses. The broadband market grew strongly at 20% but still has considerable room for expansion globally.
The document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry in India. It discusses that India has the second largest telecom network in the world, with over 929 million wireless subscribers as of 2012. The key areas covered include fixed telephone lines, wireless services, broadband, and broadcasting. It also outlines the major players in the industry such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance, Vodafone and BSNL, as well as the role of the Indian government in regulating the sector through policies and agencies like TRAI.
This document provides an overview of the telecom industry in India. It discusses the major players in the industry, including state-owned companies and private companies. The document also covers the growth of the industry in recent years, current issues facing the industry, and the future outlook for 3G technology and the industry as a whole. Key points include that the industry has grown rapidly but needs further acceleration, traditional carriers face new competition from non-traditional players, and the industry will transform through partnerships and a focus on customers.
China was the largest country in the telecom market in 2017, accounting for around 30% market share. Sample report: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/sample.aspx?id=293&type=smp
The telecom sector in India has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and now has the second largest network in the world. Key factors fueling growth include the increasing subscriber base, which is expected to reach 696 million by 2014, growth of mobile value added services to $10.8 billion by 2015, and increasing smartphone sales. While the sector is competitive with 15 operators, the top players are Bharti Airtel with a 19.94% market share, followed by Reliance and Vodafone. The government aims to further expand broadband access and local manufacturing through policies like the National Telecom Policy 2012.
Micro coaxial high speed cable industry report (g lobal, german & usa)Nethaji SE
The global market for coaxial cable was worth $3.04 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach $4.29 billion by 2013. China possesses about 60-70% of the global market for corrugated coaxial cable. The demand for coaxial cable in China is projected to increase at a 14.8% CAGR from 2012-2020 for use in base stations and indoor environments. Major exporters of coaxial cable include China at 18% and major importers include the United States at 14%.
Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOTCheck Digital
TIME Consulting has given a presentation about "Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOT" to senior executives and honorable delegates from APEC countries in the “Workshop on Internet of Things (IOT) Development for the Promotion of Information Economy” at the APEC TEL51 Meeting, Boracay Island, the Philippines on 14 May 2015.
It is a workshop focusing on addressing the ways to solve main problems restricting or deterring the long term development of IOT in the Asia-Pacific region. The topics of discussion include e.g. defining the gaps of IOT infrastructure development between developed economies and developing economies, the stage of industrialization and maturity of business model of IOT in APEC region, the regional cooperation and collaboration related to IOT in APEC region etc.
A presentation I gave during the 20th Anniversary of Internet in the Philippines. Thanks to Jurist, Manny and Achie for some of the materials you contributed.
The telecommunication sector in Moldova has seen strong growth over the last decade. Mobile telephony has been the main driver of growth, while fixed telephony remains dominated by the incumbent provider Moldtelecom. Internet access services have also grown rapidly, with broadband penetration increasing significantly. Looking ahead, mobile and broadband services are expected to continue their expansion, while new technologies like 3G and 4G may see limited adoption. Competition in fixed broadband access outside of cities remains a challenge due to infrastructure costs. Overall the market remains promising but further reforms are needed to encourage more competition across all segments.
This document summarizes the history of women on Wall Street from the 18th century to present day. It discusses some of the first women investors like Abigail Adams in the 1700s and restrictions women faced under coverture laws. It then outlines milestones for women's rights and increasing participation in finance, including Victoria Woodhull opening the first woman-owned brokerage in 1870, and Muriel Siebert becoming the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE in 1967. The document highlights continued barriers women faced and progress made through organizations advocating for gender equality in business.
The document discusses the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae), which is considered an agricultural pest. It feeds on crops like cabbage and other vegetables as a caterpillar. The butterfly goes through complete metamorphosis with eggs, larva, pupa, and adult stages. As a larva, it is camouflaged and eats plants in the Brassica family. It is widely distributed and can have multiple generations per year. The adult butterfly lives for about 3 weeks and lays clusters of eggs on plant leaves.
Crowdfunding provides a new way for companies to obtain funding by selling stock directly to customers and fans on their own websites. Specifically, MediaShares has developed a "Crowdfunded IPO" system that uses direct registration and shelf offerings to allow small stock sales from a company's website without needing a brokerage account. This crowdfunding model fixes problems with the traditional IPO process by providing earlier growth funding and a way for companies to stay independent longer rather than pursuing an IPO primarily as an exit strategy.
The residential real estate market in Moldova experienced strong growth in the last decade, fueled by remittances from citizens working abroad. However, the global financial crisis caused the market to decline sharply from 2009 to 2010. While prices appear to have stabilized in late 2010, the market remains subdued due to weak demand, high emigration, and an underdeveloped mortgage system. Looking ahead, the market's recovery prospects are uncertain given Moldova's economic dependence on agriculture and remittances, as well as political instability. Foreign investor interest also remains low in the near term. The residential market is expected to be driven mainly by local demand, with limited new project launches and price increases over the next few years.
The document discusses the fate of a polluted environment and outlines several key points:
1) The environment provides many essential resources but is threatened by pollution and climate change. Determining the environmental fate of chemicals released is important for assessing exposure.
2) Human activities like deforestation, pollution, and overpopulation have significantly damaged the environment. Carbon dioxide emissions have risen sharply due to human causes.
3) Environmental problems include global warming, loss of habitats and biodiversity, water pollution, and desertification. These issues threaten many species and ecosystems.
4) Protecting the environment through sustainable practices, renewable energy, and ecosystem restoration is crucial for ensuring a healthy planet for future generations. International cooperation on
Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic relationships with the roots of most plant species. They help plants absorb water and mineral nutrients from soil in exchange for carbohydrates. There are two main types of mycorrhizal associations - ectomycorrhizas, which cover tree roots with a sheath and branching structures, and endomycorrhizas, whose thread-like structures penetrate root cells. Mycorrhizal fungi play an important ecological role in nutrient cycling, plant community development, and soil health.
The document discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the development of Myanmar's telecommunications sector. Key points include:
- Myanmar has one of the lowest mobile and fixed line penetration rates in the world, at around 3-4%, presenting major growth opportunities. However, significant infrastructure investment is required.
- The government aims to increase penetration rates to 50% by 2015 but must balance quick growth with learning from other countries' experiences.
- Separating the regulatory body from the state-owned operator MPT and liberalizing the market are seen as important steps, but challenges around regulations, infrastructure financing and spectrum allocation remain.
- International operators are interested in the market but risks around an uncertain regulatory environment and
In prepaid markets where the majority of subscribers own more than one SIM card, it is only through nationally-representative surveys that accurate and disaggregated data can be
collected. Nationally-representative demand-side surveys are the only means through which reliable estimates on gender, urban-rural ratios and income groups can be drawn. In 2017,
Research ICT Africa (RIA) conducted the After Access Survey as part of a 20-country Global South survey in Nigeria and six other African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda,
South Africa and Tanzania. The Survey in Nigeria demonstrates that a significant portion of Nigerians (71%) do not use the Internet while 36 percent do not have mobile phones.
Among the surveyed countries, Nigeria ranks second in Internet penetration, behind South Africa, though the penetration level in Nigeria is still low at 29 percent, not much more than half that of South Africa.
The main barriers to Internet use in Nigeria are affordability, web literacy and a lack of access devices such as smartphones and computers. The Survey also demonstrates, as it did with voice services, that the mobile phone plays a significant role in enabling access to the Internet at household and individual levels. Among the individuals who reported having used the Internet, 89 percent claimed to use smartphones. Nonetheless, the high prices of both devices and services constraints uptake by non-users as well as the extent of use by users, hence the need to develop policies and regulations that increase the affordability of access to smart devices and services for low-income earners.
India has become the second largest telecom market globally and the third largest domestic fiber optic cable (OFC) market. The success of the telecom sector has largely been driven by growth in wireless services. While urban areas are nearing full coverage, service providers are focusing on increasing penetration in rural areas. The potential for growth remains large, especially in non-urban areas where wireline and internet services have yet to make significant inroads. Government initiatives to expand broadband access and fiber infrastructure are fueling demand for OFC.
. State of the telecoms services sector in europeCMR WORLD TECH
The telecom services sector in Europe experienced a 1.1% decline in revenues in 2012, contrasting with growth in other regions. While voice services still account for most revenues, data revenues are growing and now make up 41% of the sector. Mobile data traffic is growing rapidly at 69% annually but revenues are growing more slowly at 8% due to competition and pricing pressures. Operators are focusing on retaining customers and increasing pricing of 4G services to boost revenues and profits as traditional voice services decline.
The document summarizes mobile infrastructure, investments, and data traffic trends in Africa based on a report by Dr. Madanmohan Rao. Key points include:
- Mobile infrastructure in Africa is growing through investments in undersea cables and 3G networks by major operators like MTN and Airtel. This has led to declining broadband prices.
- Mobile data traffic in Africa is expected to experience exponential growth over the next few years, increasing 63-fold, as more people access the internet on smartphones and tablets.
- By 2015, there will be more people connected to mobile networks than with access to electricity in some regions, and over 5.6 billion mobile devices will be connected globally.
Ponencia para el taller "El papel del Estado en la promoción de la banda ancha" en Lima (Perú) el 18 de mayo de 2011.
Presentation for the workshop "The role of the state in the promotion of the broadband" in Lima (Peru) May 18th 2011.
The telecom industry in India has grown rapidly over the past decade and a half. India now has over 1 billion subscribers and is the second largest telecom market globally. The industry is expected to generate 4 million jobs in the coming years. It comprises mobile/wireless, fixed-line, and internet services. Major players include Vodafone Idea, Airtel, Jio, BSNL and others. The industry faces threats from substitutes but also barriers to entry. It has grown at a CAGR of 7.17% and revenues are expected to further increase due to initiatives like Digital India that aim to improve connectivity nationwide.
Telecommunications is a highly competitive industry that is always looking to the future. History matters little in a market where competitive advantage has everything to do with technology, execution, and presentation. France Telecom is a leader in this industry. Their Orange brand in paving the way into new markets. Learn briefly about how they are doing in relation to their competitors, the industry, and what other telecoms can learn from their Orange brand.
Determinants of Willingness to Pay for Mobile Telecommunications Services in ...Moses Oduh
This document summarizes a study that examined determinants of willingness to pay for mobile telecommunications services in Nigeria. The study used survey data from 5,600 individual consumers to estimate a censored Tobit model of willingness to pay. The results showed that demand for mobile services varies with socioeconomic factors, while access is limited by network coverage, quality of service, interconnectivity, and call tariffs. The study recommends price cap regulation and number portability to improve access and ensure productivity gains are passed to consumers.
Ericsson Mobility Report, November 2015 - Regional report Sub-Saharan AfricaEricsson
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Moldova telecom sector2011
1. Spotlight
Telecommunication sector in Moldova
- A look into the future -
Trends, Drivers, Opportunities
Author: IAMBLA Vitalie
iambla.v@gmail.com
- 2011 -
2. Country Overview
Moldova is situated in South Eastern Europe, north of the Balkans, at the crossroads of commercial routes
that join Western Europe and the CIS countries. It stretches 350 km from North to South and 150 km
from East to West, and has a total area of 33,846 sq.km. (about 12,600 sq.mi.).
Booming remittances, FDI, and banking sector have propelled the local economy over the last decade.
GDP growth is projected to continue its strong pace in the future, supported mainly by the projected
recovery in external demand from the major trading partners Russia and Ukraine, by the expanding
commercial balance with EU, accelerated remittances and by the ongoing liberalization and deregulation
of the economy.
3. Market Overview
The Fixed Telephony segment in Moldova remains to be controlled by the Moldova‘s
incumbent operator, Moldtelecom. Even though the market entered into liberalization
phase in 2004, at the end of 2010 the incumbent still retains about 99% market share.
The Mobile Telephony has been the main driver for the local telecom sector during the
recent years, with a CAGR of 21% over 2005 - 2010 period, increasing its market
share in the sector from 39.7% at the end of 2005 to 56.2% by the end of 2010. The
market is divided between three players: two GSM operators (Orange, with 73%
market share, and Moldcell, with 24.2% market share) and one CDMA operator (Unite,
with about 3% market share).
Concerning the development pace, Internet Access Services and Transmission Data
(IAS) segment has recorded the second highest CAGR over 2005 - 2010 period,
32.7%. This dynamics has allowed to expand the segment's market share to 8.6% by
the end of 2010, from 4.5% in 2005.
In terms of market players, IAS segment is the most populated telecom segment in
Moldova, however it is still dominated by low competition, particularly in rural area.
Broadband technologies have taken supremacy on the Moldova's IAS segment. Large
scale deployed investments over the last 5 years have increased the share of
broadband subscribers from 26% in 2006 to 99.7% in 2010.
Moldtelecom is leading the fixed broadband segment, with 65.7% market share at the
end of Q1 2011. Its supremacy has been supported by steady infrastructure
investments across the country and its still monopoly position over fixed-line telephony
outside Chisinau.
4. Market Overview
ADSL is the most popular desktop broadband access platform, with about 60% market
share, by the end of Q1 2011. This leading position, even though declining, is
supported by the fact that ADSL technology is provided by Moldtelecom.
FTTX/LAN technology platform is currently the fastest developing Internet Access
Solution. Until recently this platform had been deployed only in Chisinau. Still there are
a lot of opportunities for this technology to expand, including outside Chisinau. This
solution is provided by Moldtelecom as well, however the incumbent is less active in
expanding this offer than its competitors, being more focused to exploit with ADSL
offers its monopoly position outside Chisinau.
Wi-Fi is also experiencing visible growth, still its market share is less than 1%. Similar
to FTTX, Wi-Fi technology had been deployed almost entirely in Chisinau. However,
during the last couple of years it is receiving increasing acceptance in other regional
towns as well.
Concerning WiMAX penetration, it is still in the project phase. Leading internet
providers have not yet performed any sustainable actions to develop this technology in
Moldova.
Broadcast and retransmission services generated only 24,2 million USD of revenues in
2010, which stands for 4.8% share of Moldavian telecom market. However, in terms of
revenue growth, this segment recorded the fastest pace over 2005 — 2010 period,
with a CAGR of 37.4%.
5. SWOT
Strengths
Sustainable development during the past years and promising prospects for
future growth
Increasing political support for ICT market development
Fast penetration of mobile and broadband technology platforms
Steady growth of the local outsourcing market
Increasing number of ICT providers with the ability to bundle different services
E-Government and E-Governance initiatives
Future reforms in the sector, as a result of European integration, which are
expected to put greater emphasis on quality services
6. SWOT
Weaknesses
● Inadequate financial resources
● Still monopoly situation in fixed telephony market
● Lack of competition for broadband internet access solutions in rural areas
● Difficult to develop niche products in a small country
● Limited competition on computer hardware and telecom devices retail markets
● Insufficient technical and professional level personnel
● Low computer literacy among people older than 40 years
● Political instability
7. SWOT
Opportunities
● Fast growing demand for broadband and mobile internet access platforms
● Expanding demand for dedicated solutions due to increasing acceptance of
digital technologies
● Growing interest from foreign investors to acquire local players or to start projects
from scratch with focus on outsourcing services
● Sustainable economic growth should accelerate demand for ICT business
solutions (ERP, BI, in-house developed solutions, telecom equipment)
● Increasing prices, internet penetration and demand for convenience should
accelerate the development of online shopping business
● Expanding demand for portable computers, difficult and expensive deployment of
FTTX/LAN platform in rural areas should increase demand for Wi-Fi and mobile
internet access solutions in these regions
● Upcoming large infrastructure projects in the public sector should open many
opportunities for ICT services providers as well as for resellers
8. SWOT
Threats
● High investment costs
● Decrease of average revenue per customer (ARPU)
● Difficult access to commercial debt
● Permanent emigration of Moldova citizens in EU countries and Russia is
expected to accelerate once fears and suspicions of another crisis in these
regions will vanish, as well as when Moldova will get visa-free regime with EU
countries
● In terms of demographic factors, Moldova is expected to experience a negative
natural growth balance over the next decade
9. Market Outlook
The Fixed Telephony segment will remain almost entirely controlled by the local
incumbent operator even though it will raise subscription costs or charges for voice
services.
This segment will continue to decline, being strongly influenced by the fixed-mobile
substitution and internet penetration. Even though the segment will be increasingly
populated, mainly through bundled services, revenues of Moldtelecom's competitors in
this segment will remain marginal.
The ongoing declines in the average per-minute price for voice calls provided by
mobile operators offer limited opportunities for new players to expand their businesses
in Fixed Telephony.
The Mobile Telephony segment will maintain its leading position as telecom's largest
business line. The segment will remain populated only by three players: Orange,
Moldcell, and Moldtelecom's mobile telephony branch – Unite.
Theoretically new operators could access the market by deploying own infrastructure
from scratch or through MVNO approach.
● To develop a profitable business using first option will be highly difficult to achieve, as it
requires large investments. In addition, penetration in Moldavian mobile telephony
market is close to saturation. Eventis, which operated on the market since December
2007 and went into bankruptcy in 2010, is a worth mentioning case.
10. Market Outlook
Concerning MVNO approach, at this stage it is difficult to be deployed by any local
telecom providers. Successful MVNO's are typically well known, well positioned
companies, with a good deal of marketing clout, with extensive financial resources. At
the moment, it is difficult to mention any non-mobile telecom operators in Moldova with
such financial and marketing power.
Future development of the local mobile telecom segment will continue to be hampered
by the migration of local population, which is expected to continue as world economies
are recovering from the recent financial crisis. Estimating the number of Moldovans
abroad is a difficult exercise. According to many sources, estimates range between
500,000 and 1,000,000 people.
At the end of 2010, Orange had about 2 million customers, Moldcell – slightly more
than 1 million customers, and Unite – 131,223 customers. Taking into account the
number of local emigrants, we can assume that the penetration rate in the local mobile
telephony segment overcomes 100%.
By comparison, according to Tariff Consultancy Ltd, by the end of 2010, penetration
rate across eight key European countries had reached 125% in this telecom segment.
Thus, the potential to further expand “mobile” customer base in Moldova is limited.
For the near term, new mobile technologies, like 3G, 4G, LTE or WiMAX are expected
to receive limited adoption, except for 3G. These will be maintained in project phase
for the near future, the profitability of such investments in Moldova will remain
questionable.
11. Market Outlook
The major factors that will restrain the penetration will remain cost issues and limited
demand for expensive high speed broadband services.
Concerning the Internet Access Services segment, in the near future it will be difficult for
newcomers to access the fixed broadband market., particularly in Chisinau. As a result of
substantial investments needed, mostly well established providers with their extensive
infrastructure and customer bases can profitably roll out ADSL and FTTX/LAN
technologies platforms.
Taking into account that penetration of broadband internet is significantly lower in Moldova
comparing to all EU states, 6.3% versus EU27 average of 25.6% at the end of 2010, it is
obvious that there is a huge market potential remained to be capitalized. Most of this
potential is outside Chisinau, thus, the hot topic for the near term will be the penetration in
the regions, particularly in regional towns. At the end of 2010, share of broadband internet
subscribers outside Chisinau accounted for only 48.7%.
This expansion will be achieved mostly with FTTX/LAN and wireless technologies.
However, due to Moldtelecom's monopoly position outside Chisinau, lower computer
proficiency and many low populated rural areas, most ISPs are reluctant to expand their
presence in the regions.
Alongside stand-alone Internet Access offers, current infrastructure allows the
development of bundled services (e.g. Internet Access + Fixed Telephony; Internet Access
+ Television; Internet Access + Fixed Telephony + Television), which are increasingly
demanded by population. Thus, the development of new high speed broadband access
platforms will hardly be deployed profitably in Moldova over the near to medium term.
12. Market Outlook
Because of substantial economies of scale, replication of fibre access lines for high
speed services is not economically viable on any widespread basis.
Current Internet Access Solutions have the capacity to satisfy almost all internet related
issues (e.g. speed, type of connection, access technology) demanded by subscribers.
In addition, taking into account that fixed-mobile substitution trend in Moldova is
accelerating, and the incumbent fixed operator is unable to expand its presence on the
mobile telephony segment (its market share has been hovering below 4% over the last
couple of years), Moldtelecom will increasingly focus on its internet division. This focus
will consequently raise the possibility that the incumbent could once again increase its
market share, reversing the trend towards more competition in the market.
For the near term, the Internet Access Services segment will be propelled by the ADSL
to FTTX/LAN migration, primarily in Chisinau, and by increasing penetration in regional
towns. On the back of these trends, most probably Moldtelecom will continue to lose
market share.
Increasing penetration of FTTX/LAN and radio technologies will be fueled primarily by
cost issues, growing propensity for local networks, greater flexibility provided by new
providers and increasing share of portable computers.
In addition, once the competition on the Internet Access Services market is growing,
users are becoming not only price sensitive, they are increasingly aware of internet
connection issues (e.g. speed, stability) as well.
13. Market Outlook
Thus, in order to prevent migration local internet providers will have to pay increasing
attention to quality parameters, not only to quantitative aspects. From this perspective,
Moldtelecom lags behind its major competitors.
Broadcasting and retransmission services market will be among the most active in
terms of investments and revenue growth. This trend will be supported by the
increasing demand for digital and HD television.
Currently the market is highly fragmented. This situation opens promising opportunities
for future consolidation initiatives between urban and rural based operators.
Other promising business for telecom operators will be satellite TV. This service will be
demanded mainly in the rural area, as population increasingly demands digital, HD
quality TV channels.
14. MDL million Thousands
Source: National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology of Moldova
15. MDL million Thousands
Source: National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology of Moldova
16. MDL million Thousands
Source: National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology of Moldova
17. * Orange entered into this market in December 2008, by acquiring Telemedia Group SA
Source: National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology of Moldova
18. * Orange entered into this market in December 2008, by acquiring Telemedia Group SA
Source: National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology of Moldova
19. *Data as of Q2, 2010. By the end of Q1, 2011 penetration rate increased to 8.2% in Moldova.
Source: Eurostat, ANRCETI