Technology and Telecom

China – telecoms, mobile and broadband

China’s massive telecoms and digital market steams aheadChina’s telecom market is the largest in the world in many respects but is served by only three operators; China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile. All three are integrated providers of telecom services although China Mobile is the largest in the crucial mobile market. China’s fixed-line market… Read More »

Bhutan – telecoms, mobile and broadband

Bhutan sees 100% mobile broadband growth in boom 12 monthsIn the last decade Bhutan has moved from having virtually no mobile phones (5% penetration) to claiming around 85% mobile penetration. Over this period the annual growth in mobile subscribers has reached in excess of 100% at times. Most significantly the mobile networks have provided a… Read More »

Kyrgyzstan – telecoms, mobile and internet

Kyrgyzstan continues to see strong growth in the mobile marketThe telecommunications sector in Kyrgyzstan has been generally characterised by an open market that welcomes both foreign and domestic investors. This has been effectively done in accordance with the requirements set down by the WTO. Despite the market being ‘fully competitive’ there remained more to be… Read More »

Kazakhstan – telecoms, mobile and broadband

In Kazakhstan the mobile market reaches saturation pointAlthough there had been a ‘correction’ in the number of mobile subscribers in Kazakhstan in 2013, the overall picture of the telecom market remains one of positive developments. Penetration rates have actually declined in the past year or two due to market consolidation. Market penetration was around 158%… Read More »

Brunei darussalam – telecoms, mobile and broadband

Brunei’s B-Mobile re-emerges as Progresif CellularThis report looks at the telecommunications market in Brunei Darussalam. A small wealthy nation in South East Asia, Brunei made early moves to ensure that it was delivering up to date telecommunications services to its population. The target of 100% digitalisation was achieved back in 1995. Telecommunications infrastructure and services… Read More »

Global digital economy – e-health, e-education and e-government trends

Countries around the world improving e-services through digital technologiesThe key benefits of the digital economy include eliminating unnecessary costs, creating greater efficiencies and increasing productivity. These benefits are of particular importance when considering the healthcare, education and government services sectors. The healthcare industry is under increasing pressure from growing and ageing populations which still require… Read More »

Africa – mobile broadband – statistics and analyses

Mobile investments in networks encouraging shift from 3G to LTE among consumers Africa continues to see strong growth in mobile broadband industry use and data traffic, the result of several factors which are providing a beneficial environment for investment and customer take-up of services. Overall forecasts suggest that mobile internet traffic across the region will… Read More »

Kosovo – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media – Statistics And Analyses

Regulator prepares to issue additional spectrum for mobile broadband Kosovo has benefited from financial and regulatory assistance as part of the EU pre-accession process, The EU remains Kosovo’s main trading partner and its main source of foreign direct investment. The economy is significantly driven by trade with Germany and Switzerland, where most expatriates live and… Read More »

INDIA MOBILE TV MARKET AND PAY TV MARKET FUTURE OUTLOOK

Mobile TV is television viewed on the mobile/handheld devices of the people. It is simply watching Pay TV channels and facilities of Pay TV on mobile phones instead of box television, LCD, LED television sets. These Pay TV facilities can be obtained through various channels like satellite service, digital terrestrial or the internet services. It… Read More »