Africa Mobile Network Operators, Mvnos Market Research: Ken Research
by Ashish Kumar Market ResearcherMobile
telephony is by far the dominant telecom platform across Africa, accounting for
more than 90% of all telephone lines in the region. As a consequence, mobile
internet also accounts for a similar proportion of all internet connections.
Given the size and range of markets on the continent, market penetration is
varied between countries. By the end of 2016 the highest mobile penetration was
found in countries including Libya (155%), Botswana (176%) and Gabon (190%),
which reflects the popularity of consumers having multiple SIM cards. By
contrast, a number of countries have a penetration rate less than half of this
level.
In many
countries the recorded number of subscribers has fallen since 2015 as
regulators step up efforts to compel mobile network
operators
to enforce provisions by which dormant SIM cards are taken off their books, and
services are ended for non-registered SIM cards. The latter is intended to
address fears that crime and civil disturbances can be facilitated or
orchestrated via mobile phones.
The
introduction of prepaid services was a catalyst for strong mobile subscriber
growth across Africa. By late 2016 the prepaid sector accounted for up to 99%
of the overall subscriber base in many markets. The steady decline in tariffs,
encouraged by competitive pressure, has meant that a greater proportion of the
continent’s estimated population of 1.34 billion can afford a mobile phone, and
so make use of voice and data services which are in many areas cannot be
accessed via fixed-line networks.
Mobile
services are also increasingly contributing to the growth of national
economies, stimulated by productivity and efficiency gained brought about by
the increased take-up of a range of services, as also by tax revenue.
Although
there are a large number of network operators across the continent, as also
smaller niche MVNO players, there are also a small number of pan-regional
network operators. These include Millicom, Orange Group, Vodacom and Bharti
Airtel. Some rationalisation of their operations continues as these players
adjust their strategies to fit in with market positions and expectations. Thus
Orange Group in late 2015 sold its entire 70% stake in Telkom Kenya, having
sold its local Ugandan unit in the previous year, when it became clear that it
was unlikely to gain market share and become at least the number two player. Focusing
on core markets was also the reason Millicom exited Botswana in mid-2016.
Although
ARPU remains relatively low for operators, considering the level of disposable
income in the region, Africa remains a key area for investment among players.
In coming years much investment will be geared towards securing licences and
spectrum as well as to upgrading networks to take better advantage of the
capabilities of LTE infrastructure as LTE coverage expands.
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