East African Mobile Communications Market 

• Publication date: May 2012
• Report size: 114 pages

With a large population and relatively low penetration rate, East Africa's mobile communications market is estimated to witness strong growth due to the increasing demand for mobile communications that is used as a substitute for low-quality fixed line networks. Total number of subscribers is expected to grow considerably between 2010 and 2017, representing a strong compound annual growth. Launching of undersea cables is likely to reduce the cost...

With a large population and relatively low penetration rate, East Africa's mobile communications market is estimated to witness strong growth due to the increasing demand for mobile communications that is used as a substitute for low-quality fixed line networks. Total number of subscribers is expected to grow considerably between 2010 and 2017, representing a strong compound annual growth. Launching of undersea cables is likely to reduce the cost of telecommunications in the region over the next seven years, which drives the market demand, especially for mobile Internet access.

Telecommunication Services Industry in Africa

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 4
Market Overview 10
Total Mobile Communications Market -
External Challenges: Drivers and Restraints 25
Forecast and Trends 34
Market Share and Competitive Analysis 45
Kenya Breakdown 52
Uganda Breakdown 69
Tanzania Breakdown 87
Strategic Recommendations 103
The Last Word (Conclusions and Implications) 110
Appendix 113

Telecommunication Services in Africa

Africa Sub-saharan Africa Mobile Subscribers, `000, % Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2016
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI

• Industries : Telecommunication Services
• Countries : Africa

Middle East North Africa Mobile Subscribers, `000, % Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2016
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI

• Industries : Telecommunication Services
• Countries : Africa

Africa East And Central Africa Mobile Subscribers, `000, % Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2016
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI

• Industries : Telecommunication Services
• Countries : Africa

Africa Comesa Mobile Subscribers, `000, % Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2016
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI

• Industries : Telecommunication Services
• Countries : Africa

Africa Cfa Franc Zone (east) Mobile Subscribers, `000, % Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2006 To 2016
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI

• Industries : Telecommunication Services
• Countries : Africa