In 2007, more than 430 million sub-Saharan Africans (60 per cent of the population) were covered by mobile networks. With around 162 million connections, this implies a penetration rate of 37 per cent.
Taxation and mobile services in Africa
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 2 July/August 2008
Taxation structures and levels vary considerably across sub-Saharan Africa. Below are some benchmarks of countries that levy taxes on network equipment, handsets and airtime
Taxation and mobile services in Africa
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 2 July/August 2008
According to the GSM Association, the mobile sector in sub-Saharan Africa is in the second phase of private sector investment which began in 2005 and was characterised by international investment. The first phase of investment was characterised by entrepreneurial endeavours where the private sector and multilateral agencies backed companies to cash flow positive positions.
Pay with the wave of a mobile phone
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 2 July/August 2008
Etisalat and Emirates NBD bank are piloting the first joint mobile near field communication (NFC) payments project in the MENA region, which will enable UAE customers to make payments by waving their mobile phones at the point of sale.
Number portability projects starts in Bahrain
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 2 July/August 2008
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has appointed consultants to its number portability project, who will advise the industry working group comprised of local mobile and fixed-line operators and key stakeholders.
