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2007 Asia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Publication Date March 2007
Publisher BuddeComm
Product Type Report
Pages 192
ISBN Number not applicable
Product Code BUD00013
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Summary

Afghanistan

Telecommunications has already started to play a big role in helping repair the Afghanistan economy and society. As the political and social rebuilding of the country proceeds following years of war and civil unrest, the country has been busy putting new national telecommunications infrastructure in place. With a properly functioning basic telephone network always a priority, an important step was the creation of the Ministry of Communications (MoC) in early 2002 followed in December 2005 by the establishment of the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA).

The challenge for the country has been to attract and manage foreign investment in the country. There have been some positive signs in the telecom sector in this regard. With two mobile operators already in place, the MoC announced two more mobile licences had been awarded in September 2005. GSM licences were awarded to the Investcom/Alokozai consortium and Watan Mobile. In July 2006, the Investcom/Alokozai consortium launched its Areeba Afghanistan service in four provinces.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the poorest, most densely populated, least developed countries in the world. Its fixed-line teledensity (less than 1%) remains the lowest in South Asia. Apart from its lowly economic status, major impediments to growth have included frequent cyclones and floods and the slow implementation of much-needed economic reforms. The country has a reputation for the inefficiency of its state-owned enterprises. The overall situation in the country's telecom sector has been improved to some extent in recent times by a rapidly expanding mobile market. After a number of years of strong growth, mobile penetration was a little over 14% at end-2006, still well behind most of its regional neighbours.

With almost 99% of homes lacking a telephone and with a four year waiting list for fixed-line services, the country is still struggling with some of the most underdeveloped telecommunications infrastructure in the world. About 80% of the telephone lines are in Bangladesh's four main cities, while 80% of the population lives in some 86,000 rural villages.

The Maldives

The Maldives has built itself one of the most advanced telecommunications systems in the region. With the country's well-developed national network, the capital Mal is particularly well served, as are the tourist resort islands. The critical issue of connectivity to the rest of the world for its relatively small population of 300,000 has been addressed with considerable success; this has been further enhanced by the recent provision of a major submarine cable connection. Incumbent national telco, Dhiraagu, which has been criticised over the years for its high tariff structure, has played an undeniably important role in the successful setting up of the country's telecom infrastructure.

As well as operating the national fixed-line network, the company has also been operating a mobile service as well as an Internet service. Dhiraagu's monopoly was officially set to run out in 2008, but the government was keen to open up the market earlier than that. The licensing of a second ISP in 2002 signalled the government's intention to move ahead of time. Then, in 2004, a second mobile licence was issued. Although the new mobile operator Wataniya Telecom was somewhat slow to launch its service, this finally happened in early 2006 and by September it had 70,000 subscribers - a very significant share of the market.

Pakistan

Pakistan has begun to experience phenomenal growth in its telecom sector, and especially the mobile segment of the market. This has been after many years of relatively low growth and market uncertainty. By any measure, 2006 was an outstanding year for Pakistan's mobile market, in particular. The total number of subscribers reached 48.2 million by year-end, representing a penetration of around 31%. This expansion pattern was certainly continuing into 2007. Two new mobile operators - UAE-based Warid Telecom and Norway's Telenor - have entered the market. Both recorded impressive debuts and their presence has hugely increased competition. Two of the established operators, Ufone and Mobilink, have announced major network investment plans. Mobilink continued to lead the market with over 22 million subscribers, but its market share has declined to 46%. Strong marketing by the operators has been central to Pakistan's mobile growth phenomenon.

In the meantime, fixed-line penetration in the country stood at just over 4% (6.4 million lines) in early 2007, leaving plenty of room for further expansion. The government has indicated that it is continuing to pursue its targeted national teledensity of 7% (around 10 million lines) by 2010. To achieve this target, though, around 1 million additional lines need to be installed every year. Internet penetration remains low in the country, with little apparent interest in the marketplace in broadband access. With competition spreading through the market, however, development is accelerating and it may impact on the Internet segment soon.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has continued in efforts to develop the country, this despite its ongoing political problems, which have refused to go away. A modern progressive telecommunications sector still remains high on the country's list of priorities. The mobile sector in Sri Lanka was growing at an annual rate of more than 50% coming into 2007. With mobile penetration still relatively low (compared with some other Asian markets) at around 27% by end-2006, the strong growth was more than likely to continue.

The country's fixed-line teledensity stood at 6% by end-2005. Low fixed-line penetration levels have been more a result of acute supply constraints rather than a lack of demand for service. There were almost 400,000 subscribers waiting for a basic telephone. The fixed market experienced a major growth surge in 2006, spurred on by the extensive use of Wireless Local Loop (WLL) services to meet demand. By early 2007 fixed line teledensity was approaching a much healthier 10%.

Reform of the market has been central to ensuring growth. Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) progressively losing its monopoly on a range of services has led the way as the market is made more interesting for new players. The market has undoubtedly benefited from the liberalisation of the market and the competition that comes with having four mobile operators battling for market share. This is despite one of these - MTN - having close to 60% market share.

Mobile subscriber growth by country - 2004 - 2007

  • Country 2004 2005 2006 2007*
  • Afghanistan 600,000 1,000,000 1,600,000 2,000,000
  • Bangladesh 3,960,000 10,400,000 22,000,000 35,000,000
  • Maldives 113,000 168,000 280,000 320,000
  • Pakistan 7,900,000 15,500,000 48,200,000 80,000,000
  • Sri Lanka 2,157,000 3,300,000 5,400,000 6,800,000

Note:*projections.

Content

  • 1. Afghanistan
    • 1.1 Key statistics
    • 1.2 Telecommunications market
      • 1.2.1 Overview of Afghanistan's Telecom market
    • 1.3 Regulatory environment
      • 1.3.1 Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA)
    • 1.4 Fixed network operators in Afghanistan
      • 1.4.1 Afghan Wireless Communications Co (AWCC)
      • 1.4.2 Afghan Telecom
      • 1.4.3 Wasel Telecom
      • 1.4.4 Other licences
    • 1.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
      • 1.5.1 Overview
      • 1.5.2 Infrastructure developments
    • 1.6 Internet
      • 1.6.1 Overview
      • 1.6.2 Internet cafes
      • 1.6.3 Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
      • 1.6.4 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
    • 1.7 Mobile communications
      • 1.7.1 Overview of Afghanistan's mobile market
      • 1.7.2 Major mobile operators
      • 1.7.3 New mobile licences
      • 1.7.4 Third Generation (3G)
      • 1.7.5 Mobile voice services
    • 1.8 Broadcasting market
      • 1.8.1 Overview
      • 1.8.2 National broadcaster
      • 1.8.3 Badakhshan TV
      • 1.8.4 Herat TV
      • 1.8.5 Satellite TV
      • 1.8.6 Afghan TV
      • 1.8.7 Cable TV
      • 1.8.8 Radio Free Afghanistan
      • 1.8.9 Voice of Afghanistan
    • 1.9 Forecastsing
      • 1.9.1 General
      • 1.9.2 Scenario foreacsts
  • 2. Bangladesh
    • 2.1 Key statistics
    • 2.2 Telecommunications market
      • 2.2.1 Overview
    • 2.3 Regulatory environment
      • 2.3.1 Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
      • 2.3.2 Telecommunications Law
      • 2.3.3 The National Telecommunications Policy of 1998 (NTP-98)
      • 2.3.4 Telecommunications Act 2001
      • 2.3.5 The Communications Convergence Bill 2001
      • 2.3.6 Privatisation and liberalisation
      • 2.3.7 Tariffs
      • 2.3.8 Regulatory developments
    • 2.4 Fixed network operators in Bangladesh
      • 2.4.1 Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board
      • 2.4.2 Bangladesh Rural Telecommunications Authority (BRTA)
      • 2.4.3 Sheba Telecom
      • 2.4.4 WorldTel
      • 2.4.5 Basundhara Communications Network Limited (BCNL)
      • 2.4.6 Other licensees
    • 2.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
      • 2.5.1 National telecom network
      • 2.5.2 International infrastructure
    • 2.6 Internet market
      • 2.6.1 Overview
      • 2.6.2 MediNet
      • 2.6.3 Village Computer and Internet Program (VCIP)
      • 2.6.4 ISP market
      • 2.6.5 IT development strategy
      • 2.6.6 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
    • 2.7 Broadband market
      • 2.7.1 Broadband services
    • 2.8 Content and e-services
      • 2.8.1 E-commerce
    • 2.9 Mobile communications
      • 2.9.1 Overview of Bangladesh's mobile market
      • 2.9.2 Interconnection issues
      • 2.9.3 Mobile technologies
      • 2.9.4 Major mobile operators
      • 2.9.5 Mobile voice services
      • 2.9.6 Mobile data services
    • 2.10 Broadcasting
      • 2.10.1 Overview
      • 2.10.2 Free to air broadcasting
      • 2.10.3 Cable TV (CATV) and satellite TV
  • 3. Maldives
    • 3.1 Key statistics
    • 3.2 Telecommunications market
      • 3.2.1 Overview of Maldives' telecom market
    • 3.3 Regulatory environment
      • 3.3.1 Regulatory authority
      • 3.3.2 Master Plan for Telecommunications
      • 3.3.3 Liberalisation
      • 3.3.4 Telecommunications Regulation 2003
      • 3.3.5 Tariffs
    • 3.4 Telecommunications infrastructure
      • 3.4.1 National telecom network
      • 3.4.2 International infrastructure
    • 3.5 Fixed network voice services
    • 3.6 Data market
      • 3.6.1 Maldives Government Network
    • 3.7 Internet market
      • 3.7.1 Overview
      • 3.7.2 Competition
    • 3.8 Mobile communications
      • 3.8.1 Overview of Maldives' mobile market
      • 3.8.2 Wataniya Telecom
    • 3.9 Broadcasting
  • 4. Pakistan
    • 4.1 Key statistics
    • 4.2 Telecommunications market
      • 4.2.1 Overview
      • 4.2.2 October 2005 earthquake
    • 4.3 Regulatory environment
      • 4.3.1 Overview
      • 4.3.2 Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT)
      • 4.3.3 Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
      • 4.3.4 Telecom sector liberalisation
      • 4.3.5 National numbering scheme
      • 4.3.6 Number portability (NP)
      • 4.3.7 Universal Service Obligation (USO)
      • 4.3.8 'Grey market' traffic
      • 4.3.9 Security
    • 4.4 Fixed network operators in Pakistan
      • 4.4.1 Major fixed-line players
      • 4.4.2 Fixed network voice services
    • 4.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
      • 4.5.1 National telecom network
      • 4.5.2 International infrastructure
      • 4.5.3 Infrastructure developments
    • 4.6 Internet market
      • 4.6.1 Overview
      • 4.6.2 ISP market
    • 4.7 Broadband market
      • 4.7.1 Cable modems
      • 4.7.2 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
      • 4.7.3 Wireless broadband
      • 4.7.4 Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
      • 4.7.5 Internet via satellite
    • 4.8 E-services
      • 4.8.1 E-commerce
      • 4.8.2 E-government
    • 4.9 Mobile communications
      • 4.9.1 Overview of Pakistan's mobile market
      • 4.9.2 Competitive market
      • 4.9.3 Single access number
      • 4.9.4 Calling Party Pays (CPP)
      • 4.9.5 Licensing in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
      • 4.9.6 Major mobile operators
      • 4.9.7 Mobile voice services
      • 4.9.8 Mobile data services
    • 4.10 Broadcasting
      • 4.10.1 Market overview
      • 4.10.2 Regulatory issues
      • 4.10.3 Free-to-air broadcasting
      • 4.10.4 Pay TV
      • 4.10.5 Cable TV (CATV)
      • 4.10.6 Internet Protocol TV (IPTV)
    • 4.11 Forecastsing
      • 4.11.1 Overview
      • 4.11.2 Notes on scenario forecasts
      • 4.11.3 Scenario forecasts
  • 5. Sri Lanka
    • 5.1 Key statistics
    • 5.2 Telecommunications market
      • 5.2.1 Overview of Sri Lanka's telecom market
      • 5.2.2 Tsunami disaster
    • 5.3 Regulatory environment
      • 5.3.1 Licences
      • 5.3.2 Deregulation
      • 5.3.3 Privatisation
      • 5.3.4 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC)
      • 5.3.5 The National Policy on Telecommunications 1998
      • 5.3.6 National Telecommunications Policy - 2001 - 2005
      • 5.3.7 Calling Party Pays (CPP)
    • 5.4 Fixed network operators in Sri Lanka
      • 5.4.1 Overview of operators
      • 5.4.2 Sri Lanka Telecom
      • 5.4.3 Suntel
      • 5.4.4 Lanka Bell
      • 5.4.5 Lanka Internet & Tritel services
    • 5.5 Telecommunications infrastructure
      • 5.5.1 National telecom network
      • 5.5.2 International infrastructure
      • 5.5.3 Telecom City Project
    • 5.6 Internet market
      • 5.6.1 Overview
      • 5.6.2 Internet exchange
      • 5.6.3 Public Internet access
      • 5.6.4 Data centres
      • 5.6.5 ISP market
      • 5.6.6 E-commerce
    • 5.7 Broadband market
      • 5.7.1 Overview
      • 5.7.2 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
      • 5.7.3 Wireless broadband
    • 5.8 Mobile communications
      • 5.8.1 Overview of Sri Lanka's mobile market
      • 5.8.2 Major mobile operators
      • 5.8.3 Third Generation (3G) mobile
      • 5.8.4 Satellite mobile
    • 5.9 Broadcasting
      • 5.9.1 Market overview
      • 5.9.2 Regulatory environment
      • 5.9.3 Free-to-Air (FTA) TV
      • 5.9.4 Cable and pay TV
  • 6. Glossary Of Abbreviations
  • List Of Exhibits
    • Exhibit 1 - Internet Service Provider licences - 2004 - 2005
    • Exhibit 2 - Mobile operators in Bangladesh - 2006
    • Exhibit 3 - Long Distance International (LDI) licensees - February 2007
    • Exhibit 4 - Local Loop (LL) licensees - February 2007
    • Exhibit 5 - PTCL subsidiary companies
    • Exhibit 6 - Joint ventures and affiliated companies
    • Exhibit 7 - Telecommunications system operator licensees
    • Exhibit 8 - External Gateway Operator (EGO) licences
  • List Of Tables
    • Table 1 - Afghanistan country statistics - 2006
    • Table 2 - Telecom revenue and investment statistics - 2005
    • Table 3 - Telephone network statistics - 2006
    • Table 4 - Internet statistics - 2006
    • Table 5 - Mobile statistics - 2006
    • Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 7 - Fixed-line subscriber growth and teledensity - 1994 - 2006
    • Table 8 - Fixed lines installed - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 9 - Internet users - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 10 - Internet subscribers - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 11 - Mobile subscribers and annual change - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 12 - Key broadcasting statistics - 2006
    • Table 13 - Forecast fixed line growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 14 - Forecast fixed line growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 15 - Forecast mobile subscriber growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 16 - Forecast mobile subscriber growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 17 - Forecast Internet subscriber growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 18 - Forecast Internet subscriber growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 19 - Bangladesh country statistics - 2006
    • Table 20 - Telecom revenue and investment statistics - 2005
    • Table 21 - Telephone network statistics - 2006
    • Table 22 - Internet user statistics - 2006
    • Table 23 - Mobile statistics - 2006
    • Table 24 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 25 - Fixed telephone line targets and teledensity - 2010; 2025
    • Table 26 - Fixed-line growth and teledensity - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 27 - Internet users and No. of ISPs - 1996 - 2006
    • Table 28 - Internet subscribers - 1997 - 2006
    • Table 29 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual change - September 2006
    • Table 30 - Mobile subscriber growth - 1996 - 2006
    • Table 31 - Market share by operator - September 2006
    • Table 32 - Pacific Bangladesh (PBTL) subscribers - 1999 - 2006
    • Table 33 - GrameenPhone subscribers - 1998 - 2006
    • Table 34 - Banglalink subscribers - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 35 - Teletalk (BTTB) subscribers - 2005 - 2006
    • Table 36 - Key broadcasting statistics - 2006
    • Table 37 - Cable TV subscribers - 2002 - 2006
    • Table 38 - Maldives country statistics - 2006
    • Table 39 - Telephone network statistics - October 2006
    • Table 40 - Internet user statistics - 2006
    • Table 41 - Broadband statistics - 2006
    • Table 42 - Mobile statistics - September 2006
    • Table 43 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 44 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 45 - Fixed-line subscribers - 2005
    • Table 46 - Internet users - 1996 - 2006
    • Table 47 - Internet subscribers - 1998 - 2006
    • Table 48 - Internet subscribers by access type - 2005
    • Table 49 - Mobile subscribers - 1998 - 2006
    • Table 50 - Postpaid and prepaid subscribers - 2006
    • Table 51 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual change - September 2006
    • Table 52 - Key broadcasting statistics - 2006
    • Table 53 - Pakistan country statistics - 2006
    • Table 54 - Telecom revenue and investment statistics - 2005
    • Table 55 - Telephone network statistics - 2006
    • Table 56 - Internet user statistics - 2006
    • Table 57 - Mobile statistics - September 2006
    • Table 58 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 59 - 'Fixed-Line' licences issued by PTA - 2006
    • Table 60 - Growth in Public Call Offices (PCOs) - 1999 - 2005
    • Table 61 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1991 - 2006
    • Table 62 - WLL operator market share - October 2006
    • Table 63 - Internet users - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 64 - Internet subscribers - 1997; 2000 - 2006
    • Table 65 - DSL subscribers - 2005 - 2006
    • Table 66 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2006
    • Table 67 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 68 - Mobile operator market share - 2001; 2006
    • Table 69 - Mobile services revenue - 1998 - 2006
    • Table 70 - Key broadcasting statistics - 2006
    • Table 71 - Cable TV licence categories
    • Table 72 - Forecast fixed-line growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 73 - Forecast fixed-line growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 74 - Forecast mobile subscriber growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 75 - Forecast mobile subscriber growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 76 - Forecast Internet subscriber growth - lower market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 77 - Forecast Internet subscriber growth - upper market scenario - 2005; 2010; 2015
    • Table 78 - Sri Lanka country statistics - 2006
    • Table 79 - Telephone network statistics - 2006
    • Table 80 - Internet user statistics - 2006
    • Table 81 - Mobile statistics - September 2006
    • Table 82 - National telecommunications authorities
    • Table 83 - National network status statistics - 2006
    • Table 84 - Telecom operator licences by category - 2006
    • Table 85 - SLT subscribers - 1999 - 2006
    • Table 86 - Suntel subscribers - 1999 - 2006
    • Table 87 - Lanka Bell subscribers - 1999 - 2006
    • Table 88 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 89 - WLL subscribers - 1996 - 2006
    • Table 90 - Internet users - 1996 - 2006
    • Table 91 - Internet subscribers - 1994 - 2006
    • Table 92 - Mobile subscribers - 1995 - 2006
    • Table 93 - Mobile subscribers by operator and annual growth - September 2006
    • Table 94 - Mobile operator market shares - September 2006
    • Table 95 - Key broadcasting statistics - 2005

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