The introduction of MVNOs and operators’ use of WiMAX technology will complicate the dynamics of the telecoms industry in the MENA region. Both trends will lead to the introduction of many new operations, but the region’s largest players will continue to focus on expanding their market presence across the region.
The strong economic climate will lead to increasing affordability of services across the region. Coupled with increasing competition, this will enable continued strong growth in adoption of mobile services in less-wealthy countries. In more-wealthy markets, mobile penetration is slowing and broadband markets will become the focus. DSL and wireless technologies, including WiMAX and HSPA, will compete to dominate the broadband markets.
MENA telecoms market: strategies and opportunities 2008–2013 examines the key issues affecting the fixed, mobile and broadband markets in the Middle East and North Africa, including ongoing market liberalisation, the impact of WiMAX, prospects for MVNOs and the strategies of pan-regional operators. The report provides case studies, market data and forecasts for four of the region's largest markets: Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as for the region as a whole.
MENA telecoms market: strategies and opportunities 2008–2013 answers your key questions:
- Who are the key players in the region and what are their strategies?
- What are the most interesting forthcoming opportunities in the region?
- Which countries are preparing to allow MVNO market entry and what factors will affect their success?
- What are the prospects for the fast-growing broadband market?
- Can MNOs facing slowing growth improve performance without looking to foreign expansion?