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IDC Predictions 2006: Middle East and Africa Fixed and Mobile Communications ServicesProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: IDC Published: January 2006 Product Code: R104-24990 Description
This IDC insight provides the top 10 predictions for fixed and mobile telecommunications services market in the Middle East and Africa region for 2006, together with a quick review of the general trends witnessed last year. Drawing from the latest IDC research and the insights of IDC's regional telecommunications services analysts, IDC takes a high-level look at trends, vendor and service provider strategies, as well as emerging technologies that will have a major impact on the industry and its players in 2006. Table of Contents
Table of ContentsIDC Opinion In This Insight Situation Overview The Mobile Services Marketplace Launch of Newly Licensed Operators in the Region Launch of EDGE and 3G/WCDMA in Several Countries with Low Uptake Mobile Operators Move into the WiFi Hotspot Space Mobile Operators Experimenting with Enterprise Mobility Solutions Figure: Enterprise Mobility Value Chain Remarkable Growth in Demand for Network Equipment Migration to Fixed-Line NGN Increased Visibility and Traction of Chinese Vendors Boom in Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions The Fixed-Line Services Marketplace Liberalization of Fixed-Line Markets State-Owned Incumbents Privatized International Expansion of MENA Operators Advances in Regulations Encouraging Fixed-line Competition Incumbents Added WiFi Hotspots to Service Portfolio Broadband Became an Investment Focus Operators Deployed MPLS Networks Investments Made in Carrier-Grade Internet Data Centers Governments Developed Initiatives for Broadband-Connected Schools Operators Trialed Multiplay Bundles and IPTV Incumbents Launched Innovative PSTN Packages to Counter Negative PSTN Revenue Trend Investments Made in "Fighting Skype" New Submarine Cables Launched, Improving International Bandwidth Capacity CDMA Dominated New Wireless Local Loop Deployments Enterprise IP Telephony Gains Traction Future Outlook What Will Happen Liberalization Drive Will Bring About New Players in the Fixed and Mobile Infrastructure and Services Markets Key Operators Look to Invest Beyond MENA Region Privatization, IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Financing New License Acquisitions Will Boost Telecoms Finance Deals Broadband Reaches Critical Mass in More Advanced MEA Markets Commercial Deployment of Multiplay Bundled Services by Key Operators Heralds the Beginning of Telco/Media Partnerships and Migration to All-IP Networks WiMAX Emerges in Access and Backhaul Networks Carriers Develop Their Wholesale Services Offerings in the Region Wireless Enterprise Gains Momentum Incumbent Operators Focus on Carrier-Managed IP Services to Leverage their Investments in iDCs Threat of Competition as a Result of Fixed-Line Liberalization Will Spur Slow-Moving Incumbent Operators to Put Their House in Order Learn More Related Research |
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