News Analysis

by NSR

Cambridge, Mass. June 1, 2011-A recent agreement to build a submarine cable by 2012 between two Islands, (Vanuatu and Fiji) emphasizes a clear trend: remoteness of a territory is not a barrier for cable connections as long as the market is valuable. Another announcement from the ITU on the sharp decrease of fixed broadband prices (50% between 2008 and 2010) with the 10 countries in the world with the biggest relative change in price all located in Africa illustrates the effect of the many cable projects that were completed recently in Africa, formerly the last satellite IP trunking stronghold.

El Segundo, Calif., May 19, 2011--Consumer expenditures on entertainment media in North America and Europe grew a mighty 69 percent to $234.8 billion in 2010, up from $138.8 billion in 2000, with cable and satellite television retaining its primacy as the leading form of entertainment media during the decade, according to IHS Screen Digest research.

by Arab Advisors Group

Amman, Jordan, May 18, 2011--The Arab Advisors Group released the results of its Cellular Competition Intensity Index 2011. The index ranks Saudi Arabia as the most competitive Arab cellular market. Jordan came in second, followed by Palestine.

Space communications assets will be pivotal in supporting the net-centric capabilities required for tighter integration of EW and CIW, cyber/information warfare

Boston, May 5, 2011--Air, sea, and land electronic warfare (ASLEW) is waged within the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum to both attack and defend against enemy personnel and equipment. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service report, “Space Communications Systems and Electronic Warfare,” predicts that space communications systems will play a strategic role as an electronic warfare force multiplier, as electronic warfare becomes increasingly integrated and net-centric.

Noida, India, May 3, 2011--According to a research report  by RNCOS Nigeria has emerged as the largest telecom market in Africa with continuous investments and reforms in its telecom sector. Mobile is playing a crucial role in the development of the Nigerian telecom market and the telecom players are continuously expanding their subscriber base & penetration rate in the country. Fierce competition among private telecom operators has been bringing about substantial benefits to the subscribers in terms of lower tariffs and enhanced choice. Thus, the number of mobile subscribers in the country is projected to grow at a CAGR over 13% during 2011-2014.

Dublin, Ireland, April 14, 2011--  Nigeria has established itself as the largest telecom market in Africa during the past few years, according to a recent report by Research and Markets entitled "Nigeria Telecom Sector Analysis." The country's telecom sector is undergoing speedy transformation on account of explosive growth and rapid infrastructure developments. Liberalization of the telecom sector along with increased competition among players have brought substantial benefits to the consumers in terms of lower subscription rates and enhanced choice. Moreover, the Nigerian government is making efforts to transform the country's economy into a knowledge-based economy.